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TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Marking its 10-year anniversary, Jackery Japan shares its story of powering

up the hope of a street performer to help cheer up the nation in the

post-pandemic era

When the dusk dimmed the sunlight beaming from the far-flung horizon, Toyko

didn't lose any trace of its usual vibrancy under the glow of neon lights. At

one end of a street, a crowd started to gather around a performer. Moving with

gymnastic elegance, each of his acts verged on life-threatening danger.

Everyone was watching with rapt attention, with the background music stirring

up the tense air.

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When the stunt was done with an astonishing and clean landing, a single moment

of silence spilled into loud applause and cheering. He blushed with pride and a

wide smile, absorbing the excitement of his audience, humbled by the applauses

as he took a deep bow and then moved on to the next act.

Standing at the center of the makeshift stage was Mr. Eiji Setoda, a former

gymnast who was the winner of the All-Japan Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

He started to practice acrobatics after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake that

left a deep scar on him. Since then, he wished to use his street performance to

perk up the spirit of local residents as they strived to rebuild their homeland.

But the COVID-19 pandemic gave another heavy blow to the economy, and the

national mood hit a new low, he recalled. So, he decided to embark on a tour

across Japan, hoping to bring hope and inspiration to a wider population with

his performance in this difficult time.

"When it comes to street performance, if you can't grip the audience's

attention as fast as you can, they would lose interest and walk away. So,

background music can add color to my shows and plays an important role in

holding their attention," said Mr. Setoda.

"When I begin to do a very dangerous stunt, suspenseful music can help build up

the tension in the opening scene, which can make the overall performance more

enjoyable. But traveling from city to city means there is no guarantee that I

can always find a power source to play the music. The portable power station

provided by Jackery offers me an ideal solution," he added.

Since Jackery was launched into the Japanese market in 2019, the company has

provided reliable and affordable solar power generators and energy storage

solutions for countless outdoor adventures, frontline rescuers, and performers

like Mr. Setoda to help them power through what was deemed impossible.  A green

energy pioneer, Jackery is committed to developing high-quality products

integrated with the latest innovation to unlock new possibilities for off-gird

tasks and lifestyles.

For three years, Jackery Japan has leaped from one milestone to the next and

reached sales of 20 billion yen by March 2022, sold over 400,000 units by June.

Its unremitting pursuit of superior performance has also allowed the brand to

clinch multiple RBB TODAY's top awards, the Innovative Brand Award from Amazon

Japan in 2021, and Japan's Good Design in 2022.

Inspired by Mr. Setoda's effort to help the nation recover from the major

disaster, Jackery Japan launched the "JackeryCare" initiative through which the

company donated 10 portable power stations to strengthen local disaster

prevention measures in 2020. It has also formed a business alliance with JVC

Kenwood, a Yokohama-based company specializing in enhancing the sound quality

of digital sound sources, to develop new generations of solar generator

products designed to address the challenge of disaster relief efforts in the

future.

Jackery Japan has built on its market leadership to further strengthen Japan's

emergency response mechanism by joining the Social Emergency Management

Alliance (SEMA) in 2022. The alliance will see Jackery providing its portable

solutions to SEMA in case of unexpected disasters, working together toward

creating a society safe for all.

On the climate front, Jackery<https://bit.ly/3s9FMaF> Japan launched "Jackery

Green", an environment-focused initiative to reduce food waste, in partnership

with Japanese companies to reduce carbon emissions. Later this year, the

company is set to collaborate with Japanese charities on a tree-planting

program in an effort to boost the nation's forest ecosystem.

"We are proud of our market achievements in Japan, as well as the trust we gain

from the local customers and partners, which gives us greater confidence in

developing new solar power solutions for emergency purposes or outdoor

activities.  We will stay focused on our goal to empower more people for green

living while investing more resources for innovation and expanding cooperation

to better equip the rescue personnel to strengthen Japan's disaster

preparedness," said Head of Marketing Department of Jackery Japan.

About Jackery

Jackery, the world's leading innovative portable power and green outdoor energy

solution provider founded in California in 2012, is a global top-selling solar

generator brand recognized by over 150 authorized media and organizations

worldwide. Since 2018, Jackery has sold more than 2 million units globally and

a footprint spanning from the US to Europe, Japan and China.

As the pioneer of the Solar Generator concept and products, Jackery offers a

range of portable, versatile green generators that meet all outdoor needs, from

charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices like electric cooking

equipment, heaters, and lights. Its products have been consistently selected as

Best Sellers on Amazon and have been included in Amazon's Choice lists since

2020.

To date, Jackery has also received 25 prestigious international design awards,

including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award

and Competition, and the CES Innovation Award.

CONTACT: marketing@jackery.com

SOURCE  Jackery Inc.