Marui Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroshi Aoi) has published a booklet titled 'Marui and Tomorrow Vol.1: Supporting Businesses Built on Passion,' which communicates the company's current initiatives and future vision centered on businesses that support individual passions. We sincerely hope that those interested in Marui Group will read this booklet and find inspiration to walk with us into the future. ■ About 'Marui and Tomorrow' Marui Group has set forth a management vision toward its 100th anniversary in 2031: an economy driven by 'passion' ('what we love'). To realize this vision, we are actively promoting businesses that support individual passions. In advancing such passion-driven businesses, the support and understanding of stakeholders who resonate with Marui Group's philosophy are indispensable. To expand this circle of shared values and support, we believe it is essential to clearly communicate the background and intentions behind each of our initiatives toward building an economy driven by passion. This booklet, 'Marui and Tomorrow,' is the result of that belief. It was created with the intention of building 'tomorrow'—a future just beyond today's efforts—together with like-minded partners. This inaugural edition focuses on 'supporting businesses built on passion,' featuring highlights from the 'Supporting Passion Business Contest,' stories showing how two employee-driven passions evolved into actual businesses, and a message from President Hiroshi Aoi on Marui Group's evolution into a company that champions individual passions. We hope this booklet introduces readers to Marui Group's values and philosophy, and inspires collaboration with like-minded individuals and supporters to pursue the ambitious goal of achieving both social impact and profitability through passion-driven businesses. Learn more about Marui Group's passion-driven business initiatives: https://pdf.0101maruigroup.co.jp/ir/pdf/plan/2025/pf2025.pdf