{"id":33,"date":"2024-12-20T11:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:49:08","slug":"message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/message\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the President"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-kv-brand\">\n<div class=\"c-kv-brand__container\">\n<h1 class=\"c-ttl-3 c-ttl-3--en-s\">\n            <span class=\"c-ttl-3__main c-ttl-3__main--s\">Message from <br \/>the President<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/h1>\n<p>        <!-- [\/c-ttl-3] --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><main class=\"l-contents l-contents--message\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-section-anchor\">\n<ul class=\"c-list-anchor\">\n<li class=\"c-list-anchor__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/brand\/\" class=\"c-list-anchor__link\">Our Beliefs<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-anchor__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/message\/\" class=\"c-list-anchor__link\">Message from the President<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-anchor__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/history\/\" class=\"c-list-anchor__link\">JFC Japan&#8217;s History<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-anchor__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/group\/\" class=\"c-list-anchor__link\">Major Group Companies<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-anchor__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/about\/\" class=\"c-list-anchor__link\">Corporate Data<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <!-- [\/c-list-anchor] --><\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"c-section-message\">\n<div class=\"c-section-message__container\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message c-cassette-message--en\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__container\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__head\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__main\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/company\/message\/img_01-2.png?v=202606\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-cassette-message__president\"><span class=\"c-cassette-message__president c-cassette-message__president--name-en\">Naohiro Takahashi,<\/span> President and Representative Director<\/h2>\n<p>                        <span class=\"c-cassette-message__president-message\">Message from the <span class=\"c-cassette-message__president-message c-cassette-message__president-message--bold\">President<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__icon\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/company\/message\/icon_01.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"c-cassette-message__ttl\">Sharing Diverse Japanese Cuisine with the World<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__body\">\n<p class=\"c-cassette-message__txt c-cassette-message__txt--left\">In the past, sushi and tempura were synonymous with Japanese food abroad, but now a much wider variety of Japanese food is beloved worldwide.<br \/>Thanks to a surge in inbound tourism and the global popularity of Japanese pop culture like anime and manga, foods from ramen and onigiri to everyday izakaya food and sake are enjoyed on a global level.<br \/>Going beyond traditional dishes, Japan&#8217;s uniquely evolved yoshoku (Western-style dishes) and yogashi (Japanese sweets) are also capturing the world&#8217;s attention.<br \/>Celebrated for their exquisite taste, delicate flavors, and visual beauty, these culinary innovations are seeing rapid expansion overseas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-cassette-message__txt c-cassette-message__txt--left c-cassette-message__txt--right\">As a result, the global appreciation for Japanese cuisine has reached unprecedented heights, and the market continues to grow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- [\/c-cassette-message] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message c-cassette-message--2 c-cassette-message--en-2\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__container\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__head\">\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__img c-cassette-message__img--en\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/company\/message\/img_02-2.png?v=202606\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__icon\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/company\/message\/icon_02.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"c-cassette-message__ttl\">Forging the Future: Japanese Food Culture Meets FoodTech<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message__body\">\n<p class=\"c-cassette-message__txt c-cassette-message__txt--left\">At the heart of this global expansion is the rich, centuries-old foundation of traditional Japanese food culture.<br \/>But equally vital is the advanced food technology that makes it possible to share this culture with the rest of the world.<br \/>Japan\u2019s cutting-edge freezing and logistics technologies dramatically extend freshness, allowing us to deliver the &#8220;authentic taste of Japan&#8221; to local markets overseas\u2014something that was once incredibly difficult to achieve.<br \/>By combining these advanced technologies with traditional craftsmanship and the uncompromising dedication (kodawari) of our producers, we will continue bringing new value and exciting choices to dining tables around the globe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- [\/c-cassette-message] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cassette-message c-cassette-message--3 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from home.<br \/>Over a century later, we have grown into a vital global bridge, exporting premium food products from Japan and across Asia to the rest of the world.<br \/>Rooted in our corporate philosophy of &#8220;reliable products and attentive services,&#8221; we are working harder than ever to maximize the potential of Japanese food culture, always prioritizing food safety and reliability.<br \/>We are fully committed to bringing exceptional, inspiring culinary experiences to the global market, helping Japanese cuisine take root as a true global standard.<br \/>As we look to the future, our entire team remains united in this mission, and we deeply appreciate your continued partnership and support.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- [\/c-cassette-message] --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-section-nav\">\n<div class=\"c-section-nav__container\">\n<ul class=\"c-list-nav\">\n<li class=\"c-list-nav__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/brand\/\" class=\"c-list-nav__link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-list-nav__img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/top\/img_list04.png\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"c-list-nav__txt\">Our Beliefs<\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-nav__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcjapan.co.jp\/en\/company\/message\/\" class=\"c-list-nav__link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-list-nav__img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/themes\/pk1\/assets\/img\/top\/img_list05-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"c-list-nav__txt\">Message from the President<\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list-nav__item\">\n                    <a 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