TAKEFUJI CORPORATION   15-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 8-chome,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8654 Japan August 25, 2004 For release    Immediately Representative Megumu Motohisa, President Contact Investor Relations Tel: 81-3-3365-8011 Fax: 81-3-3365-8070 Stock Code No. 8564 TYOSE Today's press coverage of Takefuji Corporation by certain news media There have been a number of reports in today's press regarding Takefuji Corporation. We are currently making enquiries to ascertain whether or not these reports are accurate. If our enquiries confirm that there has been a material development that requires disclosure then we will make a further announcement without delay. Back by Takefuji co.