22/05/2026
22nd May 2026 (Friday): ACO Tokyo received a courtesy visit by Hero Co., Ltd representatives, Mr. Hiro Takuma, CEO, and Ms. Natsuki Akiyama, POTO Division. Hero Company is a Japanese business that specializes in importing and distributing fragrance since 1975, already celebrating their 50th anniversary last year. On 25th December 2025, they launched a high-quality honey skincare product called the Propolis Soap, a premium honey and propolis-infused bar soap. It is centered around the unique benefits of stingless bee honey, which is native to the tropical rainforests of Malaysia and Borneo. This product is a collaboration with Malaysian supplier, Bayu Gagah Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise that provides sustainable initiatives to increase the income of low-income beekeepers in Sarawak.
During the session, Mr. Hiro shared their company objectives and way forward. The meeting discussed networking, as well as potential promotion and distribution opportunities through collaboration with an EMC (Export Management Company) in Japan.
Link for more information on POTO Propolis Soap: https://herocompany.jp/en/collections/all