April 16-18, 2015 INTEX OSAKA, Japan EXHIBITOR INVITATION.

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1 The 21st International Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipment & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled EXHIBITOR INVITATION April 16-18, 2015 INTEX OSAKA, Japan

2 Why we now need &? Comprehensive Exhibition for "nursing care / healthcare / medical care" not so popular in Japan. Many buyers and professionals are attending! BARRIER FREE is the leading exhibition in Japan regarding nursing care and healthcare. We are proud of the record of hosting 20 times of this exhibition, in which many exhibitors and visitors from not only Japan but also all over the world including Asia region gather every year for aggressive business deals. Post-Acute Medicine Fair held at the same time is one and only dedicated exhibition focusing on the geriatric medical care. Many medical exparts including doctors, nurses as well as buyers will visit. Post-Acute Medicine means a medical care that take care of assisting home care, treatment for dementia patients and terminal care, which is responsible for cares for as much as 90% of patients who require medical care and nursing care. In Japan, the number of elderly patients is increasing. In keeping with this trend, the collaboration of nursing care and medical care becomes imperative. BARRIER FREE & Post-Acute Medicine Fair which is held with this collaboration in focus is one of a few comprehensive exhibition in Japan that thoroughly covers these fields. The figure shows that increasing number of exhibitors and visitors year after year represents strong attention from domestic and overseas to the healthcare industry in Japan. Number of Exhibitors & Booths Booth Exhibitor ,129

3 Increase of Geriatric Population = Increasing Demand for "Nursing Care / Healthcare / Medical Care" Japan is now entering the "super geriatric society" unparalleled in the world. Among Japan's total population of million as of last year, population of elderly people over age 65 reached 31.9 million, the largest ever, and its ration in total population (geriatric ratio) reached 25.1%, which is also the highest ever. The geriatric population is expected to reach million by 2015, and million by T h i s i n d u s t r y w i l l d e f i n i t e l y e x p a n d i t s " m a r k e t s i z e " accompanying progress of geriatric society. Japanese government positions this "Industry" as the growing market, and is aiming at expanding its size from current 16 trillion yen to domestic 26 trillion by 2020 and 37 trillion by Industry Scale trillion JPY trillion JPY Trends in the Ratio of Aging in the World Actual figures (%) (2010) Japan (23.0) China (8.2) South Korea (11.1) Estimated figures (2010) Sweden (18.2) United States of America (13.1) (Year) From Annual Report on the Aging Society 2013 by Cabinet Secretariat Japan Osaka, One of the World Largest Economical City Osaka is the second largest economical city next to Tokyo. Kansai area in which Osaka is located is a very active region of life-science industry. Japanese government designated Osaka as the "National Strategic Economic Growth Area" last year to enhance aggressive efforts to medical care field. Osaka draws strong interest as a "zone that plays a role to tow Japanese economy". Osaka, front door to Asia and the world, is the market to know for developing Japanese market. JAPAN OSAKA Various Supports for Business Talk Many opportunities for business meetings with Japanese buyers and manufacturers are prepared. The official website has the "Meeting Reservation System". You can make appointments with visitors before the exhibition period. Public relation activities by sending s to registrants of the newsletter of the BARRIER FREE and Post-Acute Medicine Fair. We are ready for full supports of your business with introducing translators, booth decorators, electricians and lodging accommodations.

