Hideo Kawanaka

Part of Wacoal Holdings Corp., Wacoal Corp. is a leading lingerie brand that specializes in bra fitting. The company was established in 1985 and is based in Kyoto, Japan. The Japanese company's fit experts help women find the sizes that make them look and feel their best. Wacoal is known for their commitment to quality, comfort, and performance, and their designers keep a finger on the pulse of the fashion industry to deliver bras that meet the expectations of modern women.

Lecien Corp. produces and markets underwear and female apparel. It operates through four divisions: Intimate Apparel, Apparel, Art and Hobby, and Material. The Intimate Apparel division manufactures and sells ladies intimate apparels. The Apparel division manufactures and sells ladies cut-and-sewn, sweaters, shirts and jackets. The art and hobby division manufactures and sells hand-craft products. The Material division manufactures and sells lace materials for ladies intimate apparels, outer garments and interiors. The company was founded in February 1933 and is headquartered in Minami-ku, Japan.

Isetan Co., Ltd. operates a chain of department stores. The company operates in four business segments. The department store segment sells women's apparel, men's apparel, sundry goods, domestic articles, food products and others. The credit card and finance segment provides credit and finance services. The retail and specialty store segment is engaged in the sale of men's clothing, women's clothing and miscellaneous products, as well as the operation of restaurants and supermarkets. The other segment is involved in the provision of staffing, information processing and other services. The company established in 1902 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Matsuzakaya Co., Ltd. operates a chain of department stores in central Japan including its flagship outlet in Nagoya and one store in Paris. The firm sells clothes, food, household items and personal goods through its outlets. It also provides furniture products, supermarkets and wholesale textiles. The company is located in Nagoya, Japan.

Part of Wacoal Holdings Corp., Peach John Co., Ltd. markets women's clothing via mail order. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Peach John Co. was acquired by Wacoal Holdings Corp. on January 10, 2008 for $84.47 million.