We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the generous cooperation extended to the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2004 by all supporting organizations and associations including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Forestry Agency, the prefecture of Chiba, Chiba City, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK,) the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO,) and the International Federation of Hardware and Housewares Associations (IHA). We are also extremely grateful to all exhibitors, visitors and the press for their interest in the show.
We feel greatly honored that Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado has assumed the office of Honorary President of the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW. Taking this glorious occasion to reaffirm our commitment to enhancing the value of the show, we will continue to exert our utmost effort for its further success.
Established in 1980 and celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, the Japan DIY Industry Association has conducted various activities in disseminating the idea of DIY in Japan, promoting the DIY industry in general and helping Japanese people improve the quality of their lives.
The Show has played a particularly important role in disseminating and promoting DIY in Japan. Since its inception in 1978, we have held the JAPAN DIY SHOW 39 times in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 40th show will be upgraded in quality and scheduling under the new name, the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW.
The JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2004 will be held at Hall 2 to Hall 6 of the Nippon Convention Center (Makuhari Messe) for a period of three days from August 26 (Thursday) to 28 (Saturday). It is very encouraging that despite the tough economic climate, the scale of the show will be larger than ever with the participation of 633 companies from Japan and abroad occupying 1,520 booths.
Under the theme "Let's DIY at Home Centers," the show will showcase all lines of products sold at home centers, offer the latest information on home improvement, and provide useful tips for more comfortable home life through various events. It is also notable that the new three-day schedule on Thursday, Friday and Saturday is highly convenient for people working in the home improvement industry. Anticipating a great number of trade visitors, the show will offer a number of programs to invigorate the industry such as marketing seminars, and special presentations of innovative and economically friendly products.
As "self-revolution" and "self-help efforts" are two of the most frequently referred key words for a desirable life style in the 21st century, we believe that DIY and home improvement will become more important as a "power to reform our lives."
Consisting of the Trade Days focusing on the invigoration of the DIY industry and the Public Days focusing on the promotion of DIY activities, we believe the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2004 will be very interesting and useful for all participants. Your generous support and cooperation for the success of the show would be greatly appreciated.

August, 2004
Toshiharu Endo
President
The Japan DIY Industry Association