KANEMAN CO., LTD. [Main Office] Address: 3-42-2, Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 JAPAN Phone: 0120-874-478 Facsimile: 03-3796-2695 E-mail: info@kaneman.co.jp [Sales Department and Product Center] Address: 3-17-3 Kyodo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0052 JAPAN Phone: 03-5477-8011 Facsimile: 03-5477-8041 [Press Department] Address: 3-42-2 1F, Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 JAPAN Phone: 03-3796-6863 Facsimile: 03-3796-6856 [Osaka Office] Address: 8F 2-2-9, Minamihonmachi Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0054 JAPAN Phone: 06-4964-0355 Facsimile: 06-4964-0356           [MESSAGE] In 1976, I moved to the United States and established a local corporation. The experiences fostered during those six years lead to my current company philosophy: "We should introduce high quality products not known in Japan from around the world. At the same time, we should not forget that dealing with products is essentially the same as dealing with people." Although times have changed and we have seen the arrival of the so-called "borderless age" with massive amounts of information flowing in from all over of the world, our company philosophy still remains unchanged today, as the need for an eye to recognize "true quality" is now more important than ever. Kaneman Co. aims to create high quality products by using the company's background in the import business, which allowed Kaneman to benefit by learning various ideas from many countries' diverse values. To mention one example of the company's recent business development, we embarked a new project by commissioning a British designer living in Paris to create a line of casual wear targeted to the Japanese market with a taste of an European's lifestyle. However, one thing will always remain the same in whatever we do, "our spirits will be uncompromising to our products, with careful attention made to every detail." In today's global society, we aim to foster originality that reflects the mature spirit of the Japanese culture and history, and we will endeavor to maintain this to be Kaneman's ideal. January, 2001 Seiko Kaneko           [HISTORY] 1983 February Establish Kaneman Co., Ltd. 1984 April Open 1st Store for HEMISPHERES 1985 May October Begin HEMISPHERES License Production Open 1st Store for Harriss 1988 June Begin Importing Business with Italy's CI-VA 1994 April September Move Headquarters to Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Open HEMISPHERES' Aoyama Store 1997 February September November Completion of New Head Office Building Begin Importing Business with Germany's trippen Open trippen's 1st Store in Harajuku Open trippen's Daikanyama Store 1999 March August Open trippen's Kobe Store Move HEMISPHERES' Aoyama Store 2000 March December Open Harriss' Daikanyama Store Due to Business Expansion, Move Osaka Sales Office as Osaka Branch to Shinsaibashi 2002 February October Begin Importing Business with Italy's Wool Group Open Harriss' Hakata Izutsuya Store 2003 June August Begin Importing Business with France's PERMANENT VACATION Open Harriss' Nagoya Store 2005 April May October Begin Importing Business with Spain's KTW Begin Importing Business with Italy's M. FALORNI Open Harriss' Osaka Umeda Store 2006 February   Begin Inporting Business with France's les chemins blancs         [BRAND CONCEPT] [Harriss] Harriss goes back to a shop that opened in the Les Halles district of Paris in 1980. The brand proposes a casual line of clothing with intellectual and sophisticated qualities. The various clothing items are based on simple basic designs with a touch of Paris esprit and subtle delivery of the latest trend with exquisite details and use of colors. Harriss items are popular as everyday clothing among working women for every generation. Product line-up consists of individual items that allow to coordinate freely in various ways to match the customer's personal taste and accessory items from other European countries, completing the overall look. The moment the clothings are worn, the tailoring quality and carefully selected materials become apparent. The comfortable fit and sizes for Japanese women are reasons for its popularity. For those women who wish to be true with themselves and always want to maintain elegance, Harriss continues to provide basic but new styles for their wardrobe. [HEMISPHERES] The word "HEMISPHERES" is the French word for Northern Hemispheres. As the name suggests, HEMISPHERES line-up consists of items selected from Europe and the United States; a collection of clothing that exceeds borders, generation and class. Originally founded by Jean-Sebastian, Charles d'ESTAINVILLE and Pierre FOURNIER, HEMISPHERES has continued to evolve with the transition of the times, establishing a sharper sensibility and an unparalleled individuality. With "hard woven garment" as its basic theme, HEMISPHERES items are widely popular as everyday clothing by sophisticated people who have their own taste and appreciate high quality. When worn, the clothing displays a sense of aesthetic and playfulness, uninhibited by rules. And most importantly, the brand philosophy toward authenticity allows the wearer to stand out. HEMISPHERES aims to attain such an outlook of the world. From blue jeans to cashmere coats, and basics to avante garde wear, HEMISPHERES continues to provide a sophisticated look and a polished mix of coordinated styles to brigthen everyday life. [trippen] trippen, a designer's shoe brand, was founded in Berlin by Michael Oehler and Angela Spieth, presidents and meisters of shoe craftsmanship. Awarded for its design twice in 1996 and 2000 by the International Design Center in Stuttgart, Germany, trippen holds an excellent reputation for its stylish shoes full of aesthetic sense. Additionally, its shoes are used at high-end collections by designers, including Yoji Yamamoto, The best characteristics of trippen are a dream-like comfort represented as anatomical shoes and its trendy design. trippen's final creation fits various individuals and lifestyles, with a reputation of having no rivals for its perfection. Another fascinating part about trippen is its reasonably set prices. By closely communicating with both designers, a partnership was established between trippen and Kaneman in 1997. Like the Harajuku shop, all the managed shops within Japan will not only have the same interior designs as the shops in trippen's home country Germany, but Kaneman aims to follow trippen's philosophy of "being responsible for the environment, consumers and workers" in all aspects of the products.         (c) 2003-2009 KANEMAN CO., LTD. All rights reserved