'Nomu Silica' Wins Triple Crown as No.1 in the Silica Water Market

Qvou Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe, Hyogo; CEO: Ryutaro Kubo), the operator of 'Kirishima Natural Water: Nomu Silica,' is pleased to announce that it has ranked No.1 in three categories—'Sales No.1,' 'Mail Order Sales No.1,' and 'Cumulative Sales No.1'—in a market survey on silica water (natural mineral water) conducted by the Japan Marketing Research Organization for the period ending April 2026.

### Key Points - Won No.1 in three categories: Sales, Mail Order Volume, and Cumulative Sales in the silica water market. - A survey was conducted by the Japan Marketing Research Organization among 8 major companies. - To celebrate the triple crown, a giveaway campaign is being held for 2 weeks on X (formerly Twitter), where 100 people can win a box of 'Nomu Silica' (500ml x 24 bottles).

### Survey Overview This certification is based on individual interviews conducted by the Japan Marketing Research Organization with 8 major companies in the silica water (natural mineral water) market. Our brand 'Nomu Silica' was certified as No.1 in the three indicators of sales, mail order volume, and cumulative sales. - **Survey Title:** Market Survey on Silica Water (Natural Mineral Water) for the April 2026 period - **Organization:** Japan Marketing Research Organization - **Period:** February 15, 2026 – April 8, 2026 - **Method:** Individual interviews with 8 major companies

### Giveaway Campaign To celebrate the triple crown, we are holding a campaign on the official Nomu Silica X account. - **Campaign Name:** 'Thanks to You, No.1 in Silica Market! Repost Campaign' - **Period:** Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 23:59 - **Prize:** 'Kirishima Natural Water: Nomu Silica' 500ml x 24 bottles (100 winners) - **How to Enter:** Follow @nomusilica and repost the target post. - **Announcement:** Winners will be contacted via DM around mid-May.

### About 'Kirishima Natural Water: Nomu Silica' With over 100 million bottles sold, 'Nomu Silica' is a miraculous natural water born over hundreds of years from the Kirishima mountain range. 1. **World-Class Silica Content:** Contains 97mg/L of silica, along with bicarbonate ions, sulfate, and vanadium in an ideal balance. 2. **Rich Minerals and Drinkability:** Although it is medium-hard water (approx. 130mg/L hardness), it is smooth and easy to drink, even at room temperature. 3. **Commitment to Safety:** No preservatives are used. The water is heat-sterilized at 130°C and bottled in a sterile system. We also conduct monthly tests for PFAS to ensure safety.

### Product Details - **Name:** Kirishima Natural Water: Nomu Silica - **Ingredients:** Water (Mineral water) - **Volume:** 500mL, 2L - **Ingredients (per 1L):** Silica: 97mg / Bicarbonate Ion: 170mg / Sulfate: 30mg / Vanadium: 34μg / Calcium: 31mg / Magnesium: 14mg - **Seller:** Qvou Co., Ltd.