Development of Distinctive Store Formats and Acquisition of Properties with Strong Competitive Advantages

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「For new openings, the company opened “Lamb Rack Tokyo (ラムラック東京)” in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, in May 2026. For renovations, it reopened “寿司と天ぷらと樽酒　四条烏丸店” in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, in March 2026 and “Meat & (ミート アンド)” in Naka-ku, Nagoya, in August.」

「j-Group Holdings Corp. (headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Nitta Jiro (新田 治郎); TSE Growth Market: 3063) opened “Meat &” (Meat and), a teppanyaki bistro featuring meat, vegetables and wine, in Sakae, Nagoya, on 20 August 2026 (Thursday).」

「In addition to converting large-format restaurants to small-format restaurants, urban locations to suburban locations, and general-purpose formats to specialist formats during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Group has expanded its non-alcohol and daytime formats, with the aim of diversifying its portfolio.」

「As part of the renewal program, Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi Sakaemachi reopened as Sushi to Kushi to Taruzake in July 2025, and MITSUBACHI reopened as Ichiba no Ura in August.」

「In the food-service business, we focused on new openings as the market recovered and acquired 7 restaurants by making Edge of Cliff & Comrade Co., Ltd. and other companies consolidated subsidiaries. In terms of new openings, Shimizu Parking Area (Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture), Sushi to Tempura to Watakushi (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya), and Kawa-ya (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya) opened in December 2024, followed by Ginjo Maguro (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto) in February 2025.」

「As part of the renewal program, Ushijima Western Restaurant (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) reopened as REGOLITH in June 2024.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to optimize staffing, improve productivity and reduce head-office expenses, while working on renovations of existing stores and format development.」

「In the food-service business, we worked on renewing existing restaurants. In terms of new openings, Kichinro (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) opened in July 2023.」

「As part of the renewal program, Salmon Punch (Naka-ku, Nagoya) reopened as Teshigoto-ya in September 2023; Salmon Punch (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) reopened as Shibuya Champuru in October; and Imozo (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto) reopened as Hokkor i.」

「In terms of new openings, Kichinro (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) and Hakata Kawa-ya (Osaka, Osaka Prefecture) opened in July 2023. As part of the renewal program, Salmon Punch (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya) reopened as Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi in August 2023.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to optimize staffing, improve productivity and reduce head-office expenses, while working on renovations of existing stores and format development.」

「The Group's restaurant business has adopted a policy of changing its store portfolio for the post-COVID-19 environment. It is shifting from large to small stores, from urban to suburban locations, and from general-purpose to specialized formats, with the aim of moving away from a store network centered on large general-purpose izakayas, large banquets and urban areas and building a portfolio centered on specialized formats serving smaller groups of customers.」

「For new openings, in October 2022 the Group opened Sushi to Tempura to Watakushi and Osaka Ohsho in Meito Ward, Nagoya. As renovations, in September it reopened Ozabu in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, as Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi, and Salmon Punch in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, as Kibakumon. In October, it reopened Mitsukura in Naka Ward, Nagoya, as Mukashi no Yabaton, and in November, Chikaichi in Nishi Ward, Nagoya, as Ginjyo Maguro.」

「In April 2021, the Group reopened Hakkou in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, as Sushi to Tempura to Watakushi, and Okinawa Ryori 58 in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, as Salmon Punch. In May, it reopened MOU MOU Bar in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, as Salmon Punch. In June, it reopened Imozo BAR GIRI in Naka Ward, Nagoya, as Mukashi no Yabaton; PIT TAVERN in Naka Ward, Nagoya, as Mentai Kick; Nagi in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, as Agematsu; Imozo in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, as Motsuhara; and MOU MOU in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, as Salmon Punch. In July, it reopened Hakata Kawa-ya in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, as Salmon Punch. In November, it reopened REGOLITH in Nishi Ward, Nagoya, as Kamakura Hamburg Stand, and Hakata Kawa-ya in Aoba Ward, Sendai, as Tori ga Suki da to Sakebitai.」

「For new openings, the Group opened Hakata Kawa-ya in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, in September 2021. As renovations, in November it reopened REGOLITH in Nishi Ward, Nagoya, as Kamakura Hamburg Stand, and Hakata Kawa-ya in Aoba Ward, Sendai, as Tori ga Suki da to Sakebitai.」

