Various Shopping Scenes Portrait #2 Why my wife is so energetic and full of life It was a holiday and my wife had invited me to go grocery shopping wi

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1 Fully Global, Truly Local Vol.42 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society 特集 健康让社会更具活力 August 2013

2 Various Shopping Scenes Portrait #2 Why my wife is so energetic and full of life It was a holiday and my wife had invited me to go grocery shopping with her. My job was to push the shopping cart. I stood beside her who looked around the store as if thinking about what kind of dishes to make for the evening meal. Soon she began putting a variety of seasonal vegetables into the cart. It appeared we would be eating a salad at dinner tonight. Moving to another shelf she reached for some dressing and said, I m a little concerned about cholesterol and neutral fat. Let s use low-calorie dressing. After looking down at my own belly, which was starting to protrude, I looked up once more at the shelf with all the dressings. Wow, I thought, there sure are a lot of different health-orientated products available to choose from. Walking through the shopping center after having paid for our groceries at the cash register, we came to the sports club my wife recently started going to. It s so convenient to work out here before or after shopping. I ve also made some new friends, she happily told me. It s no wonder she is so energetic and full of life these days I thought. As my health-conscious wife, I think I might also begin exercising a bit, walking seems like a good activity to start with. Illustration by SACHIKO IKOMA 01 Various Shopping Scenes 02 Special Feature Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Interview Striving for a Healthy Society Ryuta Kawashima Professor of the Smart Ageing International Research Center, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University Children Healthy Body and Mind Fostered Through Dietary Education Working Women Relieving Stress, Rejuvenating the Mind Middle-aged Improving Diet to and Older Men Manage Health G.G Ties to Society Through Local Communities 13 Lifestyle Elegance 14 Aeon Sustainable Activities contents 15 Group News 17 Group Companies August 2013 Vol.42 Illustration by MASAKO KUBO Illustrator active internationally and based in both England and Japan. Depicting a society created by connections among people living healthy and vibrant lives. Published on August 31, 2013 by the Corporate Communications Dept. of AEON Co., Ltd , Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, , Japan Tel (+81) Website: : : (+81) : Aeon magazine is published by Aeon Co., Ltd. Aeon is also the name of a corporate group. Opinions expressed in Aeon magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society In modern-day Japan, social security expenses including pension payments, spending on healthcare and welfare services continue to rise, and how to keep these costs down has become one of the important issues. Maintaining people s physical and mental health will contribute to resolving this issue and at the same time allow individuals to lead more fulfilling lives, which in turn will help build a more vibrant society. This issue focuses on the topic of health across the generations and examines health and well being keys to social revitalization through Aeon s initiatives for resolving the issue. Illustration by MASAKO KUBO August Vol.42 2

3 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Toward Intellectually-Connected Society People Connected Through Intellectual Curiosity and Empathizing with Others I am currently conducting research on four themes. The first is brain activity, the second is physical function, the third is nutrition, and the fourth is communication with others. Through these themes, I am investigating what is necessary for people of all generations to mature with a sound mind and body. At the same time, I am also conducting research on social systems that enable individuals to lead healthy lives. Regarding communication, I believe the biggest problem in modern society is the decline in communication quality and quantity. Advances in information and Interview Striving for a Healthy Society Amid the falling birthrate and aging society, social security expenses including medical and nursing care are rising year after year, putting pressure on Japan s public finances. Maintaining individuals physical and mental health is a key step toward resolving this issue. What type of society building is needed in order for people to live healthy lives in both body and mind? Professor Ryuta Kawashima of the Smart Ageing International Research Center, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, shares his thoughts. A healthy society is an Intellectually-Connected Society" in which people empathize with each other? Smart Ageing communications technology have made our lives more convenient, but also decreased the opportunities to talk directly with other people. Even in companies where employees sit side by side or families in different rooms of a two-story home, communication is done by instead of talking back and forth. This creates a state of mutual isolation that can in no way be called healthy. When thinking about a healthy society, I proposed an Intellectually-Connected Society. What I mean is a society in which people form ties based on intellectual curiosity and empathize with others transcending age, region, gender and other attributes. People feel in the same way when they look at the same thing. We should have such a society in which people