AEON E-Heart Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; President and CEO: Yoshinori Okuno; hereinafter referred to as the Company) will launch a limited-time sale of seven varieties of the visually charming 'Kuma-san Kakigori' (Bear Shaved Ice) starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, exclusively at eight store locations—six 'Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu' food court outlets, 'SANUKI TERRACE Takamatsu Higashi,' and 'Shin-Ibaraki Store.' With scorching summer temperatures becoming increasingly common across Japan, demand for cool, refreshing desserts continues to rise. Responding to this trend, the Company aims to provide customers with a delightful and enjoyable summer experience through the launch of the 'Kuma-san Kakigori'—a dessert that's fun to look at and even more fun to choose. The 'Kuma-san Kakigori' is a limited-edition summer treat designed to look like a bear's face, crafted from shaved ice and decorated with biscuit ears, peanut chocolate eyes, and vanilla ice cream to create expressive, photo-worthy appearances. Available in seven flavors—'Cola,' 'Strawberry,' 'Mango,' 'Blue Hawaii,' 'Matcha,' 'Hojicha,' and 'Coffee'—each bear features a unique and charming nickname, allowing customers to enjoy the excitement of selecting their favorite from a group of seven distinct bear characters. Additionally, the Company will host the 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election,' inviting customers to vote for their favorite 'Kuma-san.' Join us in finding out which bear will rise to become the most popular! New Product Overview [Product Name] Kuma-san Kakigori (7 varieties) Flavors: Cola, Strawberry, Mango, Blue Hawaii, Matcha, Hojicha, Coffee Names: John / Cola flavor, Dimare / Strawberry flavor, Tiantian (Tenten) / Mango flavor, Dio / Blue Hawaii flavor, Matsukaze / Matcha flavor, Goro / Hojicha flavor, Mocha / Coffee flavor *Each uniquely named bear will participate in the 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election ~Which bear is your favorite?~'. □ Price: ¥540 (tax