●Support for the Project of Cancer Education by Pink Ribbon Advisors^*2

Kao is continuing its support since last year of the Project of Cancer Education by Pink Ribbon Advisors organized by the Japan Society of Breast Health^*3 , in which Pink Ribbon Advisors who are cancer survivors serve as instructors and give lessons at junior high and high schools. Based on their own experience, the instructors communicate accurate information about cancer and breast cancer for the purpose of increasing students' awareness about their health. At the same time, having people who have survived cancer serve as instructors also creates an opportunity for cancer survivors to play a role in society. Students who participated in the lessons provided feedback such as, "I didn't know anything about cancer before, but now I've learned a lot. I want to tell others what I've learned," and "I want to tell my family about what I've learned today, including the importance of cancer screenings," showing how the lessons will also promote health education among the families and friends of the students.

●In-store educational activities
At stores that carry the KANEBO and the Twany^*4 counseling brand of Kanebo Cosmetics, beauty counselors pass out leaflets with instructions on how to perform self-examinations and samples of oil and body cream that can be used with self-examinations (limited quantities).

●Global activities
Some overseas Kao Group companies in Asia and Russia will provide information about breast cancer and self-examinations at their retail counters and on websites and social media.

The Kao Group will continue supporting women through various activities so that they can live beautifully and conduct healthy daily lives.

Kao creates high-value-added products that enrich the lives of consumers around the world. Through its portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries and Molton Brown, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people in Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe. Combined with its chemical division, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,500 billion yen in annual sales. Kao employs about 33,000 people worldwide and has 130 years of history in innovation. Please visit the Kao Group website for updated information.