influence each other while sharing their thoughts and feelings. And communication is the most important element in realizing this kind of society. My research has reached the stage of being able to measure whether there is empathy between people. Giving a numerical value to whether people can mutually empathize may be able to help relieve extreme isolation and return people to a proper state of health. Realize a Healthy Society by Improving Cognitive and Physical Function and Lifestyle Habits By enhancing brain activity, so-called cognitive function, people become more sociable and active. Enhancing physical function by exercising also positively influences cognitive function and sociability. These are facts backed by scientific research and in terms of economic activity, enhancing both cognitive and physical function can improve individuals consumer mindset and lead to greater consumption in society as a whole. PROFILE Ryuta Kawashima Doctor of Medicine. Appointed to current position after positions including guest researcher of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Also known for editing the Brain Training/Brain Age series of video games for the Nintendo DS. Karolinska DS Currently a variety of enlightenment activities aimed at government, corporations and other groups are underway based on this data. For example, I recommend that corporate employees maintain the habits of going to bed early, waking up early and eating breakfast in the morning. Healthy lifestyle habits not only improve mental and physical function, they also have a positive impact on the next generation, namely children. These basic efforts will eventually help create a healthy society. In building this kind of society, individuals of course need to strive to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, but the community, public institutions and corporations also need to work together to support individuals. Because Aeon is in the retail industry and closely connected to people s daily lives, it can serve as a bridge between individuals and corporations and public institutions. Through its diverse businesses, I would like Aeon to offer new products and services capable of enhancing brain and physical function. In addition, I would like to see Aeon work together with everyone in the community and us in universities, public institutions and medical institutions to create a healthy society and healthy communities in which individuals can lead rewarding lives. Photo by YOSHIKAZU YAMASAKI August Vol.42 4

4 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Voice Surprised at the Response from Children in Onsite Food Education Classes When Aeon came to give the Onsite Food Education Classes at our school, I was surprised to see children who do not normally eat the vegetables voluntarily eating them. We educators were also able to learn from the ways the instructor conveyed the importance of food to children. I very much hope that Aeon continues its dietary education activities. Arousing children s interest in food through quizzes and games Popular activity where children get to make and eat their own salad Offering Fast Fish products with the hope that more people eat fish Fast Fish For Children s Bright Future Healthy Body and Mind Fostered Through Dietary Education Diet during childhood is the base to build a healthy body and mind. In today s world, however, the prevalence of fast food and habits such as eating alone due to the rise of nuclear families are increasing the number of children with nutritional imbalances and lifestyle diseases. To build a bright future, it is key for families as well as children themselves to learn proper dietary habits and nutritional balance. Onsite Dietary Education Class in Cooperation with Elementary Schools In 2001, Aeon started the Aeon Dietary Education Program, the first such effort in the retail industry, using its retail stores for dietary events focused on seeing, hearing, touching, making and eating. Since 2009, Aeon has moved these events out of stores, developing them into Onsite Food Education Classes held at elementary schools. Classes are currently taught at about 10 schools. They allow children to see with their own eyes the amount of vegetables needed each day as well as the importance of a balanced diet following The Japanese Food Guide Spinning Top drafted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. By using fan quizzes and games, the classes are designed to increase children s interest in food. Learning the Fun and Joy of Food Through Experience in Making and Eating It One of the most popular activities of the Onsite Food Education Classes is where children get to make and eat their very own salad. Almost all children eat the entire salad, making comments such as, I am happy that I was able to make it by myself and I didn t like vegetables, but I m excited to make them taste good. An employee from Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. who serves as a food education instructor, said, Through this experience, I would like children to not only overcome their food dislikes, but also to communicate to as many children as possible the fun and joy of food. I hope the classes also serve as an opportunity to think about daily meal balance at home. Aeon will continue dietary education activities to encourage children to have healthy dietary habits now and into the future. Fast Fish Offers More Convenient Fish Preparation from Store to Table When considering children s diets today, the decline in fish consumption is one of the problems. More than 90 percent of parents wish their