ORIHICA, which proposes a smart business style and is operated by AOKI Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Daijiro Koide), will open the "ORIHICA Sapporo Chikagai Aurora Town Store" on July 10, 2026 (Fri) in the commercial facility "Sapporo Chikagai Aurora Town" located in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. This will be ORIHICA's second men's-only store and its third store in Hokkaido, aiming to strengthen ORIHICA's brand image as a "specialty store for business casual" and acquire new markets. ■Opening a Store in Sapporo Specializing in Men's Business and Business Casual Items! The "Sapporo Chikagai Aurora Town" where ORIHICA is opening is located on the most important thoroughfare in the central part of Sapporo, connecting Odori Station, where three major subway lines converge, to the Sapporo TV Tower underground. Its prime location, directly connected to Odori Station, allows customers to enjoy smooth shopping regardless of the weather, even during limited time such as on their way to or from work or school. The "ORIHICA Sapporo Chikagai Aurora Town Store" is an ORIHICA men's-only store specializing in men's business and business casual items. Although it is a more compact store than standard ORIHICA stores, suits can be fitted in-store, and then the inventory from the warehouse will be adjusted and delivered to customers' homes using the "Web Order Service." Ample display space is secured for items with high take-home demand, such as jackets, shirts, and accessories, creating an environment where customers can view a wider range of products even within a limited store area. The store also features curved wall fixtures and custom-designed fitting rooms to express the brand's worldview. This new store is expected to create synergy with the "Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Store," which opened in September 2025, and further enhance the value of the ORIHICA brand for customers in Sapporo. Furthermore, by having two bases, one in the suburbs and one in the city center, we will realize a multi