The contributed article by our president, Kaneko was published in Kyoto Shinbun on 2025 March 25th.
To the world with the spirit of our philosophy–-“Sampo Yoshi.”
Will 2025 mark the end of the free trade era? With the return of the US president’s authority, who calls himself the "Tariff Man," protectionism is beginning to sweep the world. Some perceive this as a selfish tariff policy that prioritizes their own country which could have serious impacts on the global economy.
As a trading company specializing in the import and export of fresh foods and flowers, our business is greatly affected by international conditions.
As circumstances change moment by moment, the most rewarding aspect of the trading business is sowing the “seeds” of a new business by focusing on wisdom, discovery and procuring outstanding products.
Last year, I continued to visit many countries, including those in South America and Europe, for business meetings. Wherever I went, I learned how factors such as international conflicts, sharp increases in the cost of resources and materials, and climate change have cast a shadow over economies and people’s everyday lives.
Through business exchange with people from overseas whose cultures, lifestyles, and historical and religious viewpoints differ from our own, it is also our mission as a trading company to deepen our communication with them. Although our contribution may only be small, I am convinced that repeated and diligent interaction, guided by the spirit of our philosophy, “Sampo Yoshi,” which means that the business we conduct must benefit the seller, buyer, and society to pave the way to world peace.
Will 2025 mark the end of the free trade era? With the return of the US president’s authority, who calls himself the "Tariff Man," protectionism is beginning to sweep the world. Some perceive this as a selfish tariff policy that prioritizes their own country which could have serious impacts on the global economy.
As a trading company specializing in the import and export of fresh foods and flowers, our business is greatly affected by international conditions.
As circumstances change moment by moment, the most rewarding aspect of the trading business is sowing the “seeds” of a new business by focusing on wisdom, discovery and procuring outstanding products.
Last year, I continued to visit many countries, including those in South America and Europe, for business meetings. Wherever I went, I learned how factors such as international conflicts, sharp increases in the cost of resources and materials, and climate change have cast a shadow over economies and people’s everyday lives.
Through business exchange with people from overseas whose cultures, lifestyles, and historical and religious viewpoints differ from our own, it is also our mission as a trading company to deepen our communication with them. Although our contribution may only be small, I am convinced that repeated and diligent interaction, guided by the spirit of our philosophy, “Sampo Yoshi,” which means that the business we conduct must benefit the seller, buyer, and society to pave the way to world peace.
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