Shizuoka, Kikugawa/Makinohara Aim to Become "Japan's No. 1 Brussels Sprouts Brand"! Murase Farm Incorporates and Begins Survey on Intent for DPO Funding

Overview

Murase Farm Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hiroyuki Murase, hereinafter "Murase Farm"), which produces and sells vegetables, announces that it has begun a survey on the intent for funding through a Direct Public Offering (DPO).

Background of Funding

Since our founding in September 2024, with the belief of "Delivering delicious vegetables and happiness," we have continued to grow vegetables with a focus on taste, primarily winter brussels sprouts and summer corn. Fortunately, many customers now visit our direct sales store, and we receive many smiles every day. We are deeply grateful for everyone's warm encouragement and patronage.

To further growth and business expansion, Murase Farm has now incorporated and established "Murase Farm Co., Ltd." We aim to strengthen our production base and envision a dream of delivering "Murase Farm Brand" vegetables nationwide and globally, along with happiness.

Murase Farm's most intensive cultivation is "brussels sprouts." Shizuoka Prefecture produces over 90% of Japan's brussels sprouts, and Kikugawa City, where our fields are located, accounts for 60% of that production, making it Japan's top brussels sprouts producing area. Murase Farm's brussels sprouts are firm yet tender, with excellent umami and sweetness, and are highly praised by customers. They are sold at supermarkets and restaurants both within and outside the prefecture, as well as at our direct sales store for local customers, and delivered to customers nationwide.

Murase Farm will continue to refine its production techniques in this region and aim to become Japan's No. 1 brand, known as "When you think of brussels sprouts, you think of Murase Farm." We will further promote the "Murase Farm Brand" from Japan's top production area to the rest of the country.

Main Product in Winter: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts field

Summer Product: Corn

Corn field

Details of Murase Farm's business overview and plans can be found here:

~Towards a beloved brand that "delivers delicious vegetables and happiness"~

https://x.gd/9ClFe

About DPO and This Investment Intent Survey

A DPO is a method of fundraising where a company directly solicits its shares without going through financial institutions. It is an optimal method for small and medium-sized enterprises to gather shareholders who share their business philosophy and direction and can partner with them long-term, and cases are increasing in Japan in recent years.

Under the guidance of a specialized certified public accountant, we will issue "preferred shares" with a maximum of 10 million yen, which do not require the submission of a securities notification under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. While these shares do not carry voting rights, if the company generates profits, 20% of the net profit for the period will be distributed as preferential dividends in total, and shareholders will receive our carefully selected vegetables annually through a shareholder benefit program.

Prior to the formal application acceptance, we will first conduct an online "Investment Intent Survey" to gauge your interest.

▼Investment Intent Survey Questionnaire is here:

https://form.run/@murasefarm-ps-survey

The following link contains company explanation materials and the business plan for this fundraising.

https://x.gd/9ClFe

Those who express interest in their response will be guided through the formal share application process. We sincerely hope you will participate as a shareholder in our business activities.

A Message from Hiroyuki Murase (Representative)

Since going independent in 2024, I have faced each crop with the desire to "deliver delicious vegetables and happiness." The smiles of the local people who directly tell us at the direct sales store,

"I can't wait for Murase-san's corn!"

"When will the brussels sprouts be available?"

are our greatest driving force.

This incorporation and the recruitment of shareholders through DPO are major challenges for us. The funds raised will be carefully allocated to equipment investment and material procurement for further business expansion. Through vegetable cultivation, we aim to deliver the joy of meeting people with exceptional produce, the感動 (emotion) of eating, and to pass on our precious farmland to the next generation. We want to create such a rich cycle in this region. We appreciate your continued support for the future challenges of Murase Farm Co., Ltd.

About Murase Farm Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Murase Farm Co., Ltd.

Representative: Representative Director (Farm Owner) Hiroyuki Murase

Location: 2116-8 Higashihagiwa, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 421-0501

Date of Incorporation: June 2026

Official Website: https://murasenouen.jp

Main Business Activities: Production and sales of over 40 types of vegetables annually, mainly brussels sprouts and corn; operation of direct sales store, etc.

Main Media Appearances: BS NTV "Shunkann Recipe" (2023), SBS Radio "Gogo Borake" (2024), Shizuoka Asahi TV "Tobikkiri! Shizuoka" (2025), Shizuoka Daiichi TV "the NEXT Suteki na Ashita e" (2026), etc.