New Japan Recycling Council, a major nationwide on-site purchasing service, has hired a former Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department No. 3 and a lawyer who was acquitted as an advisor, building the industry’s most trusted system.
Mankunkankun Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 4, 2025 The New Japan Recycling Council, a major nationwide on-site purchasing service, has hired a former Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department No. 3 and a lawyer who has been found not guilty as a contractor, as advisors, building the industry’s most trusted system. Radio advertising was a huge hit, and annual sales exceeded 1.3 billion yen in the third fiscal year. Leading the industry with overwhelming communication power, declaring 2 billion yen in annual sales in the fourth fiscal year just a milestone October 1, 2025 The New Japan Recycling Council (headquarters: Sado City, Niigata Prefecture; Mankunkankun Co., Ltd.), a leading company providing on-site purchasing services in all 47 prefectures across Japan, has established an industry-leading compliance system by hiring former police officers, lawyers, and tax accountants as advisors.
Furthermore, their name recognition has rapidly increased through aggressive advertising. Their radio commercials in particular have generated a strong response, helping them achieve annual sales of 1.33 billion yen in just their third fiscal year. They have overturned the traditional image of on-site purchase services, which tended to be “shady,” and established a brand that is safe and reliable. ⸻ Advisors and Their Achievements ・Yuichi Sakurai (Former Metropolitan Police Department Superintendent / Highest Ranking Non-Career Officer) He served as the chief of the Organized Crime Division at Shinjuku and Shibuya Police Stations, overseeing some of the most challenging areas in the country. He was appointed “No. 3 in the Metropolitan Police Department,” the highest rank for a non-career officer. At the time of his retirement, he received the Metropolitan Police Commissioner General’s Special Award (Dagger), which is given to only one person that year. He is a legendary authority on crisis management and dealing with anti-social forces.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/155366/8/155366-8-2572db2666e1752b4b6074d10ba2cf20-945×1500.jpg Books by Yuichi Sakurai ・Takumi Ichikawa, Attorney at Law (Kaisakadori Law Office) Specialists in providing relief to victims of fraud and unscrupulous sales practices. At the forefront of consumer protection. ・ Attorney Hiroki Takahashi (Atom Law Office, Ichikawa Funabashi Branch) He has been called the “Acquittal Contractor” for winning an unprecedented four consecutive acquittals in criminal cases. He provides legal commentary on his YouTube channel, “Lawyer Hiroki Takahashi’s Legal Check Channel,” and writes a column for the Nikkan Gendai newspaper. He boasts an overwhelming presence in both legal affairs and information dissemination. ・Takehito Nakaniwa, Certified Public Tax Accountant (Shibuya Partners Certified Public Tax Accountants) A management watchdog supporting financial and tax transparency. ⸻ Unique initiatives not found in other companies 1. Rapid growth through advertising strategies Radio commercials were actively deployed. They proved particularly popular with the senior demographic, resulting in a rapid increase in response. With advertising investment as the driving force behind growth, annual sales exceeded 1.33 billion yen in the third fiscal year. 2. Thorough Security System We have implemented a random confirmation phone system to verify on-site quality based on customer feedback. Furthermore, we hold special training sessions led by Mr. Sakurai once a year to ensure that all employees are aware of crime prevention and compliance with laws and regulations. 3. An Ironclad Team of Experts Metropolitan Police Department No. 3 × Innocent Contractor Lawyer × Consumer Protection Lawyer × Tax Accountant. We guarantee peace of mind with the “strongest team in the industry” that covers all aspects of crime prevention, law, and finance. ⸻ Comment from the Representative “The on-site purchasing industry still has a deeply rooted image of being ‘shady’ and ‘unsettling.’ That’s why we chose to build trust head-on. We have an ironclad team, including Mr. Sakurai, the Metropolitan Police Department’s No. 3, Attorney Takahashi, an acquittal
contractor, Attorney Ichikawa, a consumer protection lawyer, and tax professional, Certified Public Tax Accountant Nakaniwa. Furthermore, by openly disseminating information through radio commercials, we have grown into a brand chosen by many customers. We are here to raise the industry’s reputation. We will make safety and trust the new norm and lead the on-site purchasing industry into the next era. ⸻ Company profile ・ Company name: New Japan Recycling Council ・ Location: 6-2 Kubota, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture ・ Business: On-site purchasing service (pianos, large furniture and appliances, clothing, kimonos, precious metals, brand-name goods, unwanted items, etc.) – Annual sales: 1.33 billion yen (FY2025 results/3rd fiscal year) – Service area: 47 prefectures nationwide For more information about this release