Thank you for always reading “Ashiya Tsushin.”
In the article published on July 8, 2025,
titled “Acai bowl specialty shop ‘Acai Kobo Ashiya’ scheduled to open around August on the 1st floor of ‘La Mall Ashiya’ along Ekimae-dori near JR Ashiya Station,” there were factual inaccuracies and inappropriate use of photographs.
【Details of the Errors】
Wording that could have led readers to misunderstand that Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd., the current tenant on the 1st floor of La Mall Ashiya, was moving out or closing
Publication of an exterior photo of Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd.’s office building without prior permission
【Correct Information】
- Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd. is a long-established real estate company that has been rooted in the Ashiya community for 52 years.
- The company values its relationships of trust with local residents and has long worked to support the development of the community and improve the living environment, earning high regard both within and outside Ashiya City.
- It is also actively involved in community contribution efforts, including volunteer activities such as beautifying the town environment and interacting with children, and continues its work with strong trust and support from local residents.
- The opening of “Acai Kobo Ashiya,” mentioned in the article, is currently being prepared through the brokerage of Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd.
- The address of the planned store is 2-6-125 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, La Mall Ashiya 1F.
Due to insufficient verification on our part, we take very seriously the fact that this resulted not only in numerous business disruptions for Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd., such as inquiries asking whether the company had moved out or closed, but also in significant damage to its social credibility and reputation.
We also sincerely and deeply apologize to local residents and readers for causing concern and confusion through incorrect information.
【Measures to Prevent Recurrence】
- Making it mandatory to confirm current operating tenants
- Strengthening our system for cross-checking multiple information sources
- Introducing an editorial double-check system
※We are also proceeding sequentially with the deletion of incorrect information that has been spread on social media and elsewhere.
Going forward, in order to remain a media outlet that local residents can read with confidence, we will renew our awareness of our responsibility in sharing information and work to review our editorial structure and strengthen our verification process.
We once again offer our deepest apologies to Daimaru Real Estate Co., Ltd., all related parties, and our readers.
July 9, 2025
Reliance Co., Ltd. / Ashiya Tsushin Editorial Department
Representative: Yusuke Shiomi