4 Who are Attending? Public Organizations 2.5% General Attendants 30.5% Hospital / Rehabilitation 5.5% Manufacturers 8.3% Builders / Designers 4.1% Management 6.0% General Attendants 25.5% Builders / Construction 5.2% Government Agencies / Organizations / Academic Institutions 2.2% Dieticians / Managerial Dieticians 1.3% Care Workers / Human Services 28.3% 96,005 visitors Retailers 17.9% Home Nursing Care Services 15.4% Social Welfare Organizations 3.5% Welfare Institutions 12.3% 5,067 visitors Manufacturers / Dealers 7.2% Physicians / Dentists 1.4% Medical Engineers / Therapists 10.6% Nurses 7.4% Clerical Workers / Medical Assistants 3.4% Social Workers / Counselors 1.5% Many Professionals will Attend! Abilities Care-Net, Inc. Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation Bridgestone Diversified Chemical Products Co., Ltd. Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co. Ltd. DUSKIN CO., LTD. GUNZE LIMITED Hitachi, Ltd. ITOCHU Corporation KOKUYO Co., Ltd. KONICA MINOLTA, INC. Mitsui & Co. Plastics Ltd. MIZUNO Corporation NEC Corporation Nippon Care Supply Co., Ltd. Panasonic Corporation PARAMOUNT CARE SERVICE CO., LTD. SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD. Sunstar Inc. Toray International, Inc. Why are they Attending? For direct communication with exhibitors 22.2% 12.5% Barrier Free Post-Acute Medicine Fair "I could understand detail of products through direct conversation with exhibitors." For collecting information for product manufacturing / sales 32.7% 30.6% "I could discover better products compare to last year." For observing the latest products / equipment For understanding industry trends 19.1% 20.8% 44.4% 57.5% "I could expand my widen what I can propose our patients by discovering the product that I did not know." "I really appreciate the opportunity to obtain information at once." For looking for useful products for family member / own 22.5% 20.8% "I am working in a hospital and learned a lot for my future reference."

5 Voice of Exhibitors of exhibitors are satisfied 90% with their outcome Barrier Free Post-Acute Medicine Fair 96% 95% of exhibitors have a high hope 92% for their business negotiations Barrier Free Post-Acute Medicine Fair Barrier Free Post-Acute Medicine Fair 92% 74% of exhibitors are considering 95% of next year s participation 95% 90% More people visited our booth than we expected. Assistant manager, Communication device maker It was a meaningful exhibition. We had a lot of opportunities to have conversations with those working in nursing care. Sales representative, Sanitary equipment maker Many visitors who may be a good lead to future business meeting. Manager, Alert system maker We would definitely like to exhibit next year as well. President, Wheel chair maker

6 OUTLINE PERIOD & HOURS April 16 (Thu.) - 18 (Sat.), :00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. VENUE INTEX OSAKA (International Exhibition Center, Osaka) , Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka ADMISSION Free ORGANIZERS Osaka Prefecture Council of Social Welfare, Television Osaka, Inc. CO-ORGANIZER Osaka Foundation For Welfare SPONSORS Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Osaka) U.S.Consulate General, Osaka-Kobe British Consulate-General Consulate of Canada to Japan in Nagoya Embassy of Sweden / Embassy of Denmark German Consulate General Osaka-Kobe The Royal Norwegian Embassy French Trade Commission - Ubifrance Japan Office, and so on. *scheduled EXPECTED ATTENDANCE 90,000 visitors EXHIBITORS PROFILES Rehabilitation / Training Equipment, Nursing Care Robots / Traffic Barrier-Free, Automobiles for Disabled / Driving Devices, Mobility & Mobility Aids, Handrails, Kitchen Aids, Chairs / Desks, Slopes, Beds / Mattresses, Alert Systems / Security, Washing Machines / Driers, Bacteria Elimination / Deodorization Machines / Air Washing Machines, Bathing Aids, Toilet Equipment, Diapers, Miscellaneous for Institutions and Residences, Computer Systems for Welfare Work, Patient Assisting Aids, Food for the Elderly or Patients, Self-Aid Devices, Prosthetic Devices, Various Services, Remodeling of Housing, Lifts, Communication Aids, Hearing Aids, Aids for Visually Disabled, Sports and Physical Recreation Goods, Books / Literature / Materials, Grants for Technology Develop for Welfare Work, Other Barrier Free Products or Information PERIOD & HOURS April 16 (Thu.) - 18 (Sat.), :00a.m.- 5:00p.m. VENUE INTEX OSAKA (International Exhibition Center, Osaka) , Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka ADMISSION JPY 3,000 Visitors who have invitation or pre-registration at website are welcome to the fair for free admission. On April 17-18, the fair opens to the public as a "Public Day" with admission free. SPONSORS Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Osaka Prefectural Government Japan Medical Association Japan Hospital Association, and so on. *scheduled EXPECTED ATTENDANCE 5,000 visitors EXHIBITORS PROFILES Medical Equipment & Supplies, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Respiratory Therapy, Mobility Products, Wound Care, Diabetes Care, Disease Management, In-Home Diagnostics, Intravenous Therapy, Physical / Occupational Therapy, Computer Software & Hardware, Medical Technology VISITORS PROFILES Management, Physicians / Dentists, Medical Engineers / Therapists, Nurses, Clerical Workers / Medical Assistants, Social Workers / Counselors, Care Workers / Human Services, Government Agencies / Organizations Academic Institutions, Builders / Construction, Manufacturers / Dealers, General Attendants VISITORS PROFILES Public Organizations, Home Nursing Care Services, Social Welfare Organizations, Welfare Institutions, Retailers, Builders / Designers, Manufacturers, Hospital Rehabilitation, General Attendants, and so on.

