Maintaining the Current Level of the Art and Craft Business and Securing Stable Long-Term Profits
First written in FY2016. 8 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-13.
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- 2026-07-13AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「In the arts and crafts business, sales of gold products remained firm, while character products also contributed. As a result, net sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December increased by ¥182 million, or 40.9% year on year, to ¥628 million.」
Sales in the arts and crafts business continued to grow, adding to the track record of maintaining current levels and securing stable earnings. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, steady progress in developing new products led to higher sales. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥558 million, up 4.0% from the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased due to the development of new products, and business recovery toward securing stable long-term profits continued. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand for gold products remained firm, and a hit new character product also contributed. Revenue for the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥334 million, up ¥84 million, or 34.0%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 34.0% from the same period of the previous year, supported by resilient demand for gold products and the success of new character products. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand for craft products recovered as the classification of COVID-19 was changed. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥536 million, up 35.6% from the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 35.6% for the full year, and the recovery in demand progressed as a concrete result toward securing stable long-term profits. Segment profit was also ¥65,605 thousand. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand for gold products, including Buddhist altar fittings and ornaments, remained firm, while increased sales of character products also contributed. Revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥390 million, up ¥96 million, or 32.6%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 32.6% from the same quarter of the previous year, indicating continued business recovery through gold products and character products. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit 6,513 8,714」
Segment profit in the arts and crafts business increased from ¥6,513 thousand in the same period of the previous year to ¥8,714 thousand. Revenue also increased 14.5% from the same period of the previous year, indicating progress toward securing stable long-term profits. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend was evident following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the business did not fully recover. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥395 million, up 5.7% from the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 5.7% for the full year, and segment profit was ¥5,167 thousand. Although a full recovery has not been achieved, recovery toward securing stable profits is progressing. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend continued following the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥209 million, up ¥17 million, or 9.1%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 9.1% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit changed from a loss of ¥5,658 thousand in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥11,472 thousand. In addition to the recovery in revenue, concrete progress has also been made in profitability toward securing stable long-term profits. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend continued following the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥100 million, up ¥5 million, or 6.2%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 6.2% from the same quarter of the previous year, indicating progress in the business recovery toward securing stable long-term profits. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend was evident following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the business did not fully recover. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥374 million, up 11.9% from the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue increased 11.9% year on year, indicating continued recovery, but a full recovery has not been achieved, and efforts to secure stable long-term profits remain ongoing. - FY2022-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend continued following the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥294 million, up ¥60 million, or 25.9%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 25.9% from the same quarter of the previous year, indicating continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, a gradual recovery trend continued following the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥192 million, up ¥43 million, or 29.5%, year on year.」
Revenue in the arts and crafts business increased 29.5% from the same quarter of the previous year, indicating continued recovery. However, segment profit remained a loss of ¥5,658 thousand, and stable profits have yet to be secured. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, revenue increased 8.3% year on year as the business entered a recovery phase, with signs of having bottomed out after the COVID-19 pandemic.」
Although revenue increased 8.3%, segment loss worsened from ¥7,410 thousand in the previous fiscal year to ¥22,535 thousand, and stable long-term profits have yet to be secured. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand did not recover due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19. Revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥233 million, down ¥13 million, or 5.4%, year on year.」
Revenue has continued to decline due to the lack of a recovery in demand, and segment profit has also changed from a profit of ¥250 thousand in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥16,436 thousand, indicating deterioration in conditions for securing stable long-term profits. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand did not recover due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19. Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥148 million, down ¥51 million, or 26.0%, year on year.」
Demand in the arts and crafts business has not recovered, and revenue has declined 26.0% from the same quarter of the previous year, with conditions for securing stable long-term profits deteriorating. - FY2021-Q1Revenue continued to decline as demand remained unrecoveredAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand did not recover due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19. Revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥79 million, down ¥13 million, or 14.5%, year on year.」
Demand in the arts and crafts business has not recovered, and revenue has declined 14.5% year on year, with no improvement in conditions for securing stable long-term profits. - FY2020Full-Year Revenue Decline Amid the COVID-19 PandemicAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand fell sharply as department stores and other outlets closed due to the spread of COVID-19. As a result, revenue for the fiscal year was ¥308 million, down 24.3% year on year.」
Against the goal of securing stable long-term profits in the arts and crafts business, full-year revenue declined 24.3% due to a sharp drop in demand caused by department store closures. - FY2020-Q3Lower Revenue Due to Department Store Closures Caused by COVID-19Annual report
「In the arts and crafts business, sales of pure-gold Buddhist statues and Buddhist altar fittings and character products declined due to the temporary closure of department stores caused by COVID-19. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥247 million, down 23.7% year on year.」
Despite the Company's existing policy regarding demand and the business base for gold products and character products, temporary department store closures reduced sales, resulting in revenue 23.7% lower than in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2Revenue declined due to lower sales of copper products despite firm demandAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand for pure-gold Buddhist statues and Buddhist altar fittings and character products remained firm, but sales of copper Buddhist statues declined. As a result, revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥200 million, down 12.9% year on year.」
Although demand is considered resilient, revenue declined 12.9% year on year due to lower sales of copper-product Buddhist statues. Conditions for securing stable profits are moving differently in terms of demand and revenue. - FY2019-Q3Resilient Demand but Lower Revenue and ProfitAnnual report
「In the arts and crafts business, demand for gold products, including Buddhist statues and Buddhist altar fittings, and character products remained firm, but revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥321 million, down 9.7% year on year, due to lower demand for copper-related products.」
Although demand for gold products and character products is considered resilient, revenue in the arts and crafts business declined due to lower demand related to copper products, leaving mixed conditions for securing stable profits. - FY2019-Q1Revenue Up but Segment Profit DownAnnual report
「Segment profit or loss (△) 22,546 11,541」
The arts and crafts business recorded higher revenue due to increased sales of gold products, while segment profit declined from ¥22,546 thousand in the same period of the previous year to ¥11,541 thousand. - FY2018Lower Revenue and Profit Due to Decline in Sales of Large ProductsAnnual report
「While pursuing higher value-added products, the Company recorded revenue of ¥453 million, down 4.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥38 million, down 24.5%, in the consolidated fiscal year under review due to a decline in sales of large products.」
While pursuing a policy of securing stable long-term profits through higher value-added products, the Company saw revenue and operating profit decline due to lower sales of large products. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company expects to maintain the current level of operations in the arts and crafts business for the time being, while further strengthening its planning and proposal capabilities and manufacturing expertise to secure stable profits over the long term.」
The Company aims to secure stable long-term profits by maintaining current business levels while strengthening its planning and proposal capabilities and manufacturing expertise.