Comprehensive Partnership Agreements

AEON Starting with Osaka Prefecture in June 2010, MCC has concluded agreements with 141 local governments (96 cities and wards in 45 prefectures) as of the end of February 2024. As of the end of February 2024, we have concluded agreements with 141 municipalities (96 cities and wards in 45 prefectures).

For example, Aeon provides supplies and evacuation areas during emergencies in various locales. Also, joint projects such as tourism promotion and events featuring local specialities and bentos made from local agricultural products are sold at Aeon stores. These initiatives help stimulate the local economy and improve essential services.

(Photo: Morioka Sansa dance performance at Aeon Laketown (Saitama))

WAON E-money can be used at AEON stores and more than 1.42 million affiliated stores nationwide. AEON issues "Local WAON" cards in cooperation with local communities across the country. By having customers use these "Local WAON" cards, they can not only revitalize the local economy, but also contribute to the promotion of tourism, the preservation of cultural assets, and environmental conservation in each region (excluding some cards).

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Aeon stores act as members of the community during disasters. Disaster-prevention agreements have been concluded with municipalities all across Japan so that we can provide assistance in case of disaster. We cooperate in community disaster preparedness activities by providing emergency supplies, our parking lots as evacuation areas, and conducting joint emergency drills.

(Photo: Comprehensive disaster preparedness drill in Mie)

AEON is promoting the deployment of "balloon shelters," large emergency evacuation tents that can be used as evacuation spaces for victims in the event of an earthquake or other disaster. As of the end of February 2024, 29 "balloon shelters" have been deployed, mainly in shopping centers across the country.

(Photo: Balloon shelter)