■Survey on Awareness of Asset Value of Antiques and Art Old hanging scrolls and ceramics stored in a kura, or famous paintings seen in museums. When you hear the words antiques and art, you might strongly associate them with hobbies or objects of appreciation. However, in recent years, the movement to view them as "assets" is also spreading. So, to what extent are people in general aware of the asset value of antiques and art? Therefore, in collaboration with the antique appraisal specialty store "Eijyudou," we conducted a survey on "Asset Value of Antiques and Art" targeting 500 men and women nationwide. *When quoting the content of this press release, please take the following actions:* * Indicate that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Group Inc. and Eijyudou" * Include a link to Eijyudou (https://www.eijyudou.com/) Survey Outline: "Survey on Asset Value of Antiques and Art" Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire Survey Period: June 17, 2026 - June 24, 2026 Target Respondents: Men and women nationwide Valid Responses: 500 samples Questions: Question 1: Have you ever considered antiques and art as "assets"? Question 2: Are you aware that there are genres of antiques and art whose market prices have been rising in recent years? Question 3: In addition to "financial assets" such as stocks and investment trusts, are you interested in holding "real assets" such as real estate, precious metals, antiques, and art? Question 4: Please tell us the reasons and background for your interest. Question 5: What do you find appealing about antiques and art as "real assets"? (Multiple selections possible) Question 6: How important do you think it is to grasp the "appropriate market price" in advance when considering the purchase or sale of antiques and art? Question 7: Please explain the reason. *Note: Totals may not add up to 100% because figures are rounded to the second decimal place. ■70.4% Responded, "Never considered antiques and art as assets" First, we asked if responde