A structural reform proposal to support the modernization of tatami shop management
First written in FY2018. 6 of 17 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- FY2026-H1Performance recovery has begun, but losses continueAnnual report
「In the tatami business, we are seeking to expand sales through our strength in consultative sales to tatami shops, including proposals for “structural reform of tatami shop management” to modernize management and production using our tatami manufacturing equipment, as well as through online sales of tools and other products for tatami shops. Although the trend toward losses has continued due to the impact of the completion of the main wave of approvals under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and other programs, performance has begun to recover.」
Structural reform proposals and online sales of tools and other products continued, while the trend toward losses caused by the completion of the main wave of subsidy approvals persisted, but performance in the tatami business began to recover. - 2026-05-13AdvancedOther Disclosures
「① Contributing to the succession of local tatami businesses through structural reform proposals utilizing a tatami manufacturing system」
Specific contributions were presented for structural reform proposals combining a tatami manufacturing system with management consulting for tatami businesses, including identifying successors for local tatami businesses, facilitating smooth business succession, alleviating labor shortages, and improving business continuity. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the tatami business, we sought to expand sales through our continuing strength in structural reform proposals for tatami shops, namely proposals to modernize management and production using our tatami manufacturing machinery, and through online sales of tools and other products for tatami shops. However, the impact of tatami shops’ weakened investment appetite following the completion of the main wave of approvals under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and the “Business Restructuring Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) remained substantial, and both sales and earnings continued to be weak.」
Structural reform proposals to modernize tatami shop management and online sales of tools and other products continued, but the impact of tatami shops’ weakened investment appetite following the completion of the main wave of subsidy approvals was substantial, and weak conditions continued. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「However, the impact of the decline in tatami shops’ willingness to invest in equipment, together with the decrease in approved subsidy applications, was substantial, and both sales and earnings remained weak. As a result, sales amounted to ¥712 million.」
In addition to the decline in approved subsidy applications, tatami shops’ willingness to invest in equipment also weakened. Although structural reform proposals and online sales of tools, materials and other products continued, the weakness in sales and earnings in the tatami business persisted throughout the fiscal year. - FY2024-Q2Weak sales amid declining subsidy approvalsAnnual report
「In the tatami business, we continued online sales of tools and other products for tatami shops and active remote sales activities in anticipation of the impact of the decline in approved subsidy applications on sales of tatami manufacturing equipment. However, the business was unable to recover sufficiently, and both sales and earnings remained weak.」
Following the decline in approved subsidy applications, online sales of tools and other products and remote sales continued, but sales and earnings in the tatami business did not recover sufficiently. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The tatami business continued active sales activities, including online sales of tools and other products for tatami shops, launched toward the end of the previous fiscal year, and the promotion of remote sales. However, sales and earnings remained weak due to the impact of the timing of subsidy payments for approved projects under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and the “Business Restructuring Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency), as well as a decline in the number of approved projects.」
Online sales of tools and other products for tatami shops, remote sales and assistance with subsidy applications continued, but sales and earnings remained weak due to the impact of payment timing and the decline in the number of approved projects. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We do more than sell standalone tatami manufacturing equipment to tatami shops. We also provide consulting services to modernize tatami shop management, including proposals to strengthen sales capabilities, diversify businesses and expand product lines, and have worked to support the succession and development of approximately 750 tatami shops nationwide.」
The structural reform proposal developed into support for tatami shop management, including strengthening sales capabilities, business diversification and product diversification, and involvement in the succession and development of approximately 750 shops nationwide. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the tatami business, the approval rate for applications involving the use of our tatami manufacturing equipment under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and the “Business Restructuring Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) remained steady, supported by the further development of remote sales activities. However, sales remained weak due to the timing of subsidy payments and a decline in the number of applications.」
While approval rates remained steady through remote sales and assistance with subsidy applications, sales were weak due to the decline in applications and the timing of subsidy payments. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Tatami business, the company continued expanding sales activities through remote sales methods and supported tatami stores with applications for the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy and the Business Restructuring Subsidy, both administered by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. Although applications involving the company's equipment were approved steadily, sales were delayed due to the timing of subsidy payments and other factors.」
Approvals of applications involving the use of our equipment, supported by remote sales and assistance with subsidy applications, continued to progress steadily, but the timing of subsidy payments delayed the recording of sales. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the tatami business, approvals of applications involving the use of our equipment under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and the “Business Restructuring Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) continued to progress steadily, supported by the further development of remote sales activities. However, the timing of subsidy payments caused sales to be pushed back into the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal period.」
Approvals of applications involving the use of our equipment, supported by remote sales and assistance with subsidy applications, continued to progress steadily. However, the timing of subsidy payments delayed the recording of sales. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, applications related to us accounted for more than half of the approved projects under the “Manufacturing, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and the “Business Restructuring Subsidy” (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency), and the number of tatami shops switching from competitors’ equipment to ours increased significantly.」
Under the structural reform proposal combining online seminars with the use of subsidies, applications related to us accounted for more than half of the approved projects under 2 subsidies, and the number of switches from competitors’ equipment also increased. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of approved applications involving the use of our equipment under the manufacturing subsidy for tatami shops overwhelmingly exceeded the number involving competitors’ equipment, and sales of tatami manufacturing equipment continued to be strong.」
Approvals of applications involving the use of our equipment, supported by remote sales initiatives and assistance with subsidy applications, substantially exceeded those involving competitors’ equipment, and strong sales of tatami manufacturing equipment continued. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the tatami business, the further development of remote sales initiatives and the steady approval of applications involving the use of our equipment under tatami shops’ manufacturing subsidies led to strong sales of tatami manufacturing equipment.」
Consultative sales, including support for equipment installation at tatami shops and subsidy applications, continued, while approvals of applications involving the use of our equipment and sales of tatami manufacturing equipment progressed steadily. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The “structural reform proposal” for tatami shops is a highly distinctive consultative sales initiative that competitors cannot replicate. It proposes the ultra-modernization of tatami shop management through the introduction of our computerized tatami manufacturing system, transforming family businesses into companies and craftspeople into managers. The initiative goes beyond improving production efficiency: it guides participating tatami shops in acquiring new individual customers through advertising and sales activities, with the aim of improving operating performance and revitalizing the tatami industry as a whole.」
Consultative sales that support not only equipment installation at tatami shops but also advertising, sales activities and the transition to modern management continue to be a distinguishing feature. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The “structural reform proposal” for tatami shops is a highly distinctive consultative sales initiative that competitors cannot replicate. It proposes the ultra-modernization of tatami shop management through the introduction of our computerized tatami manufacturing system, transforming family businesses into companies and craftspeople into managers. The initiative goes beyond improving production efficiency: it guides participating tatami shops in acquiring new individual customers through advertising and sales activities, with the aim of improving performance and revitalizing the tatami industry as a whole.」
Consultative sales that support not only equipment installation but also customers’ sales and advertising activities and their transition to modern management.