children would eat more fish* 1. Meanwhile, fish meals ranked high on a survey of dishes elementary school students do not like to eat* 2. People who do not have fish as children tend not to eat fish when they grow up either, making this a serious problem. Aeon is promoting the Fast Fish campaign proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to encourage higher consumption of marine products in public private sector collaboration. This campaign promotes consumption of convenient and delicious seafood as well as products and cooking methods that make this possible. Aeon has decided to develop products through the two main avenues of 1) taking out the fish bones that children find difficult to eat or preparing fish so that the bones can also be eaten and 2) seasoning fish so that it can been easily prepared in a frying pan or microwave. In August 2012, Aeon launched sales of Honetori Sanma (deboned fillet of Pacific saury), which became the first product certified as Fast Fish. By proposing many ideas such as offering a line-up of Western-style seasonings that overturn people s typical impression of fish products, sales of all Fast Fish products reached 4.6 million packs as of February Through the campaign, Aeon plans to actively continue these efforts with the hope that large numbers of children eat more fish and that when they became parents themselves in the future, they will teach the next generation about the great taste of fish. *1 Source: 2011 Survey of Seafood Consumption Trends, Japan Fisheries Association (general incorporated association) *2 Source: 2010 Survey of Student Dietary Circumstances, JAPAN SPORT COUNCIL Kazuhiro Takashima Principal, Shinozaki Elementary School Edogawa-ku, Tokyo August Vol.42 6

5 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Caring for the Mind and Body with Goods that Make Life More Fun Working women often have difficulty making time for themselves. Taking a little time at lunch or after work to stop in at a variety goods shop provides a welcome mental diversion for many women. Offering lifestyle goods, Aeon s specialty store R.O.U (Rock Our Utopia) in shopping centers (SC) that are an integral part of people s lives is one such shop. R.O.U offers ideas on how to add color and fun to daily life aimed at women in their 30s and 40s as well as their families. According to shop staff, body care and bath goods for refreshment and relaxation are attracting more attention recently. Both convenient products for daily use and special products that are used more leisurely on days off are popular. R.O.U, which currently operates 11 shops, plans to enhance its product offerings and create a more distinctive feel by strengthening its beauty and stationery corners in line with characteristics of local shopping centers and customers, aiming to open more shops. My Fit Makura Customized Pillows for a Comfortable Night s Sleep In order to lead a fulfilling daily life both mentally and physically, a good night s sleep is essential to relieve the day s fatigue. The key is finding bedding that is just right for oneself. Supporting the Health and Beauty of Working Women Relieving Stress, Rejuvenating the Mind Women increasingly participate in society, and modern working women have extremely busy schedules between work, home and/or raising children, which do not leave time for rest. Having relaxing and private moments in their busy days is essential for women who want to stay healthy and beautiful. Relaxation is an important part of thinking about women s health and beauty., In cooperation with Nishikawa Living Inc., Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. offers My Fit Makura (customized pillow), which has been developed based on data from 10,000 people. People can find out which pillow is best for them by inputting information such as their age, gender and firmness preferences into a terminal installed at the sales floor or the website. People can also remove filler material themselves to get the desired pillow height. Feedback from customers includes comments such as I ve tried many types of pillows before, but I like this one because I can adjust the height. The My Fit Makura is one of the products that is attracting increasing attention. Aromatherapy School Learning Relaxation Techniques to Soothe Mental and Physical Fatigue Aeon Body is a counseling-oriented shop that offers services welcomed by women highly attuned to beauty, health and relaxation. In addition to suggesting health foods, healings and beauty-related products, Aeon Body also operates a seminar business including an aromatherapy school and a body-care business with spa esthetic services. An Aeon Body Co., Ltd. spokesperson commented, Many women try too hard. We would like them to take better care of themselves. The store staff who are certified aromatherapy instructors can recommend a combination of products and services tailored to customers health concerns and worries that promote both inner and outer beauty and renewed vitality. Aeon Body also offers an aromatherapy school for people seeking to relieve physical and mental fatigue. Many customers are said to gain a more positive demeanor as they attend classes and acquire knowledge. The classes are popular with women who want to create more relaxation in their own lives as well as for their family. Aeon offers relaxation through a variety of products and services to give women more energy as they lead their busy lives. Voice Studying Aromatherapy Starts with Learning about Yourself Aromatherapy is said to improve the body s autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance. At our school, we start by having people learn about their own physical state, which is ideal for modern working women who can easily build up fatigue. Because Aeon Body is located at shopping centers, it is easy for customers to come here, and it has an extensive selection of items to create a beneficial environment. Matsue Ikeda Aromatherapy school instructor Aeon Body R.O.U is offering an extensive line-up of products to enrich leisure time R.O.U My Fit Makura, a pillow developed in collaboration with Nishikawa Living Inc., helps people get a good night s sleep Nishikawa Living( ) Aeon Body focuses on customer counseling services related to health and beauty Aeon Body Aeon Body August Vol.42 8

