Yujiro Nozawa, President of Obaneya Co., Ltd., Receives the Order of the Rising Sun

Obaneya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture) is pleased to announce that our President, Yujiro Nozawa, has received the 'Order of the Rising Sun' in the 2026 Spring Conferment of Decorations.

The ceremony for the decoration and the imperial audience were held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our business partners, stakeholders, and all our employees who have supported us throughout these years.

The Order of the Rising Sun is a prestigious honor bestowed by the Japanese government upon individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the state and public, and who have demonstrated exemplary technical skills or achievements over many years in fields such as agriculture, commerce, and industry.

This award recognizes President Nozawa's dedicated efforts in advancing the food industry through the production of domestic Japanese pickles and his early initiatives in developing international business opportunities.

Our company will continue to value 'taste, safety, peace of mind, and health' while striving to bring smiles through food to all our customers.

Furthermore, guided by our management philosophy, 'Contributing to society through creativity and challenging ourselves to create a rich food culture,' we aim to continue growing with our local community and serving as a company that contributes to society. We kindly ask for your continued support.