7 SPACE APPLICATION FORM We apply for participation in BARRIER FREE 2015 with: in We apply for participation in Post-Acute Medicine Fair 2015 with: *8% consumption tax is included in the below cost. Type A : ( ) Booth(S) 313,200 / booth = Type B : ( ) Booth(S) 324,000 / booth = Single Line Double Line We agreed the regulations, and we are fully responsible for the necessary cost for the participation. Company : Double Line possible for more than four booths only. Address : City : State/Province : Zip Code : Country : Telephone : URL : Facsimile : Please include country & area code. Name of Executive : Title : Signature : Person to Contact : Mr. Ms. Title : Division : Signature : Exhibit Items Category *Mark on your category. The secretariat office refer your category for the foor plan. A. Nursing Care Robot Zone B. Nursing Food Fair C. Prevent Dementia Fair D. Hostital Equipment Fair E. Energy-Saving Proposal Fair F. Rehabilitation / Training Equipment G. Traffc Barrier-Free H. Mobility & Mobility Aids MANAGEMENT I. Automobiles for Disabled / Driving Devices J. Bathing Aids K. Toilet Equipment L. Computer Systems for Welfare Work M. Patient Assisting Aids N. Self-Aid Devices O. Beds / Mattresses P. Alert Systems / Security Fax this form to Secretariat of BARRIER FREE / Post-Acute Medicine Fair Q. Various Services R. Remodeling of Housing S. Lifts T. Communication Aids U. Books / Literature / Materials V. Other Barrier Free Products , Otemae, Chuo-ku Osaka Japan Tel : Fax : bfinfo2015@tvoe.co.jp manseiki@tvoe.co.jp