6 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Topvalu Healthy Ai offers one way to improve diet TOPVALU Healthy Ai Preventing Lifestyle Diseases in Middle-aged and Older Men Improving Diet to Manage Health According to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, one out of every two men middle-aged and older are currently suffering from or in the preliminary stage of metabolic syndrome, which is a risk factor that can trigger lifestyle diseases including diabetes and high blood pressure. This modern-day disease, however, can be prevented and treated by improving poor lifestyle habits such as overeating and lack of exercise. Products and services that increase middle-aged and older men s awareness toward health and support lifestyle improvements are needed.,, Irodori Kaisen Wafu Sarada (colorful Japanese-style seafood salad) jointly developed with Kagawa Nutrition University Aeon Mall Funabashi Doctor Land offers consultations in 13 clinical departments 13 Doctor Land Salads Developed with Kagawa Nutrition University for a Balanced Meal Aeon and Kagawa Nutrition University, which have built a cooperative relationship for almost 20 years in such areas as offering recipes to customers, concluded a comprehensive industry academia alliance in April As part of this, the two parties have jointly developed 10 salads under the supervision of Kagawa Nutrition University, which are sold at stores nationwide. The salads can also be easily purchased by middle-aged and older men who tend to eat out a lot. Adding one of the salads to a meal can bring the meal s nutritional balance closer to the ideal. The packaging uses the university s KNU Diet * method to illustrate how to eat balanced meals in an easy-to-understand way. Joint development of boxed meals is planned in the future aiming to contribute to customers better health. * The KNU Diet organizes food into four food groups based on their nutrient contents, and people choose foods to eat from each group using a point system based on their required daily calorie intake. Voice Lunch Is Key to Improving Businesspersons Diets Businesspersons with busy schedules often eat dinner at irregular hours. Lunch, however, provides a better opportunity to get balanced nutrition and improve the overall diet. I would like them to take advantage of the salads and boxed meals jointly developed with Aeon. Hiromi Ishida Professor, Laboratory of Administrative Dietetics Kagawa Nutrition University Improving Diet Deliciously and Conveniently with Topvalu Healthy Ai Aeon s private brand Topvalu Healthy Ai has been developed since 2007 based on the concept of reducing and eliminating calories and fat that are often consumed in excess as well as supplementing vitamins, minerals and fiber that tend to be lacking in people s diets. Topvalu Healthy Ai currently offers a range of about 80 products. Aeon Topvalu Co., Ltd. Director and General Manager Masakazu Nakatani emphasized that, Excessive intake of calories and sodium is a concern for middleaged and older people in particular. I would like them to try Healthy Ai products when they begin to take care of their health. We have focused first on good taste and then on convenience and economics so that people will continue to use the brand. This product development has been internationally recognized, with two products receiving the Gold Quality Award in Monde Selection 2013, which tests and rates food and drink products based on their technical standards. In addition, last December the brand launched Daizu Kokoa (soybean cocoa) and Yomogi Ryokucha (mugwort green tea), which have been certified as food for specified health use (FOSHU). Topvalu Healthy Ai will continue to expand its product line-up to meet customer needs. Health Management at Medical Malls Open for Consultations on Evenings and Weekends Middle-aged and older people with busy schedules often put off their own health management. Regular medical checkups and convenient access to a doctor s advice is important to prevent illnesses before they occur and from getting worse once they do. Aiming to help community residents to lead comfortable and healthy lives, Aeon is developing the Medical Mall framework, which locates multiple doctors offices within shopping centers and provides a complete range of related information, services and products. One of these Medical Malls is Doctor Land in Aeon Mall Funabashi. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and testing equipment and is open for consultations until nine p.m. even on weekends and holidays. Medical Malls are popular with consumers, who have made such comments as It s convenient that I m able to see a doctor without having to take time off work or leave early, and It helps that I can receive a prescription on the same day and do my shopping since a pharmacy is located within the mall. Aeon will continues to strengthen cooperation with community health-care providers and create Medical Malls that offer convenience and reputable primary care physicians. This is just the beginning of Aeon s endeavor August Vol.42 10

