Sponsorship of JEF United Ichihara Chiba's 'Ruler Presentation' and Regional Collaboration Initiatives

Sports Industry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazunori Shimoda, hereinafter "our company") will sponsor the "Ruler Presentation Project" conducted by JEF United Ichihara Chiba for new first-grade elementary school students in Chiba City and Ichihara City in FY2026.

Through this initiative, we will promote learning support for local children, contribute to the promotion of sports, and strengthen collaboration with the local community.

■ Sponsorship Overview
- Sponsorship of the 2026 Chiba City and Ichihara City Elementary School Entrance Commemorative Original Ruler Presentation Project
- Participation in the presentation ceremony (April 9, 2026)

■ Background and Points of the Initiative
Our company operates its business with "regional revitalization through sports" and "support for the development of the next generation" as important themes. Through this sponsorship, we aim to promote:
- Provision of learning opportunities for children
- Regional contribution through collaboration with professional sports clubs
- Creation of multi-sports opportunities
We aim to create sustainable value rooted in the local community.

■ Our Community Initiatives
Our company has continuously engaged in regional collaboration and next-generation development through sports, mainly in Chiba City and Ichihara City.

● Initiatives in Chiba City
- Implementation of parent-child Snag Golf trial events at Fukuda Denshi Golf Park

● Initiatives in Ichihara City
- Support for the operation of competitive golf tournaments for the junior generation, such as:
- Ichihara City Junior Golf Open
- Ichihara City Junior Golf Doubles
- Ichihara City Junior Golf Tour

In addition, in collaboration with professional sports clubs (J.League clubs), the Japan Football Association (JFA), and the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), we are working on regional revitalization through attracting and coordinating training camps.

■ Related Measures
● Golf School Business
We operate multiple bases in Chiba Prefecture and focus on developing juniors. We provide guidance that emphasizes human growth as well as technique.

● Indoor Golf Academy (Scheduled to open in May 2026)
We plan to open an indoor school, "Zexis Chiba School," in Chiba City. We will cater to a wide range of people from beginners to experienced players.
[Brand Concept]
- Academy: Skill improvement through indoor measurement and analysis
- School: Improvement of reproducibility through outdoor practice

● Official Fan Club Preferential Measures (Planned)
As a preferential measure in golf school-related services for members of the official fan club of JEF United Ichihara Chiba, we plan to offer a 1,000 yen discount on the monthly membership fee for each membership type at the newly scheduled "Zexis Chiba School."

■ Message from the Representative
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to deliver commemorative gifts to new first-grade elementary school students in Chiba City and Ichihara City through our connection with JEF United Ichihara Chiba.

I have been involved in the team operations of JEF United Ichihara Chiba since the founding of the J.League, and I have witnessed firsthand the process of sports taking root in the community and spreading to children. Sports create "people who play, people who watch, and people who support," becoming a culture, and eventually bringing value to society as an industry. That dynamism is the origin of my current activities.

On the other hand, in addition to my activities as a professional golfer, I have also worked to popularize golf and develop the next generation as Vice President of the Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (PGA). Particularly in regions like Ichihara City, I have valued human resource development through golf and connections with the community by coaching the junior generation and creating competitive opportunities.

Based on these experiences, our company has delivered the value of sports across the boundaries of competition to the region, while focusing on golf. During my previous employment, I established the "Summer Vacation Parent-Child Sports Camp" in collaboration with JEF United Ichihara Chiba and the Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (PGA), creating opportunities for parents and children to enjoy soccer and golf. I strongly feel that the intersection of different sports expands the possibilities for children.

In the coming era of declining birthrates, I believe it is important to create opportunities to experience a variety of sports, rather than being confined to a single competition. We hope that this initiative will also serve as a catalyst for delivering new encounters and possibilities to children through the intersection of different competitions, soccer and golf. I would like to reiterate my gratitude to JEF United Ichihara Chiba and everyone involved for providing this opportunity.