The final day featured a closed HENGE event held at "Sushi Kioetsu" in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Premium Japanese sake brand "HENGE" (operated by Cypher Inc. / President and CEO: Yusuke Norihaya) began exporting to Taiwan in June 2026. "HENGE" selected Taiwan as its first overseas export destination. Founder Norihaya personally traveled to the country and held commemorative dinner events in the major cities of Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung from May 24th to 26th, 2026, for three days. All events were fully booked, with some invitations requiring a lottery due to the overwhelming response. With this expansion into Taiwan as a starting point, HENGE is launching its full-scale global market development. ■ Taiwan is one of the world's leading markets for the global expansion of Japanese sake. ■ Past unofficial distribution. ■ The founder personally visited three major cities in Taiwan, feeling the tremendous enthusiasm there. "Taiwan, a market where Japanese sake can be understood most deeply." Taiwan is one of the world's leading markets for the global expansion of Japanese sake. Not only is there an understanding of Japanese culture, but knowledge, sensitivity, and a desire to learn about Japanese sake are extremely high. A culture of paying fair prices for quality is also rooted, providing fertile ground for HENGE to be properly appreciated. Taiwan is a market where many consumers can embrace and enjoy the philosophical concept of "the potential of ever-changing Japanese sake." Past unofficial distribution Even before formal export systems were in place, HENGE was confirmed to be distributed in some markets within Taiwan. This means that Taiwanese consumers and buyers obtained HENGE through their own channels and had already come to appreciate it. This signifies that HENGE's quality crossed borders solely through word-of-mouth and market forces. However, the current situation where it was not delivered within the correct brand context, at the correct price, and with the co