E-fran Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Taishi Shikamura. hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will sequentially open 6 new directly managed stores in Miyagi, Kanagawa, Tochigi, Yamaguchi, Aichi, and Hokkaido starting July 1, 2026. The Company currently operates over 1,860 stores worldwide (as of June 2026), and aims to further expand its service areas with the opening of these 6 new stores. With more people reviewing their homes in preparation for summer leisure and travel, we will provide more accessible buying services for customers who wish to re-evaluate the value of their precious metals, brand-name goods, jewelry, and other items they have on hand. [Image: Otakaraya Miyagi Coop Rifun Store - Opening July 1st - Image] | With the full arrival of summer! 3 items to sell at Otakaraya in "July" to fund leisure and declutter your home "Where should I go for summer vacation this year?" "I want to tidy up my house before going out..." Are you thinking this? "July," when summer truly begins, is the perfect opportunity to review the value of your assets and wisely convert them into funds for summer leisure, as plans for outings and travel progress! 1 "Precious Metals": Gold market remains high, get surprisingly high appraisals for accessories you've put away The buying price for gold remains consistently high due to increasing global demand. Recently, there have been many cases where rings and necklaces that have been stored away for years without being worn are being bought for high prices. July marks the start of the leisure season with summer vacation and visits home, a time when expenses tend to pile up. Now is the time to consider selling while high-price purchases are consistently achievable. 【Latest Gold Market Prices Here!】 - https://www.otakaraya.jp/gold/ 2 "Brand-Name Bags": Increased demand for replacements coinciding with summer bonus season & travel season! July is immediately after the summer bonus payout and also a