forest Inc. Obtains ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
forest Inc., a company specializing in the M&A and growth support of Japanese manufacturing brands, has officially obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to maintaining high-level information security for its e-commerce operations and retail tech solutions. The certification serves as an objective validation of their robust management systems in protecting sensitive data.
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Press Release
April 1, 2026
forest Inc.
forest Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shingo Yuhara; hereinafter "forest"), which acquires Japanese manufacturing brands through M&A and works to realize their further growth, obtained certification for the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), "ISO/IEC 27001:2022," on March 19, 2026.
■ Background and Purpose of ISMS Certification
Under the mission of "Nurturing Japanese craftsmanship and coloring the world," forest has carried out business succession and growth support for over 20 companies to date. In our e-commerce-focused brand operations, we recognize that the appropriate management of information assets—such as customer personal information, confidential information of acquired companies, and proprietary marketing data—is the most critical issue forming the foundation of our business. Furthermore, the retail tech solutions provided by Tsuzucle also require an extremely high level of security, as they handle vast amounts of purchasing data, inventory data, and consumer trends for client companies. In response to the increasing sophistication of recent cyberattacks, we have built an information security system across the entire group, and as a result, our rigorous management system based on international standards has been objectively verified. Moving forward, we will strive to maintain a safer and more reliable platform, creating an environment where the brands we acquire and our business partners can entrust their operations to us with peace of mind.
■ Overview of Certification Registration
- Registered Organization: forest Inc.
- Certification Standard: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023
- Registration Number: 16344
- Certification Date: March 19, 2026
- Accreditation Body: UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)
■ Comment from Shingo Yuhara, Representative Director of forest
"For our company to acquire many brands and expand them globally, information security is synonymous with 'trust.' Particularly in the retail tech sector handled by Tsuzucle, while the utilization of technology is advancing, the responsibility for data protection is also becoming heavier. Taking this ISMS certification as an opportunity, we aim to be a company that continues to be chosen by all stakeholders as a 'responsible platform' that supports Japanese manufacturing."
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■ Overview of forest Inc.
Mission: Nurturing Japanese craftsmanship and coloring the world
Company Name: forest Inc.
Address: Theatre Jinnan Office Building, 1-4-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shingo Yuhara
Business Description: M&A, business succession, and growth support for e-commerce brands
URL: https://www.forest-inc.jp/
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
forest Inc. Public Relations Department E-mail: pr@forest-inc.jp
Press Release
April 1, 2026
forest Inc.
forest Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shingo Yuhara; hereinafter "forest"), which acquires Japanese manufacturing brands through M&A and works to realize their further growth, obtained certification for the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), "ISO/IEC 27001:2022," on March 19, 2026.
■ Background and Purpose of ISMS Certification
Under the mission of "Nurturing Japanese craftsmanship and coloring the world," forest has carried out business succession and growth support for over 20 companies to date. In our e-commerce-focused brand operations, we recognize that the appropriate management of information assets—such as customer personal information, confidential information of acquired companies, and proprietary marketing data—is the most critical issue forming the foundation of our business. Furthermore, the retail tech solutions provided by Tsuzucle also require an extremely high level of security, as they handle vast amounts of purchasing data, inventory data, and consumer trends for client companies. In response to the increasing sophistication of recent cyberattacks, we have built an information security system across the entire group, and as a result, our rigorous management system based on international standards has been objectively verified. Moving forward, we will strive to maintain a safer and more reliable platform, creating an environment where the brands we acquire and our business partners can entrust their operations to us with peace of mind.
■ Overview of Certification Registration
- Registered Organization: forest Inc.
- Certification Standard: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023
- Registration Number: 16344
- Certification Date: March 19, 2026
- Accreditation Body: UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)
■ Comment from Shingo Yuhara, Representative Director of forest
"For our company to acquire many brands and expand them globally, information security is synonymous with 'trust.' Particularly in the retail tech sector handled by Tsuzucle, while the utilization of technology is advancing, the responsibility for data protection is also becoming heavier. Taking this ISMS certification as an opportunity, we aim to be a company that continues to be chosen by all stakeholders as a 'responsible platform' that supports Japanese manufacturing."
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■ Overview of forest Inc.
Mission: Nurturing Japanese craftsmanship and coloring the world
Company Name: forest Inc.
Address: Theatre Jinnan Office Building, 1-4-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shingo Yuhara
Business Description: M&A, business succession, and growth support for e-commerce brands
URL: https://www.forest-inc.jp/
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
forest Inc. Public Relations Department E-mail: pr@forest-inc.jp