7 SPECIAL FEATURE Fostering Individual Well-being for a Healthy Society Connecting People in Community Spaces Through Hobbies and Interests Fun Exercise at One s Own Pace and Desired Time Aeon operates culture schools at eight shopping centers around Japan as a way for people to spend meaningful time in their leisure activities. One of these shopping centers is Aeon Mall Funabashi, which offers more than 100 types of classes in diverse areas such as art, crafts, dance, cultural studies and music. The enrollment fee is waived for people age 65 and older to make it easier for the In addition to wishing to remain healthy, many G.G also want to maintain youthfullooking bodies regardless of their age. Aeon operates Aeon Fitness Studio, which is a women-only circuit training gym. Circuit training combines exercise machines with weightlifting and can be done easily even by beginners and people who lack confidence in their physical strength. G.G to participate. A staff member from the Sports & Leisure Division of Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. According to staff, the G.G appreciate the ease and convenience of being able to commented, One exercise set takes thirty minutes, and the fact that it can be done take classes at the same place where they do their shopping, and conversation natu- at one s own pace and desired time is popular. Some people make friends with others rally springs up between people with the same interests, who in many cases then become friends. A staff member of the school commented, In the future, we would also like to play a concierge role and propose classes tailored to individuals after learning their preferences and requests so that the school serves as a place to enjoy activities as well as a venue for exchange. of the same age and encourage each other to work harder while exercising. I would like as many people as possible to know how great it feels to get the body moving. The sports club also offers regular body checks for members using a body composition monitor, as seeing the results of exercise in real numbers increases people s motivation to continue working out. Aeon is supporting customer s health mainte- Aeon promotes community development such as this so that the G.G can shine nance through these efforts. brighter and lead even more fulfilling lives every day. For G.G to Shine Brighter Ties to Society Through Local Communities Aeon promotes Kundo Koyama s concept of the Grand Generation (G.G) that the senior age is the greatest age of one s life and is making active efforts to support the G.G. People over 65 are said to have about 100,000 hours of leisure time each in their lives. If the G.G spend their time meaningfully and remain active while engaging with their community and society, it will create increased vitality in the aging Japanese society. Grand Generation(G.G )G.G65 10 G.G Striving for a Vibrant Society Composed of Healthy Individuals In modern society in which a diversity of lifestyle exists side by side, people should be able to maintain and improve their health just by changing their mindset or behavior a little bit. For example, knowing about the nutrients that create a healthy body and eating foods suited to one s physical needs, relieving stresses or worries in a way that fits one s own temperament, and maintaining a sound mental state through ties with society. Aeon continues to offer diverse products and services that facilitate health in the belief that supporting these kinds of activities for individuals creates increased vitality for society as a whole. Voice From Participants of Aeon's Culture School a cheerful instructor. After class, we sometimes all have tea together at a café in the shopping center. the time, but the goal of going to the culture school twice a month has given my days more purpose. less of whether I m good or bad. I m so grateful that I was able to find a hobby like this at my age. Aeon s culture school provides a community space for the G.G Proposing ways to create fulfilling leisure time through a diversity of classes Aeon Fitness Studio, where women can easily tailor their exercise routine to their own pace G.G G.G August Vol.42 12

8 Unique Point Translucency of the white base AEON SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITIES Striving for a sustainable society, Aeon continues environmental preservation and social contribution activities with local communities. China Ceramics with history Jingdenzen Unique Point Origins date back to a famous kiln of the Han Dynasty (206 BC 220 AD). During the Jingde Era of the Song Dynasty ( AD), the emperor at the time took a very strong liking to the ceramics produced by this kiln and changed its name. Since ancient times there have been kilns served the imperial court as well as those served the general public. Regardless of a person s status, ceramics from this kiln are loved by all. Collection / Tokyo National Museum, TNM Image Archives, TNM Image Archives No glazing results in a rustic texture Lifestyle Elegance Inspiring crockery Small items that bring us pleasure in daily life are imbued with culture and traditions worth preserving for the next generation. Japan, China and the countries of the ASEAN are home to many fascinating items In this issue, we are pleased to introduce eye-pleasing crockery pieces, which have a deep connection to food and drink. Unique Point Delicate designs drawn completely by