29/08/2026
To All of Our Valued Business Partners,
On September 20th of this year, I will reach a milestone that is very special to me — 30 years since I started my Akabou business.
Looking back, these 30 years have certainly not been an easy or perfectly smooth journey. There were times when business was going well, as well as times when things did not go as I had hoped. Even so, I have been able to continue this work for 30 years because of the many customers who have continued to support and use my services, as well as the business partners, friends, and others who have supported me behind the scenes.
And for me, there is one more presence that has been an indispensable part of this journey — my Subaru Sambar, my partner on the road.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of the Subaru maintenance technicians who have taken such great care of my Sambar over the years. Whether the vehicle was running perfectly or experiencing a few problems, you always inspected and maintained it carefully and thoroughly.
To me, the Sambar has never been just a work vehicle. It has been an important partner that has shared 30 years of work with me. I was able to keep driving that partner with confidence because there were skilled and responsible people behind it who took pride in maintaining it properly.
Of course, being human, there were times when we did not always see eye to eye. But we were able to overcome those differences and continue working together. Looking back now, I feel that these 30 years have been a very meaningful and fulfilling part of my life.
I do not take it for granted that I have been able to reach this 30-year milestone.
As I mark this important turning point, I want to express my sincere appreciation to all the customers I have met along the way, to everyone who has supported me, and to both my first and second Sambar, which have shared this journey with me.
I hope to continue valuing each and every day and doing my work with the same dedication as I have always had.
To everyone who has supported me throughout these 30 years, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And I sincerely hope that we can continue this journey together for many years to come.
Thank you very much, and I look forward to your continued support.
Manager
Yoshihisa Sawai
