News Release

2018 Jan 27
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited

AEON Kumamoto Banpeiyu Festival Opening Ceremony

AEON Kumamoto Banpeiyu Festival Opening Ceremony was held on 27 January in AEON STYLE Kornhill, officiated by guests including Mr. Yoshiaki Bando, Chief Director, Kumamoto Prefectural Government Hong Kong Representative Office and KUMAMON, the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, together with representatives of AEON Stores (Hong Hong) Co., Limited.

Brought with him 3000 banpeiyus, KUMAMON came to AEON to promote his hometown's signature fruit. Banpeiyu is the world's largest kind of citrus fruit and is famous for the excellent balanced flavour between sweet and sour, making it one of Kumamoto's most distinct food.

When KUMAMON appeared on stage, the audience welcomed him with screams of excitement and flashlights. After the ceremony, KUMAMON visited the sales area of banpeiyu and promoted the fruit to customers. Later on that day, KUMAMON held three fan meetings in different AEON stores to get in touch with his fans.

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About AEON Stores
AEON Stores was established in Hong Kong in 1985 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1994. The Group is mainly engaged in the operation of general merchandise stores (GMS). Currently, it operates 10 GMS, 2 independent supermarkets, 33 independent Living PLAZA by AEON, 30 independent Daiso Japan, 1 independent Bento Express by AEON and 4 Mono Mono and 3 KOMEDA'S Coffee in densely populated districts in Hong Kong. It also operates 21 GMS and 15 independent supermarkets in Guangdong Province, the PRC.

For more information:
AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited
Corporate Communication Department
Tel.:(852)2165 0777
Email:aeonpr@aeonstores.com.hk

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