hand Environmental Preservation Obtaining the World's First Biomass Verification for Plastic Shopping Bags and My Basket From production to disposal, biomass materials emit little CO2. Aeon s plastic shopping bags and My Basket (reusable baskets for taking purchases home) are made with biomass materials and have obtained Biomass Verification. Aeon is contributing to reducing environmental load by promoting Bring Your Own Shopping Bag Campaign along with raising customers awareness and encouraging use of biomass materials. (Biomass) (Biomass) Social Contributions Emergency Disaster Relief Aid and Donations for People Affected by the Sichuan Province Earthquake Aeon has donated 10 million yen (about 620,000 yuan) in emergency disaster relief aid via the Embassy of the People s Republic of China in Japan to help people affected by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Sichuan Province on April 20. In addition, Aeon collected donations at Group company stores operated in China from April 22 to May 5. A total of 223, yuan (about 3.60 million yen) collected from customers and employees was donated to organizations such as the Red Cross. Solar Power Generation Facilities Donated to Malaysian Junior High Schools On April 30, Aeon Environmental Foundation donated solar power generation facilities to two junior high schools in Malaysia. The Foundation has also donated the same facilities to 15 junior high schools in Japan since 2009 to familiarize communities with and spread the use of renewable energy. The facilities donated in Malaysia mark the beginning of overseas donations, with facilities scheduled to be presented to a total of 10 schools in FY AEON UNICEF Safe Water Campaign Held From April 6 to June 9, Aeon conducted the AEON UNICEF Safe Water Campaign. A total of 55,744,582 yen in donations collected from customers and contribution from the Aeon 1% Club as well as 5 yen donated from each bottle of Topvalu Natural Mineral Water 500 ml sold during the campaign period was presented to the Japan Commitee for UNICEF. These donations will be used to provide safe water to children in Cambodia and Laos TOPVALU 500ml 5 5,574 4, M7.0 1,000 ( 62 ) , ( 360 ) Making Wishes for Recovery from 3.11 Come True Aeon is conducting a variety of initiatives in partnership with customers to realize recovery and a bright future in the disaster-afflicted areas. Japan Colors and patterns depending on fire in a kiln Bizen ware Influenced by Sue ware which has roots reaching back to ancient China, earthen texture is a characteristic of Bizen ware items. Currently also used in restaurants overseas, the popularity of Bizen ware is spreading both in and outside Japan. Artists / Anjin Abe (Top), Hiroyuki Wakimoto (Bottom) Cooperation / BIZEN GALLERY AOYAMA Anjin Abe ( ) Hiroyuki Wakimoto ( ) BIZEN GALLERY AOYAMA Vietnam Packed with hopes and desires Bát Tràng Ceramics Dating back to the 15th century and influenced by Chinese porcelain, a unique texture embedded with warmth is one of the allures of Bát Tràng ceramics. It is said that hopes for abundant crops and good fortune are drawn with each simple ink brush-painted design. 15 Donations from the Disabled Persons Manufacturing Assistance Campaign Presented to Support the Activities of People with Disabilities in the Areas Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster. On April 5, Aeon presented donations of 26,269,826 yen from the Disabled Persons Manufacturing Assistance Campaign to the NPO organization, International NGO Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan). Donations collected from customers and employees were matched by equivalent contribution from the Aeon 1% Club and will be used to support manufacturing activities by people with disabilities in the Tohoku region. Aeon also plans other cooperative efforts such as selling the products they produce at Aeon shopping centers. 4 5 NPO 2,626 9,826 Donations of 170 Million Yen Presented to Support Children in Areas Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster. Aeon presented donations of approximately 170 million yen collected from customers through activities such as the Aeon Happy Yellow Receipt Campaign and the WAON for Tohoku Restoration as well as the Aeon Doyuten-kai (association of tenant stores at Aeon facilities) to the three prefectures of Fukushima, Iwate and Miyagi. The donations will be used to support children s daily lives and education. Presentation ceremony in Fukushima Prefecture 1 7,000 WAON 1 7, August Vol.42 14

9 Corporate Initiatives Corporate Initiatives Aeon Tsinghua Academy Opens in Partnership with National Tsinghua University of China Aeon Co., Ltd. and Aeon (China) Co., Ltd. (Aeon Group s China Headquarters) have established the Aeon Tsinghua University School of Social Science Social Development Research Center with National Tsinghua University. On May 24, the Research Center began Aeon s education program for management leaders, Aeon Tsinghua Academy. Aeon is actively partnering with universities in Japan, China and countries of the ASEAN to develop the next generation of management leaders Launch of Aeon Financial Service Co., Ltd. Aeon Financial Service Co., Ltd., a bank holding company, was established with subsidiaries that conduct business in such fields as credit, banking, insurance and e-money. The company provides customers with safer, more convenient and attractive financial services by capitalizing on its strengths as a financial Group that began in the retail industry. AEON Financial Service AEON Financial Service Kurashi no Money Plaza provides one-stop comprehensive