We want to make Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, the city with the highest penetration rate of wood-burning stoves in Japan! #AprilDream

Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a "day to express dreams." This press release is the dream of "Makilife Co., Ltd." Makilife Co., Ltd. (Representative: Takuya Ikeda), which imports, sells, and installs wood-burning stoves, aims to make its hometown, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, the city with the highest penetration rate of wood-burning stoves in Japan, and then expand this circle nationwide.

**■ The Background of the Dream** Takashima City, located in the northwestern part of Shiga Prefecture, is a nature-rich area surrounded by Lake Biwa and mountains. In winter, cold winds blow from the Sea of Japan, and snowfall can reach nearly one meter. Wood-burning stoves are useful for comfortably spending such a harsh cold season. The far-infrared rays contained in the wood fire and the radiant heat emitted by the stove body warm the body from the core, and gazing at the flickering flames also has a relaxing effect. The firewood used as fuel comes from thinned wood cut from the surrounding mountains, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the effective utilization of forest resources. It also serves as preparation in case electricity or gas cannot be used during disasters. Furthermore, in Takashima City, many people who have relocated there install wood-burning stoves when renovating old traditional houses, which helps attract new people to a region experiencing population decline.

**■ Current Activities** For over 10 years, Makilife Co., Ltd. has been selling high-quality wood-burning stoves directly imported from Europe. By consistently handling chimney construction, maintenance, firewood sales, and home renovations, they deliver a "life with fire" optimal for many families' housing situations and lifestyles.