[Contributing to Resource Circulation and Regional Revitalization Through Reuse] Happo Town, Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture and BOOKOFF Sign Partnership Agreement for a Circular Society

BOOKOFF Corporation (hereinafter "BOOKOFF"), a subsidiary of BOOKOFF Group Holdings (Headquarters: Sagamihara, Kanagawa; President: Yasutaka Horiuchi) that operates "BOOKOFF" reuse shops, signed a "Partnership Agreement on Regional Revitalization and Promotion of a Circular Society" with Happo Town, Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture (Mayor: Mitsuya Horiuchi) on March 23, 2026. The agreement aims to promote regional revitalization and a resource-circulating society by leveraging the company's reuse and recycling business model. Through initiatives such as book donations and the 'School BOOKOFF' SDGs and career education program, the partnership will provide reading opportunities and educational support for local children. Additionally, by installing collection boxes for unwanted items at the Happo Town Hall and other facilities, the parties aim to reduce waste and contribute to the sustainable development of the local community.

■ Background of the Agreement

Happo Town faces challenges such as a declining birthrate, an aging population, and the contraction of the local community. BOOKOFF, which upholds the philosophy of "contributing to society through business activities," believed it could provide continuous cooperation to address these local issues by utilizing its reuse business expertise and physical store locations, leading to the conclusion of this partnership agreement.

BOOKOFF believes that increasing opportunities and options for active reuse creates a larger cycle. The company is engaged in initiatives such as donating books to create reading opportunities for children and teach the importance of reuse, developing home-pickup donation services where appraisal values contribute to society, and conducting educational activities to help people learn about and act for a circular society. Aiming to realize a "society without waste," BOOKOFF will contribute as a private enterprise to the local issues faced by Happo Town by utilizing its reuse business to help build a circular society together with the community.

■ Agreement Items

1. Promotion of regional revitalization and a circular society through reuse

2. Regional revitalization through books

3. Educational support

4. Support for children's reading activities

5. Other matters related to improving services for town residents and revitalizing the local community

■ Main Initiatives Based on the Agreement

(1) Donation of Books

To create reading opportunities for children in Happo Town, we will donate approximately 100 used books per facility to local children's facilities and nursery schools. By donating books that did not sell at BOOKOFF stores after a certain period or items that had no appraisal value but were accepted with customer consent, we contribute to reducing book waste. Furthermore, by donating reused books, we aim to help children recognize the importance of extending the lifespan of goods and encourage them to think about a circular society in their daily lives.

(2) Implementation of the SDGs & Career Education Program "School BOOKOFF"

As elementary schools incorporate learning about a "sustainable society" into home economics and integrated studies, we will provide practical classes to children in Happo Town to offer educational opportunities regarding reuse and a circular society. At local schools, BOOKOFF...