financial services 4.1 Corporate Initiatives Proposing New Products and Services for the Grand Generation (G.G) For three days starting May 24, Aeon held the Grand Generation s Collection in Tokyo 2013 at the Tokyo International Forum to allow G.G ages 55 and older to experience Aeon s initiatives for G.G customers. Approximately 68,000 customers visited the event. Then on May 30, the remodeled Aeon Kasai Store (Tokyo Prefecture) reopened featuring full-scale services for G.G customers. (G.G) GRAND GENERATION S COLLECTION in TOKYO G.G Opening ceremony of Aeon Tsinghua Academy 5.24 Grand Generation s Collection in Tokyo 2013 GROUP NEWS April June 2013 Global Initiatives Global Initiatives Gold Quality Award Supporting Malaysian Producers Aiming for Stable Supply of Safe Food Products With the support of the Malaysian government, Aeon and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have fully begun a joint project called the Sustainable Supplier Development Program. This is the first such project in the Asian retail industry that seeks to establish a framework to continually procure safe raw materials and products and thereby contribute to the development of Malaysia s primary and secondary industrial producers. UNIDO Work Begins to Open First Stores in China s Hubei and Jiangsu Provinces Aeon has established Aeon(Hubei)Co., Ltd. in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and Aeon EastChina(Suzhou)Co., Ltd. in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Aeon has obtained business licenses in order to open the first stores in both regions in Aeon will pursue business expansion through the joint efforts of Group businesses, including shopping centers with GMS at the core, comprehensive financial services, other services, and specialty stores GMS Fifteen Topvalu products and nine MINISTOP original desserts won awards at the Monde Selection Awards Project signing ceremony Grand Gold Quality Award 2013 TOPVALU Corporate Initiatives Corporate Initiatives Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City Opens as First Smart Aeon Store with Disaster Preparedness Capabilities Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City has opened as a Smart Aeon store equipped with disaster prevention measures. Smart Aeon stores are stores featuring next-generation eco-friendly systems. In collaboration with Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., the shopping mall has introduced state-of-the-art facilities to save energy and secure an emergency power supply. In addition, the mall building features enhanced safety and will serve as a community base in the event of a disaster. 1 (DomeCity) DomeCity Aeon s private brand will mark its 40th anniversary in A variety of events leading up to the anniversary are planned, including new product development and launches, and inviting suggestions from customers Aeon Concludes Partnership Agreement with Kanda Gaigo Group and Kanda University of International Studies Aeon and Kanda Gaigo Group have concluded a partnership agreement. Recognizing the need to understand local values, cultures and customs as well as languages in order to provide the best possible products and services to customers in the Asian region, the industry university collaboration includes such initiatives as providing education to Aeon employees, open lectures given by Aeon, and the holding of joint events. Left: Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City Right: First Aid Station has some equipments such as power outlets in case of disasters (DomeCity) Global Initiatives First MINISTOP Opens in Indonesia MINISTOP Co., Ltd. has opened its first store in Indonesia, which is also the first retail store in Indonesia for the Aeon Group. This marks the seventh country including Japan in which the company does business. With its extensive fast food menu and eat-in corner, MINISTOP provides customers with a welcome place to take a break. 1 MINISTOP 1 7 MINISTOP Bintaro Sector 7 Store Bintaro Sector August Vol.42 16

10 Group CompAnIES 集团企业一览 永旺风景图 Around AEON Malaysia イオンイポーステーションショッピングセンター Aeon Ipoh Station 18 Shopping Center 8. Thailand マックスバリュ パタナカーン店 Maxvalu Pattanakarn Store 9. Malaysia ファンタジーキッズーナ イオンイポーステーションショッピングセンター Fantasy Kidzooona Aeon Ipoh Station 18 Shopping Center 10. China フェミニンカフェ イオンモール天津中北 Feminine Cafe Aeon Mall Tianjin Zhongbei 11. China イオン北京国際商城ショッピングセンター Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center 12. China イオンモール天津中北 Aeon Mall Tianjin Zhongbei Pure Holding Company AEON CO.,LTD. General Merchandise Store Business AEON Retail Co., Ltd. AEON Hokkaido Corporation SUNDAY CO., LTD. AEON KYUSHU CO., LTD. The Daiei, Inc. AEONBIKE CO.,LTD. AEON Bakery Co., Ltd. AEON LIQUOR CO.,LTD. AEON RYUKYU CO.,LTD. JOY Co., Ltd. TOPVALU COLLECTION CO., LTD. Bon Belta Co., Ltd. Supermarket Business Maxvalu Chubu Co., Ltd. Maxvalu Nishinihon Co., Ltd. Maxvalu Tohoku Co., Ltd. Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. Maxvalu Hokkaido Co., Ltd. Maxvalu Kyushu Co., Ltd. The Maruetsu,Inc. KASUMI CO.,LTD. Belc CO.,LTD. Inageya Co.,Ltd. AEON MARKET CO.,LTD. KOHYO CO., LTD. SANYO MARUNAKA CO.,LTD. MAXVALU KANTO CO., LTD. MAXVALU KITA TOHOKU CO., LTD. MAXVALU NAGANO CO., LTD. MAXVALU HOKURIKU CO., LTD. MAXVALU MINAMI TOHOKU CO., LTD. marunaka CO.,LTD. Aeon Maxvalu (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. Aeon Maxvalu (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Aeon Maxvalu (Qingdao) Co.,Ltd. Aeon Every Co.,Ltd. Discount Store Business AEON SUPERCENTER Co., Ltd. AEON BIG CO., LTD. Strategic Small Size Store Business MINISTOP CO., LTD. ORIGIN TOSHU CO., LTD. Network Service Co., Ltd. My Basket CO.,LTD RECODS. Co., Ltd. MINISTOP KOREA CO., LTD. QINGDAO MINISTOP CO.,LTD. Drugstore & Pharmacy Business CFS Corporation WELCIA HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Medical Ikkou Co., Ltd. TSURUHA HOLDINGS Inc. KUSURI NO AOKI CO., LTD. Kizuna Sogo-kaihatsu Co., Ltd. SHIMIZU YAKUHIN CO.,LTD. TAKIYA Co., Ltd. Yan-Yan Co., Ltd. Welpark Co., Ltd. ZAG ZAG Co., Ltd. Financial Services Business AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. AEON CREDIT SERVICE(ASIA)CO., LTD. AEON THANA SINSAP (THAILAND) PLC. AEON CREDIT SERVICE(M)BERHAD AEON CREDIT SERVICE CO., LTD. AEON BANK, LTD. AEON S.S.Insurance CO., LTD. AEON HOUSING LOAN SERVICE CO.,LTD. AEON INSURANCE SERVICE CO., LTD. AEON REIT Investment Corporation AEON Reit Management Co.,Ltd. ACS Credit Management Co.,Ltd. TOSHIBA FINANCE CORPORATION ACS CAPITAL CORPORATION. LTD. ACS INSURANCE BROKER (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. ACS LIFE INSURANCE BROKER (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. ACS SERVICING (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. ACS TRADING VIETNAM CO.,LTD. AEON CREDIT SERVICE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED AEON CREDIT SERVICE (PHILIPPINES) INC. AEON CREDIT SERVICE SYSTEMS (PHILIPPINES) INC. AEON Leasing Service (Lao) Company Limited AEON MICROFINANCE (CAMBODIA) PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co.,Ltd. AEON MICRO FINANCE (SHENZHEN) CO.,LTD. PT.AEON CREDIT SERVICE INDONESIA AEON MICROFINANCE (SHENYANG) CO., LTD. AEON CREDIT SERVICE (TAIWAN) CO., LTD. AEON CREDIT CARD (TAIWAN) CO., LTD. AEON MICRO FINANCE (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. AEON INSURANCE BROKERS (HK) LIMITED AEON CREDIT GUARANTEE (CHINA) CO.,LTD. AEON CREDIT HOLDINGS (HONG KONG) CO.,LTD. AEON INFORMATION SERVICE (SHENZHEN) CO.,LTD. Shopping Center Development Business AEON Mall Co., Ltd. AEON TOWN Co.,Ltd. Shimoda Town Co., Ltd. HIWADA SHOPPING MALL Co., Ltd. AEON MALL (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. AEON MALL (GUANGDONG) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. AEON MALL (HUBEI) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. AEON MALL VIETNAM CO., LTD. PT. AEON MALL INDONESIA PT.AMSL INDONESIA AEON MALL (JIANGSU) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. AEON MALL (CHINA) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. Listed Companies are shown in bold print Equity-method Affiliates Affiliated Companies Service Business AEON DELIGHT CO., LTD. AEON Fantasy Co., Ltd. ZWEI CO., LTD. AEON Eaheart Co., LTD. AEON COMPASS CO.,LTD. AEON CINEMAS CO., LTD. AEON DELIGHT ACADEMY CO., LTD. AEON DELIGHT SECURITY CO., LTD. AEON DELIGHT SERES CO., LTD. A to Z Service Co., Ltd. KAJITAKU Co., Ltd. Kankyouseibi CO., LTD. Kantouengineering CO., LTD. General Services, Inc. DO SERVICE CO., LTD. Reform Studio Co., Ltd. Warner Mycal Corporation A-LIFE SUPPORT Co.,Ltd. FMSSolution Co.,Ltd. AEON DELIGHT (MALAYSIA) SDN.BHD. AEON DELIGHT (VIETNAM) CO., LTD. AEON Fantasy Holdings (Thailand) Co.,LTD. AEON FANTASY (MALAYSIA) SDN.BHD. AEON Fantasy (Thailand) Co.,LTD. ZWEI (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. Dalian Neusoft Information Services Co., Ltd. SUZHOU Anjie Elevator Engineering Co.,Ltd. SUZHOU SHANGPIN Washing Service Co.,Ltd. SUZHOU ALLIANCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD. AEON Fantasy (Beijing) Co., LTD. AEON EAHEART RESTAURANT (QINGDAO) CO., LTD AEON DELIGHT (Hangzhou) SERVICE OUTSOURCING CO.,LTD. Aeon Delight Sufang (Suzhou) Comprehensive Facility Management Service Co.,Ltd. Aeon Delight Teda (Tianjin) Comprehensive Facility Management Service Co.,Ltd. AEON DELIGHT(CHINA)CO.,LTD. Specialty Store Business GFOOT CO., LTD. COX CO., LTD. Taka:Q Co., Ltd. Abilities JUSCO Co., Ltd. AEON FOREST CO., LTD. AEON PET CO.,LTD AEON BODY Co., Ltd. Claire s Nippon Co., Ltd. Cosmeme CO., LTD. Talbots Japan Co., Ltd. Branshes Co. Ltd MIRAIYA SHOTEN CO., LTD. Mega Sports Co., Ltd. MEGA PETRO Co., Ltd. LAURA ASHLEY JAPAN CO., LTD. AT Japan Co., Ltd. BLUE GRASS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. LAURA ASHLEY ASIA CO., LIMITED Mega Sports China Co., Ltd. NUSTEP (BEIJING) TRADE CO., LTD. TAIWAN LAURA ASHLEY CO., LTD. Talbots China CO., Ltd PET CITY (BEIJING) CO., LTD. E-commerce Business Aeon Direct Co.,Ltd. AEON Link Co., Ltd. ASEAN Business AEON ASIA SDN. BHD. AEON Co. (M)Bhd. AEON BIG (M) SDN. BHD. AEON (CAMBODIA) Co.,Ltd. AEON (Thailand) CO., LTD. AEON VIETNAM Co., LTD PT.AEON INDONESIA China Business AEON (CHINA) CO., LTD. AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited. Guangdong Aeon Teem Co., Ltd. Qingdao AEON Dongtai Co., Ltd. AEON South China Co., Ltd AEON EAST CHINA (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. AEON (HUBEI) CO.,LTD. Beijing AEON Co., Ltd. Shared Function Companies and Other YAMAYA CORPORATION AIC Inc. AEON Integrated Business Service Co., Ltd. AEON AGRI CREATE Co., Ltd. AEON GLOBAL SCM CO., LTD. AEON GLOBAL MERCHANDISING CO., LTD. AEON TOPVALU CO., LTD. AEON FOOD SUPPLY Co., Ltd. AEON MARKETING CO., LTD. Cordon Vert CO., LTD. Research Institute For Quality Living Co., Ltd. Amicus Funding Corporation,LLC. AEON GLOBAL SCM SDN.BHD. AEON TOPVALU MALAYSIA SDN.BHD. AEON TOPVALU (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. AIC MERCHANDISING (JAPAN) LTD. Tasmania Feedlot Pty. Ltd. AIC CHINA INC. AEON Demonstration Service Inc. AEON 1%Club Environmental Foundation The Cultural Foundation of Okada AEON EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT FUND LIMITED AEON As of May 2013