Message from the President

Row Imamura, CEO

Happy New Year and thank you for visiting our website!

Although we’d been warned that this year would be a relatively warm winter, the usual cold weather has arrived at our headquarter location in the Fuji and Fujinomiya area. As such, the beauty of Mt. Fuji can now be viewed, although this year, the snow on Mt. Fuji seems to be less than usual due to lower temperatures and less rain compared to last year. Nonetheless, we’re certain that you’ll be captivated by the beauty of our beloved and sacred Mt. Fuji. Please come to Fuji and Fujinomiya if you’re in Japan; our hospitality will be as warm and friendly as usual.

With the Republican party set to take over the White House, House and Senate in the USA, I believe that the global economy will change drastically in 2025. We expect to see many policies implemented to reflect a firm “America First” stance. In Europe, as well, new administrations will be leading their respective nations that will be more focused on prioritizing their own nations. Depending upon what protectionist measures emerge, such as tariffs, the global economy may be adversely affected. On the flip side of the coin, Japan's economy is expected to continue steady growth, mainly driven by domestic demand. Personal consumption is expected to recover with increasing real wages, and capital investments to expand. Uncertainties in the global economy, however, such as the political situation in other nations and geopolitical turmoil, remain significant risk factors. The Ishiba government, a minority ruling party, faces a difficult task in steering both foreign and domestic policy. Japan’s response to global occurrences may be delayed if policy management becomes stagnant, leading to domestic political turmoil, and in turn, may also have a negative impact on the growth of the domestic economy.

Our mainstay domestic health food business continues to struggle due to the impact of last year's red yeast rice issue. However, we are turning this crisis into an opportunity by responding to legal revisions and promoting activities that increase trust in health foods by pursuing “safety and security” from a “consumer first” perspective. We are also strengthening the supply capabilities for our “flavor capsules” which are sold globally and reinforcing our sales structure for our overseas health foods. By doing so, we aim to contribute to the mental and physical health of people around the world.

Sunsho Pharmaceutical will continue to evolve in 2025 as a “best partner” to all our partners. We look forward to your continued support and to making 2025 a fruitful and successful year.

January 1, 2025
Row Imamura, CEO