CCC Group signs LOI with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs as part of the cultural and creative industry. TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE to open first store in eastern Taiwan, Yilan, at the end of 2026
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 22, 2025 CCC Group signs LOI with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs as a cultural and creative industry. TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE to open its first store in eastern Taiwan, Yilan, at the end of 2026 —Aiming to be a bridge connecting the cultures and futures of Japan and Taiwan— Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Takahashi At the 2025 Taiwan Investment Summit held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Tsutaya Taiwan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “CCC”) and its subsidiary, Tsutaya Taiwan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Taiwan Tsutaya”), were recognized for their activities in Taiwan’s cultural and creative industry, and signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Taiwanese government (hereinafter referred to as “MOE”). Taiwan Tsutaya Corporate Website Left: Jiang Wenruo, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan / Right: Kazuma Otsuka, Taiwan Tsutaya Chairman In addition, the CCC Group plans to open its first store in the Yilan area of eastern Taiwan at the end of 2026. Through the promotion of local culture and the creation of lifestyle-oriented facilities, the group will work to create a base that will serve as a “cultural bridge” connecting Taiwan and Japan. About the Signing of Letter of Intent with the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan The CCC Group first entered Taiwan in 2012. Starting with “TSUTAYA 亞藝映画音” (TSUTAYA Art Film), which primarily offered DVD and CD rentals, the group began full-scale expansion of “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE” stores in 2017, expanding to 12 locations across Taiwan, three of which also feature “SHARE LOUNGEs.” Taiwan Tsutaya has not only promoted Japanese culture, but has also respected and integrated Taiwanese culture to develop an “original Taiwanese TSUTAYA
BOOKSTORE.” In addition, at the Business Alliance Conference hosted by the Taiwanese government in December 2023, we were recognized as a Japanese company that has contributed to the Taiwanese economy by continuing to actively open stores despite the COVID-19 pandemic, steadily building trust and recognition in Taiwanese society. The signing of this LOI with the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan is an extension of these steps. By making the following long-term and ongoing commitments in Taiwan, the CCC Group will further contribute to the development of Taiwan’s cultural and creative industries through publishing, bookstores, and lifestyle-oriented facilities. • Building official trust with the Taiwanese government • Recognizing and supporting the cultural and lifestyle industries • Possibility of support such as simplifying administrative procedures and tax incentives • Improving brand value in Taiwan and promoting
collaboration with local companies • Expanding opportunities for participation in urban redevelopment projects About our first store in the Yilan area of eastern Taiwan Located in northeastern Taiwan, Yilan is a region surrounded by sea and mountains and boasts a rich natural environment with a population of approximately 450,000. Hot springs and seaside tourism are popular here. The opening of the Xueshan Tunnel in 2006 made the area accessible from Taipei in approximately 30 minutes, boosting its appeal as a tourist
destination. However, despite its abundant nature and hot spring culture, the area has few commercial facilities and, with its quiet residential areas, has long been considered a challenging place to develop commercial facilities. Taiwan Tsutaya is collaborating with its partner company, Dezu Construction Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “DEZU”), to open a TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE in Yilan County, eastern Taiwan, at the end of 2026 as the centerpiece of a designer apartment and complex that blends in with nature. With urban development planned for the future with the extension of the Shinkansen line, the opening of a TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE as a cultural hub is expected to bring new value to the region.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18760/1587/18760-1587-076486e07a71a74b3b6956ff915de017-3024×2419.jpg DEZU co-owners Mr. and Mrs. Huang De-Lun and Huang Qiongzhi At DEZU, we hope to open five TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE stores in Yilan over the next 10 years and contribute to the creation and development of Yilan’s local culture. Through the spaces and architecture we create, DEZU is committed to providing a place where people can create happy memories with their loved ones and investing first in establishing culture. We believe that TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE will become a cultural hub that offers lifestyle suggestions and will help us build the future of Yilan. Through Taiwan Tsutaya, the CCC Group will continue to fulfill its role as a “cultural bridge” that brings the best of Taiwan to the people of Japan and the best of Japan to the people of Taiwan, and will continue to build a hub for cultural creation throughout Taiwan.
