Today, Wacom is in the midst of a phase called Medium

word “growth” may also be substituted for another,

Term Business Direction: "Wacom Chapter 3”. Wacom

such as “progress,” “improvement,” or “enrichment.”

Chapter 3 is marked by its 5 Key Strategic Initiatives*,

All that we in management positions can do is build an

the most challenging of which being the novel concept

environment that leads to the “Meaningful Growth” ofof “Meaningful Growth”. Although financial gain is an

our team members. We can allow for greater discretion

expected responsibility as long as we exist as a placewhen it comes to when and where team members mayof business, I raise a question in the name of pursuingmeaningful growth: “Is the fulfillment of financial

work, passing the authority down to them as we provide
support. That is all.

milestones truly the only future that a business can look

“Will that growth really be meaningful for them, forforward to?”others, and for society?” That, I believe, is a question

Team members, customers, partners…I would like tothat will grant an essential perspective not just for us atcompile episodes from all of the many people involved
in some way in Wacom that share with us ways in which

Wacom, but for the future of society at large.

the company has allowed us to create new experiences.

The publication of this story book is a new endeavor

If we are able to voice ourselves in this way, thenthat began just this year. As we look to the realization

perhaps Wacom will be allowed to go on existing—of Life-long Ink, which represents Wacom’s promise toisn’t that what “Meaningful Growth” is all about? As“Meaningful Growth” is not a clearly quantifiable goal, it
is a difficult one to evaluate. Nevertheless, Wacom willcontinue to ask this question.
It is my wish that the work of each and every teamm e m b e r w i l l l e a d d o w n t h e ro a d o f “ M e a n i n g f u lGrowth”. From the perspective of an individual, thedeliver a journey of experiences to its customers, thepassion and drive of our team members who hold a“spark in their hearts” push us steadily ahead throughthe numerous projects. I look forward to regularly
sharing with all of you the living proof of “Wacom - livingorganism” in the form of this story book. Please join as
we pursue a future of “Meaningful Growth” at Wacomtogether.

★ Medium Term Business Direction: "Wacom Chapter 3” [The 5 Key Strategic Initiatives]

MeaningfulGrowth
The Question of “Meaningful Growth”

Toward a world that is not just aboutmeasurable metrics.

1
Technology Leadership
Offering overwhelming experiences centered on technological development.

2
Community Engagement
Crafting experiences along with customers, partners, and the community.

3
New Core Technology, New Value Proposition
Developing and delivering new values.

4
Technology Innovation for Sustainable Society
Advancing technology to contribute to a sustainable society.

5Meaningful Growth
Aiming for the valuable self-enrichment of people and society.

to be continued...
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WORKOFART
TITLE:

sousaku 2023
ARTIST:

Bunta
COMMENT:“I expressed my honest feelings that
I would have when creating artwork,including the aspect of struggles andconflicts in my mind.”
PROFILE:

Bunta creates original illustrations and mangaand publish them primarily through social media
channels. He is known for his meticulous attention
to detail in his artwork. His hobbies include
exploring abandoned places and reading books.

Created with Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

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Editorial TeamWacom

NOBU'S LETTER

Nobutaka Ide (Editor-in-chief)
Koji Tamiya (Deputy editor-in-chief)
Emiko Yoshikawa
Tetsuo Kanno
Chikara Kawakami
Asuka Nakao (Publicgood)
Yasumasa Isobe (WRANC)
Shogo Hagiwara (WRANC)
Mina Harada (WRANC)
Kanae Morishita (Publicgood)
Yuma Yotsuhashi (Publicgood)

WACOM
STOR Y BOOKMay 2023
ISSUE 1

Ryo Tomizuka (Art Director / OAK )Sho Kato (Photographer / timeties)
pp. 3, 6-18, 54-59, 78, 86, 89

Editorial Committee
Wacom
Idea Council Members

Supervisors

Miki Amano
Shigeki Higashiyama
Hideyuki Hara
Yoichi Machida
Takahiko Hoen
Kenichiro Ishizaki
And more.
*The above list is in
Takenori Kanedaalphabetical order by
Hiroaki Kimura
last name.
Junichi Kodama
Sayatake Komine
Rie Kuroda
Joohoon Lee
Yoshiaki Matsumoto
Takashi Nakatsuji
Takahiko Nishimura
Naoya Nishizawa
Kenichi Okawa
Akiko Okuyama
Naoto Onoda
Hidemi Tomitsuka
Shinya Ueda
Koji Yano

Contributors
Ryohei Oizumi (Photographer)
pp. 4, 28, 42, 49-53, 72-73, 82

Misa Shinshi (Photographer)
pp. 24-27, 35, 69, 71, 73-75

Jochen Manz (Photographer) pp. 46-47
Haggie K (Illustrator) pp. 36-39, 72-75
Hirotaka Kawai (Illustrator) p. 40
Mizuho Hayashitani (Hair & Make)
pp. 6-17, 54-59, 78

Chiharu Yada ( Hair & Make) p. 78
Naoki Shoji (Illustrator)

Our journey has just begun
Production on the first issue of The Wacom Story Book began in
September 2022. Working with a team of Wacom and external staff, westarted by planning the content of this inaugural edition. For the nextnine months, we conducted interviews, organized photo shoots, wrote
the content, and designed the layout. We initially planned for 70 pages;
the finished product is closer to 100.
The journey to get this story book published allowed the team toexperience first-hand the things that define Wacom: unbridled passion,an unwavering sense of duty, and values that are unique to thecompany. One might think that publishing this inaugural issue brings anend to the first leg of this journey. However, the team assembled for thisproject is firm in its belief that we are still at the starting point—throughtheir work on the project, they have come to understand the immense
depth and boundless appeal of this company.

pp. 80-81

OCTA (CG artist)
pp. 20, 60

Keiko Kimura (DTP Operator / tsukuru vision)
Junko Fukunaga (Printing Director / JBF)
Haruka Tanagi (Editorial Assistant)

THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE

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Revision history: pp. 76-77 "TCFD Disclosure" was updated to the final version as of May 31, 2023
pp. 88-89 "Work of Art: sousaku 2023 by Bunta" was newly inserted in June, 2023

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