Ougi-kai was founded in 1989 by our company president,Kenji Agata.With
the support of our business and personal acquaintances,Ougi-kai has
taken part in a variety of social welfare projects.Contributions to the
Wakyokai-Hachiraku Children's Home in the city of Shinshiro from the
core of Ougi-kai's activities,but its relief donations know no national
boundaries.In 20 years of service, the group has grown to include 20
member companies with the assistance of over 30 supporters.
The painting used for the cover of this brochure is a work by Kenji Agata,
our corporate representative. Mr.Agata has coined the expression
YU-SAI-SHO-GA to describe his calligraphic painting. The word YU means
fun or play,evoking the spirit in which Agata creates his work and would
like it to be viewed. While fulfilling the duties of both SUEHIRO president
and owner of Museum Coffee House Horaikan,Agata has produced a large
number of paintings.The painting above is an example of an Enso-a
circle drawn to visualize enlightenment in Zen.The Enso expresses
complate contentment. We present this painting as a symbol of our
corporate philosophy:Trust Above All Else,One Company United.