Hands Aeon Mall Higashiura Store to Open on June 2

Hands Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoru Sakurai) is pleased to announce the opening of 'Hands Aeon Mall Higashiura' on June 2 at Aeon Mall Higashiura, one of the largest shopping centers in the Mikawa and Chita Peninsula area.

Hands operates under the brand message 'Let's create with our hands. Let's get excited with our hands,' helping customers 'create their lifestyle.' With the opening of the Aeon Mall Higashiura store, the total number of stores will reach 99 both domestically and internationally. We will continue to strive to be a store that is loved by local customers and one they want to visit, delivering creativity and excitement through our products, customer service, and support.

Store Overview Store Name: Hands Aeon Mall Higashiura Location: 1F, 13-2 Asahi, Ogawa, Higashiura-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture Access: Immediately after getting off at Ogawa Station on the JR Taketoyo Line Opening Date: June 2, 2026 Store Area: Approx. 1,235 square meters *Further details regarding the store will be announced at a later date.

<Overview of Hands Inc.> Representative: Chairman Masayuki Koka, President and CEO Satoru Sakurai Established: August 1976 Headquarters: Shinjuku Eastside Square, 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Capital: 100 million yen Business Description: Comprehensive specialty retail of products, tools, materials, and parts related to housing, living, and DIY. Number of Employees: 1,668 (as of March 1, 2026) Number of Stores: 98 total (as of March 18, 2026) - Hands: 69 stores (including 11 FC, 12 overseas) - Hands be: 20 stores (including 3 FC) - Plugs Market: 9 stores (FC) Official Website: https://info.hands.net/company/ (Corporate site), https://hands.net/ (Online store)