1000-Year Enterprise Summit to Be Held at Kanda Myojin Shrine Featuring Wisdom from the World’s Oldest Companies — Including Prayer Ceremony and Networking with Century-Old Business Leaders [July 17, 2026]

TOMA Consultants Group (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group Representative: Kazuhiro Ichihara; founded 135 years ago; hereinafter "the company"), a comprehensive support provider for SME management, will host the '1000-Year Enterprise Summit: Learning from 1000 Years of Wisdom, How to Live the Next 100 Years' on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Kanda Myojin Shrine (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which is approaching its 1300th anniversary of establishment. This summit will feature three companies with over 1,000 years of history—Kongō Gumi, the world’s oldest company, along with Ikenobo (the ikebana grand master school) and Denrai Kobo—as panelists. They will engage in panel discussions on robust management philosophies that enable long-term sustainability and growth strategies for the next century. Additionally, a prayer ceremony at Kanda Myojin Shrine and a networking reception among participating century-old enterprises will be held, creating an opportunity for like-minded business leaders to deepen learning and connections. ■ Key Features of the Summit 1. Guinness World Records-recognized! The world’s oldest companies gather [Founded 578] Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. – President & CEO Junichiro Otsuki [Founded 587] Ikenobo – Next Headmaster Senko Ikenobo [Founded 806] Denrai Kobo Co., Ltd. – CEO & Chairman Kazuyoshi Hashimoto Moderator: Akio Fujima, Chairman, TOMA Consultants Group 2. A learning platform gathering wisdom from 50 century-old enterprises — 10th Anniversary of the 100-Year Enterprise Summit The '100-Year Enterprise Summit,' led by Akio Fujima, who has dedicated his life to creating century-old businesses, has previously hosted 30 century-old companies. For this milestone 10th edition, participation is limited to approximately 50 presidents, chairpersons, and successors from century-old enterprises. In addition to panel discussions, a direct exchange event will be held to experience the wisdom of enduring businesses. 3. Integrated experience of learning, prayer, and networking at Kanda Myojin Shrine The learning sessions will be held at the Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Hall, soon to mark 1300 years since its founding. After the panel discussion, participants will attend a Shinto prayer ceremony at the shrine, followed by a networking reception for 1000-year and 100-year enterprises. This event is designed to strengthen connections among long-established businesses. > Registration here 【Program】 14:00–16:00: 1000-Year Enterprise Panel Discussion 16:00–16:45: Prayer Ceremony (Main Shrine) – Chanting of norito prayers for continued prosperity over the next 100 and 1000 years 16:45–18:15: Networking Reception – Large-scale exchange among 1000-year and 100-year enterprises (business card exchange among traditional businesses) ■ Background of the Event The company has long supported the sustainability and growth of SMEs under the vision of 'Creating the Most 100-Year Enterprises in Japan.' Today’s uncertain environment demands not only short-term results but also long-term strategic responses to challenges such as business succession, talent development, succession of values and organizational culture, and adaptation to societal changes. In response, the '100-Year Enterprise Summit' was established as a platform to learn the essential qualities of enduring businesses and allow leaders to share visions and experiences. > Details of the 100-Year Enterprise Summit here On the occasion of the 10th anniversary, we aim to re-examine the fundamental question: 'What does it mean for a company to endure over time?' By inviting three companies with over 1,000 years of history, we will learn from their accumulated wisdom and management philosophies, and together explore how businesses can build their next 100 years in the evolving era. ■ Panelists Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. President & CEO Junichiro Otsuki Founded in 578. The world’s oldest company, tracing its origins to Konshu Shigomitsu, a temple builder from Baekje (Korea), invited by Prince Shōtoku to construct Shitennō-ji Temple. The company specializes in temple and shrine construction, as well as restoration and repair of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Ikenobo Next Headmaster Senko Ikenobo Founded in 587. As the head of the Rokkaku-do Temple—considered the birthplace of ikebana (flower arrangement) and founded by Prince Shōtoku—Ikenobo has preserved and transmitted the culture of ikebana. It currently operates over 400 branches in Japan and more than 120 overseas. Denrai Kobo Co., Ltd. CEO & Chairman Kazuyoshi Hashimoto Founded in 806. Inheriting the casting techniques brought back from Tang China by Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai), the title of 'Denrai' has been passed down through generations to the most outstanding disciple. The company’s motto is 'Creating things to be proud of for future generations.' Moderator TOMA Consultants Group Co., Ltd. Chairman Akio Fujima Successor of the TOMA Group, founded in 1890, and founder of a comprehensive consulting firm. Leveraging firsthand experience in business succession, he now leads as Chairman and provides consulting for creating 100-year enterprises. ■ Event Overview Name: 1000-Year Enterprise Summit 'Learning from 1000 Years of Wisdom, How to Live the Next 100 Years' Date & Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 14:00–18:15 Venue: Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Hall, B1 EDOCCO STUDIO (2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Format: In-person only Eligibility & Capacity: Presidents, chairpersons, and successors from companies with 100+ years of history / Limited to 50 companies, first-come, first-served (1 representative per company) Participation Fee: 10,000 JPY (tax included), including reception and prayer ceremony fees Details & Registration: Here 【Past Speakers at the 100-Year Enterprise Summit】 [1st] Ninben, Senbikiya Main Store, Yamamoto Noriten, Suzuhiro Kamaboko Main Store [2nd] Toraya, Matsumoto Koshō, Yasuda Shōkeidō, Eitaro Sōhonpo [3rd] Kameya, Ishikawa Sake Brewing, Ohta I San [4th] Uirō, Chameidō Tea House, Rokakusan, Matsuzaki Shoten [5th] Toyoshimaya Main Store, Funabashiya, Shinshōdō, Okashi no Sakai [6th] Ubukeya, Komagata Dojo, Kanda Yabu Soba, Oginoya [7th] Eitaro Sōhonpo, Yamamoto Noriten, Suzuhiro Kamaboko Main Store, Kanda Yabu Soba [8th] Imuraya Group, Nōsaku, Sakurai Insatsusho [9th] Bunmeidō Tokyo, Order Suit SADA, Tamazushi About TOMA Consultants Group A comprehensive consulting firm for SMEs, with a team of 200 specialists including tax accountants, certified public accountants, social insurance labor consultants, small and medium enterprise consultants, administrative scriveners, and management consultants. Under the vision of 'Creating the Most 100-Year Enterprises in Japan,' it provides one-stop services leveraging expertise accumulated from over 1,200 advisory clients and individual consultations. TOMA Consultants Group https://toma.co.jp Address: 3F, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main Building, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 Group Representative: Kazuhiro Ichihara Established: December 1, 1982 (Group founded in 1890, Meiji 23)