Details Finalized for Osaka Headquarters Relocation, First in 90 Years

Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City / President: Hidekuni Kuroda) is pleased to announce that the name of its new Osaka headquarters, which will relocate on May 1, 2026, has been decided as **"KOKUYO HQ."** The facility is scheduled to begin operations as a "Live Office" in June 2026.

In its long-term vision formulated in 2021, Kokuyo redefined its role in society as a "WORK & LIFE STYLE Company," promoting the expansion of its business domains beyond stationery and furniture. Subsequently, in the 4th Medium-Term Management Plan announced in 2024, the company has aimed to strengthen the delivery of experiential value and enhance both business and corporate value.

In October 2025, coinciding with its 120th anniversary, Kokuyo established its first corporate message: **"Curiosity into Life."** The company views curiosity not as a force for competition, but as a driving force for mutual respect and the engine to realize the "Autonomous Co-creative Society" envisioned in its "Long-term Vision CCC2030."

Based on this philosophy, Kokuyo will relocate its headquarters from the current Higashinari-ku, Osaka, to the 14th floor of **Grand Green Osaka** in Kita-ku, Osaka, on May 1, 2026. This move aims to realize a new office environment that fosters autonomous and collaborative connections between people and companies. By consolidating corporate functions and business departments—previously split between the Higashinari-ku headquarters and the Umeda office—onto a single floor, the company seeks to strengthen corporate capabilities and generate new interactions with other businesses in the Umeda area. Through these efforts, Kokuyo aims to create value that further stimulates curiosity in society.

The name of the new headquarters, **"KOKUYO HQ,"** stands for "KOKUYO Headquarters." It represents the company's determination to position its birthplace, Osaka, as the global center of its corporate activities.

1．About the Osaka Headquarters "KOKUYO HQ"

The spatial design concept for KOKUYO HQ is **"Promenade of Discovery."** Developed through extensive dialogue between Kokuyo and the U.S.-based architectural design firm **"Studio O+A,"** this concept aims to create an office where employees and visitors can encounter new discoveries through the acts of walking, seeing, touching, and thinking. The layout is designed as a continuous sequence of different experiences—including vibrant areas, quiet spaces for contemplation, and zones that connect with nature—all centered around a main axis.

Furthermore, the new headquarters will serve as a **"Live Office"** to pass down Kokuyo’s philosophy and culture to future generations. It is designed not only as a workplace but as a site for learning and experimentation, embracing various workstyles that reflect Kokuyo’s needs and aspirations. By actively incorporating natural light, greenery, and tactile materials, the environment is built to enhance both creativity and well-being.

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