Open House Group Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ryosuke Fukuoka; hereinafter "the Company") and its group company Open House Nagoya Branch have collaborated with Sugimoto Shokunin Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Masami Sugimoto; hereinafter "Sugimoto") to host a joint cooking class titled 'Father's Day Special: Building Burgers with Love – A Class to Support Hardworking Dads' on Sunday, June 14, ahead of the upcoming Father's Day.

The event was held at Sugimoto's flagship store in Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya—a specialty meat shop renowned for its heritage and authentic flavors—combining Sugimoto's long-standing reputation for quality meat and the Company's vision of 'innovative living and enjoying home life.' The goal was to express gratitude to fathers who work hard every day and to help them build stamina to get through the rainy season and the summer months ahead.

Building a 'Custom Triple-Decker Burger'—with premium Japanese Black Wagyu beef—for Dad!

Selected families who entered via the Sugimoto app participated in the class held at the Kitchen Studio, located at the back of the first floor of the Sugimoto flagship store in Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya. The cooking class was led by Ayaka Noda, a well-known culinary researcher active in media. The highlight dish was a 'Burger Built with Love,' inspired by Open House Group's signature multi-level homes, featuring luxurious layers of ingredients stacked high. Children took the lead in cooking, expressing their gratitude to their dads by making patties by hand using Sugimoto's premium Japanese Black Wagyu, grilling them to juicy perfection, and carefully stacking their favorite toppings—such as fried eggs—high and high with balanced precision.

While watching their children handle knives and open flames—scenes rarely seen at home—fathers looked on with mild concern. But their expressions instantly changed upon seeing the massive, fully loaded 'Our Family's Original Burger.' Greeting their kids' heartfelt "Dad, thank you for everything!" with hearty bites, the fathers beamed with joy—an unforgettable and touching moment that defined the event.

A Surprise Take-Home Gift: An 'Ultimate Steak Dinner' for Father's Day Night

At the end of the event, both organizing companies surprised the participating families with a special gift. To encourage families to enjoy a warm, meat-centered moment together at home on Father's Day, they presented each family with 'Sugimoto Premium Sirloin Steak'—a small token with a big message: "We hope you'll share the finest meat and precious family time at home this Father's Day." The gift was met with loud cheers not only from the fathers but also from the children, bringing the event to a joyful close.

Open House Group and Sugimoto will continue to offer innovative initiatives that support rich daily lives and warm family communication through the integration of 'food' and 'living.'

About the 'Building Burgers with Love' Cooking Class Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11:00–13:00 Venue: Kitchen Studio (rear of 1st floor), Sugimoto Flagship Store, Sakae 3-1-35 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-0008

Instructor: Ayaka Noda (Culinary Researcher)

About Sugimoto Shokunin Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Established in 1900 (Meiji 33), Sugimoto—a long-standing Nagoya-based meat specialist—celebrated its 125th anniversary last year. The company operates an integrated system covering 'production, processing, wholesale, retail, and food service.' It sources safe, traceable meat—including Matsusaka, Hida, and Mikawa beef—from trusted producers across Japan, enabling rapid response to customer demands in both quality and quantity. "Delivering safe meat and contributing to a rich food culture," and "bringing happiness and感动 through meat"—these are the core values of Sugimoto. Beyond fresh cuts, the company produces processed goods such as ham, sausages, roast beef, miso-marinated meats, shigure-ni, and char siu, as well as prepared foods like curry, stew, salads, and croquettes, sold in department stores and restaurants.

Website URL: https://www.oniku-sugimoto.com/

Company Overview

Company Name: Open House Group Co., Ltd.

Head Office: JP Tower 20th Floor (main reception) and 21st Floor, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-7020

Founded: September 1997

Representative: President and CEO Ryosuke Fukuoka

Capital: 20.31988 billion JPY

Employees (consolidated): 6,495 (as of March 31, 2026)

Open House Group Website URL: https://openhouse-group.co.jp/ Open House Co., Ltd. Website URL: https://oh.openhouse-group.com/

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