KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, is a prominent retail company operating drugstores and dispensing pharmacies. Founded in 1985, the company's management philosophy is to "contribute to society through health, beauty, and hygiene".

In recent years, the company has aggressively pursued a "Food & Drug" strategy by introducing fresh foods to its stores, offering customers a convenient one-stop shopping experience. Additionally, it focuses on increasing the ratio of stores with dispensing pharmacies to serve as trusted community healthcare hubs.

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Olympus Corporation, established on October 12, 1919, initially aimed to domesticate microscope production in Japan. Today, headquartered in Tokyo, it has successfully transformed into a leading global MedTech company. Driven by its core purpose of "Making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling," Olympus is dedicated to advancing medical standards and improving patient outcomes.

Since developing the world's first practical gastrocamera in 1950, the company has become a dominant force in the medical field, commanding approximately a 70% global market share in gastrointestinal endoscopes. Operating primarily through its Endoscopic Solutions and Therapeutic Solutions divisions, Olympus provides innovative medical devices centered on "Early Detection" and "Minimally Invasive Therapy". These technologies help improve patients' quality of life while reducing overall healthcare costs. With over 29,000 employees globally across 40 countries or regions, Olympus continues to leverage its advanced technologies to shape the future of healthcare.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is a world-leading comprehensive shipping and social infrastructure corporate group headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. With shipping as its core business, MOL operates a fleet of over 900 vessels, providing global marine transport services for various cargoes such as dry bulk, energy (crude oil and LNG), automobiles, and containers.

In recent years, the company has actively diversified beyond traditional maritime transport into a broad range of social infrastructure fields, including offshore businesses, comprehensive logistics, cruises, ferries, coastal RoRo ships, and real estate. The company celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2024.

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