VIAN HOTELS, operated by JR-WEST VIAN INC. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Shinichiro Shibasaki), celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 15, 2026, since the opening of its first hotel. We sincerely thank our customers for their continued patronage and the support of all stakeholders for this achievement. To commemorate this milestone, we are implementing various projects throughout the year. As the second part of the "VIAN HOTELS 30th Anniversary Project," we are pleased to announce the debut of our official character, "Bui-ta" (pronounced Bui-ta). Character Profile Name: Bui-ta Alias: The Meddlesome Nest-Building Artisan True Identity: A beaver-like fairy Catchphrase: Ends sentences with "~vian!" Birthday: March 15 Carries various items in the pocket on its belly and loves to provide heartfelt hospitality to VIAN HOTEL guests. The pocket contains items such as pillows and heart-shaped candies, which Bui-ta gently offers to guests in need. Its characteristic V-shaped tail is used as a pillow for sleeping. Diligent and a bit meddlesome in personality. Cannot overlook guests who are in trouble. Bui-ta will be active in various scenes as the official character of VIAN HOTELS going forward.