Hiroaki Nishihara

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Vision Capital Corp. provides private equity investments. It provides equipment leasing and financing, asset-based financing, and capital markets advisory support services to the small and middle market clients in private sectors. The company was founded on May 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Tomoe Corp., Sapporo Tomoe Corp. KK is a kindergarten located in Kita Nozawa, Minami-ku, Sapporo. The school aims to foster rich sensitivity in children and parents, and to grow together. The school building features an open space that encourages free contact and play between children, and the rich nature surrounding the school provides a colorful backdrop for learning and growth throughout the four seasons.