Yoshitsu Co., Ltd Plans to Enter into Malaysia Market

Tokyo, Japan, June 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yoshitsu Co., Ltd (“Yoshitsu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as other products in Japan, today announced its plan to enter the Malaysian market by opening several retail stores to provide high-quality products to customers in Malaysia. Establishing a business presence in Malaysia, a critical part of the Company’s global expansion strategy, represents the initial phase of the Company’s strategic efforts to penetrate the Southeast Asia market and increase the Company’s brand recognition and global footprint.

Yoshitsu plans to open its first retail store under the name, REIWATAKIYA, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by the end of 2022, and to open another 4 stores by the end of 2023, with each of such stores expected to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The plan represents the first step the Company will be taking to build its business presence in the region. The Company anticipates a broader expansion of its operations into Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Singapore in the future.

Mr. Mei Kanayama, the Principal Executive Officer of Yoshitsu Co., Ltd, commented, “We are pleased to announce our plan to open our stores in Malaysia and excited about the opportunity to serve the local residents with our large variety of Japanese products. We anticipate that our Malaysian operations will enable us to utilize our experience and resources in the Asia Pacific region to seize the opportunities in this fast-growing market. We are determined to provide high-quality Japanese products to the local communities and build the Company’s reputation in the region, as Malaysia is an invaluable market to drive our business forward.”

About Yoshitsu Co., Ltd

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Yoshitsu Co., Ltd is a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as other products. The Company offers various beauty products (including cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and body care products), health products (including over-the-counter drugs, nutritional supplements, and medical supplies and devices), and other products (including home goods, food, and alcoholic beverages). The Company currently sells its products through directly-operated physical stores, through online stores, and to franchise stores and wholesale customers. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at .

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