Announcement of New Representative Director and President
Java Corporation announces the appointment of a new President, effective April 1, 2026.
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Java Corporation (Kobe City, Chuo-ku / Representative Director and President: Yukimasa Asami), a comprehensive women's apparel manufacturer, announced that Shintaro Terano, currently Vice President and Director, will assume the position of Representative Director and President on April 1, 2026. Yukimasa Asami, the current Representative Director and President, will assume the position of Representative Director and Chairman on the same date.
Since its founding in Kobe in 1964, Java Corporation has been providing rich and new service value to customers' lifestyles through fashion, with "LOVE = Trust" as its basic philosophy, clarifying the individuality, appeal, and role of each brand.
Furthermore, based on the idea that "fashion reflects and reacts to the times," the company has consistently built brands that are loved by many customers since its establishment with a consistent corporate philosophy.
Under new leadership, the company will pursue further growth and continuous improvement of corporate value through manufacturing with new values and inspiration, looking towards the next era.
About Java Corporation
Java Corporation, a comprehensive women's apparel manufacturer with 62 years of history, operates an integrated business from planning, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, to e-commerce sales of women's clothing and related products. Through sales channels primarily in department stores, the company offers high-quality and sophisticated products for adult women, developing multiple brands including "Lautreamont" and "Viaggio Blu."
In 2021, it was selected as one of the "Top 100 Companies Representing Hyogo.".
URL : https://java-corporation.co.jp/
Brands handled: Lautreamont / Droite Lautreamont / La.f / Maison de Beige / Viaggio Blu
Queens Court / Ketty / Vicky
FAQ
Who is the new Representative Director and President?
Mr. Shintaro Terano, currently Vice President and Director.
When will the new President assume office?
Effective April 1, 2026.
What will happen to the current Representative Director and President, Yukimasa Asami?
He will assume the position of Representative Director and Chairman on the same date.
When was Java Corporation founded?
In 1964.
What is Java Corporation's main business?
Planning, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce sales of women's clothing and related products.