「For new openings, in June 2021 the Group opened Yakiniku Jinrui and Makibishi in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture; in July, Hana・Kiri in Naka Ward, Nagoya and Hakata Kawa-ya in Chuo Ward, Sapporo; and in August, Osaka Ohsho in Kita Ward, Nagoya. As renovations, in June 2021 it reopened Imozo BAR GIRI in Naka Ward, Nagoya, as Mukashi no Yabaton; PIT TAVERN in Naka Ward, Nagoya, as Mentai Kick; Nagi in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, as Agematsu; Imozo in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, as Motsuhara; and MOU MOU in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, as Salmon Punch. In July, it reopened Hakata Kawa-ya in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, as Salmon Punch.」

「The Group has made the safety of customers and employees its top priority and thoroughly implemented infection-control measures. It also continued to optimize staffing, improve productivity and reduce head-office expenses, while focusing on format development with the post-COVID-19 environment in mind. For new openings, it opened Kohaku in Koto Ward, Tokyo, in February 2021.」

「For new openings, in April 2020 the Group opened Rouga Fuufuu-ken, Tokyo Oden Love Story Nishiki Sanchome and BLUE WATER SHRIMP nagoya japan in Naka Ward, Nagoya; in May, THE03 in Naka Ward, Nagoya; in June, La Boca Gastoronomia, BAR Bubble, Obanzai Daidokoro Ofukuro, Welcome to the World of Highballs, Karaoke Tengoku Utahime no Heart, THE WHISKY BAR EXIT, Baseball BAR Diamond, Bar JD, Kyo Oden BAR Tsumugi and Bangkok BAR Suay Chan in Naka Ward, Nagoya; and in October, Salmon Punch Sakae in Naka Ward, Nagoya.」

「For new openings, in June 2020 the Group opened 10 new stores in its own tenant building EXIT NISHIKI in Naka Ward, Nagoya: La Boca Gastoronomia, BAR Bubble, Obanzai Daidokoro Ofukuro, Welcome to the World of Highballs, Karaoke Tengoku Utahime no Heart, THE WHISKY BAR EXIT, Baseball BAR Diamond, Bar JD, Kyo Oden BAR Tsumugi and Bangkok BAR Suay Chan.」

「As part of its renovations, the Group simultaneously renovated 5 stores in the directly operated restaurant building G-SEVEN Toyoda in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, in March 2019, opening Hokkaido Bar MOU MOU, Imozo GIRI, Ginjyo Maguro Toyoda, Kinbeko and Itadaki. In the same month, it renovated LEAF GREENS in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture, into Tsuki no Usagi; in May, PELLICANO in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, into MOU MOU Bar; and in June, SARUBARUSA in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, into Mou Mou Cafe Toyohashi. In February 2020, it renovated Sodoriyā Shizuoka Gofukumachi in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, into Kijōmon Shizuoka Gofukumachi; HokkorI Sendai in Aoba Ward, Sendai, into Mimasu Mitsukura Hanare; and Nikubashi in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, into Kibakumon Meieki.」

「For new openings, the Group opened Hakkou in March 2019 in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. As part of its renovations, it simultaneously renovated 5 stores in the directly operated restaurant building G-SEVEN Toyoda in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, in March 2019, opening Hokkaido Bar MOU MOU, Imozo GIRI, Ginjyo Maguro Toyoda, Kinbeko and Itadaki. In the same month, it renovated LEAF GREENS in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture, into Tsuki no Usagi; in May, PELLICANO in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, into MOU MOU Bar; and in June, SARUBARUSA in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, into Mou Mou Cafe Toyohashi.」

「In its restaurant business, the Group focused on renovating existing directly operated stores and promoting the Hakata Kawa-ya franchise business, as new formats including Mitsukura, Mou Mou Cafe and Horohoro continued to perform well.」

「During the fiscal year, the Group opened new formats, including Horohoro and Mou Mou Cafe, and benefited from the effects of renovations. Going forward, it will continue to focus on developing its own unique formats and work to improve profitability.」

「As of the end of February 2017, the Group operated 144 stores across 70 formats. Unlike a chain operating under a single format, it has developed a wide range of formats. It has particular strengths in developing large-scale stores with high originality and competitive advantages, such as Hounen Manpuku in Nihombashi, Tokyo, and Nagoya Maruhachi Shokudo in Nagoya Lucent Tower, directly connected to Nagoya Station. In November 2016, as its largest project to date, the Group opened a complex of 4 stores, including La Boca Centro, in front of Nagoya Station. Going forward, the Group will continue to focus on developing its own unique formats and work to acquire properties with strong competitive advantages.」