Organizers of Poker Tournament 'GO by NIPPON SERIES Nagano' Pay Courtesy Visit to Nagano Mayor

The poker tournament brand NIPPON SERIES paid a courtesy visit to Nagano City Mayor Kenji Ogiwara on Monday, May 18, 2026, in conjunction with the upcoming 'GO by NIPPON SERIES Nagano' tournament, part of the 'GO by NIPPON SERIES' event series. GO by NIPPON SERIES Nagano will be the first large-scale poker tournament in Nagano Prefecture, scheduled to take place from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the JA Acty Hall (1177-3 Minaminagano Kitaishido-cho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture). Ahead of the tournament, NIPPON SERIES Representative Kenichi Yakura, Sammy Corporation contracted professional poker player and organizer J-sol, and Executive Director Naoya Kihara paid a courtesy visit to Nagano Mayor Kenji Ogiwara. During the visit, they exchanged views on the concept of 'regional revitalization' championed by GO by NIPPON SERIES, the increase in visitors through the tournament, and the anticipated economic ripple effects on the local community, including dining, lodging, and transportation. GO by NIPPON SERIES (hereinafter 'GO') is a poker tournament series aimed at co-hosting events with local communities by collaborating with regional cities and facilities. The Nagano tournament is planned with the support of main sponsors including Sammy Corporation and Morinaga & Co., Ltd., as well as the cooperation of various sponsoring companies such as Greve.t Co., Ltd., which operates the complex facility 'STTARACE Komoro' in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. By welcoming participants from across the country and overseas in addition to local players, the organizers aim to create an involved population and generate a positive impact on the local economy. Furthermore, the schedule is designed to avoid long, late-night tournaments, allowing participants time to dine and sightsee in Nagano City. This approach is expected to bring economic benefits to local food and beverage, transportation, and accommodation sectors. Nagano City is blessed with history and nature, including Zenkoji Temple and Togakushi. The prefecture is rich in agricultural products, hot springs, and tourist resources, such as the wineries in Komoro. GO by NIPPON SERIES emphasizes collaboration with the community and aims to create a tournament that fosters interaction both among participants and between participants and locals. - Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Location: Nagano City Hall - Visitors: - Kenichi Yakura (Representative) - J-sol (Sammy Corporation contracted professional poker player / Organizer) - Naoya Kihara (Executive Director) - Hideyuki Yoshioka (Representative Director, Greve.t Co., Ltd.) - Hosted by: Kenji Ogiwara, Mayor of Nagano City - Tournament Name: GO by NIPPON SERIES Nagano - Dates: Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Venue: JA Acty Hall (1177-3 Minaminagano Kitaishido-cho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture) GO by NIPPON SERIES aims to continue expanding nationwide as a new event model that connects regions and players through poker tournaments.