UNIVA Japan (UJP) is conducting a demonstration experiment of bifacial solar power generation in Horokanai Town, Hokkaido. After the snowfall period from the start of the experiment, the amount of electricity generated during the snowfall from January to April exceeded the expected amount by 20%! Horokanai Town is covered in snow until early May, so the reflected light from the snow far exceeded the expected amount. The project was also reported in the Hokkaido Construction Newspaper on July 31st and August 1st, and the project has successfully gotten off to a smooth start in an area with heavy snowfall where solar power generation is difficult. They are currently conducting power generation tests in snow-free conditions, and on September 19, UJP President Ubatani appeared at the Horokanai Town Council to present a report on the experiments. If this demonstration experiment leads to the introduction of solar power generation in heavy snow areas where it had been previously abandoned, it could contribute to increasing the number of areas where energy can be produced and consumed locally. UJP will continue to explore the new renewable energy possibilities offered by bifacial solar panels.

UNIVA Paycast (UPC) has signed a contract with Furano City, Hokkaido, for the local hometown tax donation service "Koko Furu." At the Furano Hokkai Heso Festival, one of Hokkaido's most famous summer festivals, which was held on July 28th and 29th, we used Koko Furu to accept donations of gifts made in Furano City. UPC will continue to add more attractive return gifts and work with the people of Furano to liven up the city. Koko Furu will work alongside local governments and will continue to create new experiential return gifts and services even after the project is introduced. We will work together with local governments to revitalize the region by increasing the number of people connected to the area and the number of taxpayers.

UNIVA Japan (UJP) has obtained permission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for general construction and telecommunications construction work. This will enable us to receive large orders for our "ESCO-ONE" energy-saving control device, which is designed to suit each individual compressor. ESCO-ONE monitors the operating status of compressors in commercial air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators, and controls them at the optimal timing to save energy, helping to reduce power consumption while maintaining the comfort of the facility without causing any changes to the environment.

On September 2nd, UNIVA Paycast (UPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wise Planning Co., Ltd. to co-create digital human services. Now that generative AI technology has made it possible to improve operational efficiency, we aim to provide new value by utilizing "digital human services" to contribute to the introduction of automatic response systems in the inbound tourism industry, strengthening multilingual support, and improving convenience for foreign visitors to Japan. First, we will utilize digital human services within the company in a wide range of areas, including employee training, improving expertise, and product development. We will create new business models to develop and commercialize services that can reduce the burden on human resources and improve productivity.

On September 13th, Naturally Plus Japan (NPJP) held its general meeting of employees. At the start of the new fiscal year, NP country leaders, including NPJP, the country where NP originated, reported on and reflected on the performance of the previous fiscal year, and announced their goals and outlook for the current fiscal year. In addition, four employees with 20 years of service were recognized, and the results of the employee survey and insights between the MLM industry and other industries were discussed. NPJP will work together as a company to achieve our goals for the new fiscal year.