Happy New Year everyone!
Thank you very much for your support last year.
We look forward to your continued support this year.
This year's zodiac sign is Kinotomi.
"Otsu" represents young plants that have just sprouted, symbolizing future possibilities and growth.
Additionally, "mi" also means "snake" and has been considered an auspicious creature representing rebirth, wisdom, and prosperity since ancient times.
This combination of "乙し" has the following characteristics:
It is filled with the hope that "small sprouts will grow strong and carve out the future with flexible wisdom and the power of regeneration."
We at Giemon are also pursuing new possibilities while protecting the traditions of Kurume Kasuri.
We will continue to create products that are loved by our customers.
While cherishing our roots, we hope to deliver a more mature image.
All our employees will work together in this endeavor.
I hope that 2025 will be a fruitful and wonderful year for all of you.
This is my greeting for the New Year.
Kazuhiko Noguchi, Representative Director of Okamoto Shoten Co., Ltd.