Female Athletes Unite! B& Women’s Athlete Meetup, a Cross-Sport Networking Event by Women’s Sports Media 'B&', to Hold Its 3rd Edition

On Monday, June 22, 2026, B& (Be-And), a women's sports web media operated by X-ONE Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyuki Murai), will host the '3rd B& Women’s Athlete Meetup,' a networking event for female athletes.

This marks the third consecutive year of the event, offering an enhanced platform for female athletes to share their experiences and connect beyond their respective sports.

The event will feature a collaborative yoga session with IGNITE Yoga Studio and a career development workshop. Additionally, through booth exhibitions by sponsor companies, the meetup aims to create new connections not only among athletes but also between athletes and businesses. The goal is to foster deeper engagement and enthusiasm within the women's sports community from diverse perspectives.

Media representatives and corporate partners interested in attending, as well as athletes wishing to participate, are encouraged to contact the event organizer.

Event Overview

Date and Time: June 22, 2026 (Mon), 13:30–18:00

Venue: Nishikicho Trad Square 2F (3-20 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Expected Participants: Approximately 40 female athletes (active and retired)

For more details, please visit the event page:

https://band-202606.studio.site/

Event Schedule

- 12:30: Registration opens - 13:30–13:40: Opening - 13:40–14:40: IGNITE Yoga Studio Collaborative Session (Instructor: Saaya Hirosawa, IGNITE Yoga Certified Instructor / Japan Water Ski National Team) - 14:40–15:00: Break and venue transition - 15:00–16:00: Career Workshop '60 Minutes to Turn Your Athletic Strength into Career Power' (presented by B& / Matsumoto Naomi, Futsal Japan National Team, START WITH WHY) - 16:00–16:05: Group photo - 16:05–18:00: Networking session and sponsor booth visits

Sponsor Showcase

Sponsor companies will operate booths and provide product sampling.

- Sports Mineral MG WATER – Ako Chemical Co., Ltd. Rapidly replenishes magnesium lost during intense training and competition. Prevents muscle cramps and leg cramps, helping athletes perform at their peak.

- Esperansa El Capitan – Cornerstone Co., Ltd. Rich in organic acids from hawthorn, improves blood circulation, supports relief from cold sensitivity and healthy skin. Caffeine-free, just 10ml per day, ideal for evening routines. Helps regulate women’s unique biological rhythms, promoting inner vitality and ideal recovery.

- AthReady – Emetray Inc. Co-developed with women’s 100m hurdler Asuka Terada! An all-in-one supplement designed to support female athletes’ conditioning and enhance performance.

- Protector Series – Nichiban Co., Ltd. Easy-to-apply professional taping for everyone. Breathable even when sweating, water-resistant, gentle on skin, and available in a low-visibility beige color.

- NaturaMoon ~Comfortable Periods for Everyone~ – G-Place Inc. Non-polymer sanitary and paper pads combining the comfort of cloth pads with the convenience and cleanliness of disposable pads. Highly praised with feedback like 'Once you try it, you can’t go back to regular pads.' Aiming for 'comfortable periods for everyone.'

- Rare Cheese Cake with Strawberry Sauce – Nash Inc. A popular dessert series offering rich flavor while being mindful of carbohydrate content. Features a refreshing lemon-scented cheese base topped with a special strawberry and raspberry puree.

- FEET AXIS powered by SafeSize – Zebeio Co., Ltd. FEET AXIS foot scanning uses 3D measurement technology to analyze foot shape and recommend the best-fitting shoes based on matched data, offering the latest in personalized footwear solutions.

- Footcraft CUSTOM – Japan Sigmax Co., Ltd. Custom insoles completed in just 10 minutes. Proper arch support activates natural foot function, enhancing athletic performance and reducing fatigue.

Sampling Sponsors

- 2Gummy LIPOSOME VC – TWO Inc.

- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides – Nestlé Japan Ltd.

- VSG – BAJ Inc.

About B& (Be-And)

B& positions itself as 'a media companion for active women,' delivering content on body care, health, lifestyle, and performance management to empower all active women to continue sports in their own way. The platform shares authentic daily lives and values of women in sports beyond competition, offering insights to enjoy sports throughout life and continuously enrich themselves. B& aims to support the creation of a society where women can continually enrich their lives through sports.

URL: https://www.beautynation.jp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/band_sports_official/

Company Overview

X-ONE Inc. (Pronounced: Cross One)

President & CEO: Hiroyuki Murai

On May 1, 2026, the company changed its name from 'Link Sports Co., Ltd.' to 'X-ONE Inc.' and launched anew.

Media and Partnership Inquiries

X-ONE Inc.

Entertainment Division, Sales Headquarters (Contact: Ichikawa)

Email: b-and@linksports.co.jp