8 If you are in Korea, Taiwan or China, you should contact our sales representative in each area. For contact information please visit our website at /overseas_agents 1. BOOTH SIZE 3,000W x 3,000D x 2,700H (m/m) *This is the minimum unit to be accepted as a regular booth. The booking will be accepted on a booth unit basis. If booking for more than 4 regular booths (36 sq.m.) the exhibitor can choose either double line combination or single line combination. For 36 sq.m. booking : the secretariat can arrange both 6m x 6m, double line or 3m x 12m, single line according to the request by the exhibitor. If you have any inquiry about the booth size, please consult with the secretariat office. 2. BOOTH RENTAL CHARGE Type A Raw space only Exhibitors will have to order the booth construction company for the booth construction by themselves. If exhibitors need some help for that, please consult with the secretariat office. Type B 313,200 / Booth 324,000 / Booth * Type B includes Basic Stand (Back and Side panels with Fascia Board). "Package Booth" is available only for the exhibitors who book "Type B". Items included in the package booth: Punched Carpet, Reception Counter, Folding Chair 1, Fluorescent Light 2, Spotlight 2, Outlet 1, Company Name Board, Power Supply Installation Fee 1kW, Booth Construction and Dismantling fee Exhibitor who wish to order "Package Booth" must apply for this around mid-february m 3.0m 3. OTHER COSTS Exhibitors must bear all expenses that are needed f o r their promotion in the show other than booth rental charges such as booth building cost, electricity, compressed air, rental furniture, travel, accommodation, catalogues, and so on. Exhibitors who booked Type B can save some booth building cost. Normally it depends on how many additional things exhibitors order. If you need further information about the cost, please contact the secretariat office. 4. POLICY FOR APPLICATION & CANCELLATION Anyone who tries to reserve exhibit space must submit the complete application form with the authorized signature via fax or . After the secretariat office receives it, the exhibit space will be secured for the exhibitor. The exhibitor must also be financially resposible for the reserved space. Payment must be completed within 30 (thirty) days after the secretariat office issues an invoice. If the exhibitor tries to cancel all or part of the booked space, the exhibitor must inform the secretariat office in writing. The date the secretariat office receives the letter of cancellation is considered as the official date of cancellation. After the application deadline, the exhibitor will be responsible for all or part of the cost for the space contract. The exhibitor must pay the cancellation charge in accordance with the undermentioned scale. 2.7m 5. PAYMENT METHODS The secretariat office will issue an invoice after processing the written application form sent by the exhibitor. The exhibitor must make the necessary arrangement of payment within 30 (thirty) days after the date of the invoice issuance. *Application will be turned down if the secretariat office has determined that the exhibits don't fit in the contents of the exhibition, or when the space is fully booked, or the payment is not completed appropriately. *Payment must be made by bank transfer in Japanese Yen at the time of the application. *Bank transfer charge should be paid by the applicant. *Please note that the secretariat office will not accept credit cards, checks, and money orders. *The booking with unpaid all or the part of booth rental charge will automatically be cancelled by the secretariat office 30 (thirty) days after the issuance of the invoice. The applicant must be aware that the secretariat office and the organizer do not accept any complaints about the damage occurred by this rule. 6. BOOKING PROCEDURE 1. Visit our website and please download the application form from there. 2. Fill out the form and send it to the secretariat office via fax or The secretariat office will issue you an invoice. 4. You are requested to pay the full amount of the booth rental charges within 30 (thirty) days after the invoice issuance to secure your booking. (See Payment Methods for detail) 5. Your booth reservation has been completed. 7.POST BOOKING PROCEDURE FLOOR PLAN The Floor Plan is arranged by the secretariat office after the deadline of the application process. It takes a certain amount of time to be checked by several government officials. The exhibitors will be informed after these procedures finish. *The secretariat office reserves all rights regarding the floor plan, and no complaints about it will be accepted. EXHIBITOR'S PACKET Exhibitor's Packet that includes Exhibitor's Manual, Application Forms for the exhibition preparation, Badges and so on, will be provided to exhibitors around February, All exhibitors must check everything in the packet and go over the manual carefully. Exhibitors are responsible for doing the preparation promptly and properly within the deadlines designated on the manual. *The secretariat office will not be responsible for any disadvantage that may arise from the failure of doing the preparation of exhibitors. EXHIBIT ITEMS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES Osaka Customs office may not recognize this fairground as "Bonded Exhibition Area", if we have few offers of "Bonded Exhibition Area". In that case, please use the ATA Carnet when you ship your exhibition cargo to Japan. If you don't use ATA Carnet, all items must be cleared through regular customs formalities paying applicable duty and 8% of consumption tax. Duty and consumption tax you paid can not be refunded. Period in which cancellation notice is accepted December 23, January 31, 2015 After February 1, 2015 Cancellation Charge 50% of Total Booth Rental Charge 100% of Total Booth Rental Charge Note : The secretariat office will not accept any tentative reservation for exhibit space. Submission of the signed application form is considered as an official space reservation. EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT Secretariat of BARRIER FREE / Post- Acute Medicine Fair , Otemae, Chuo-ku Osaka Japan Tel : Fax : bfinfo2015@tvoe.co.jp manseiki@tvoe.co.jp