I bake bread.

The acquaintance is the president, and his son is the CEO.

They do not travel on the same plane
or ride in the same car because one of them must survive, as they feel responsible for the employees and their families.

They want to ensure that the company's demise does not leave the employees and their families stranded.

It's a challenging task to live with responsibility and consideration for others.

I purchased the first-generation "GOPAN" when it was initially released.

What is "GOPAN" ?

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"GOPAN" is a home bakery device that, similar to a rice cooker making rice and water into cooked rice, allows users to make freshly baked bread at home by simply adding ingredients such as white rice, water, and shortening.
It became extremely popular after its release in 2010, with a compact and low-noise design introduced in 2013.

The "GOPAN" was originally developed and manufactured by Sanyo Electric, later becoming a product sold by Panasonic.

It can make bread from rice without going through the process of rice flour, and the manufacturer refers to it as a "Rice Bread Cooker."

In 2011, the brand "Sanyo Electric" disappeared as it became a fully-owned subsidiary of Panasonic, and the company itself ceased to exist, with around 7,000 employees transferring to Panasonic out of the original 100,000 worldwide.

"The demise of a major electronics manufacturer with a history spanning over 60 years and a track record of producing groundbreaking products was shocking."

Despite the brand transition, the GOPAN remains in use in my household.
They repair it once, but it continues to work well.

Nowadays, I bake bread with wheat flour instead of rice, considering the family's concern for blood sugar levels.

In my case,
making bread involves adding ingredients to the GOPAN

and turning it on.

The GOPAN takes care of the baking process, and 3 hours and 30 minutes later, the bread is ready.

The smell of baking bread is special,

bringing happiness and enriching my life.

The disappearance of the company that created a product enhancing the quality of life is a loss.

I think that for a company to survive is a challenging endeavor.

Why and for whom is a company producing products?"

What is the purpose and for whom is a company providing services?"

I contemplate sustainability.

Daily life in Tokyo

continues.