ONDO Holdings, operating "Ofuro Cafe" and more, to host group-wide student event in June. An opportunity to learn about regional revitalization efforts in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture.

ONDO Holdings Co., Ltd. will hold the group-wide student event "Regional Study Fair 2026" on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the Ageki area of Inabe City, Mie Prefecture. The ONDO Group includes Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd., which operates hot spring and resort facilities, including the "Ofuro Cafe(R)" brand, and Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Co., Ltd., which operates local professional sports. The group is committed to creating businesses that "raise the temperature of local communities" and foster talent. In recent years, interest in themes such as "regional revitalization" and "working in local areas" has been increasing, but opportunities to actually learn "how to make a business viable" are limited. At this event, participants will experience the structure of: - How revenue is generated in local areas - How businesses are established through public-private partnerships - What sustainable community development entails through on-site fieldwork and dialogue. We are holding this event with the aim of creating a society where the option of working in local areas is not special, but rather a realistic and attractive career choice. We invite you to participate and experience the reality of business creation in local areas, providing an opportunity to think about your future. Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (tentative) Venue: Ageki Visitor Center 798 Ageki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture (Approx. 3-minute walk from Ageki Station on the Sangi Railway Hokusei Line) Participation Fee: Free Target Audience: Graduate students, university students, junior college students, technical college students, or recent graduates wishing to join as second-career entrants. Capacity: 20 people How to Apply: Please apply using the application form below https://forms.gle/BQHVKXgvNUDUxePC7 Schedule: 12:00 PM Gathering @ Ageki Visitor Center 12:10 PM Tour of "Kamiki Market," a morning market held in front of Ofuro Cafe Ageki Onsen 1:00 PM Opening, Company Presentations 3:50 PM Break 4:00 PM Keynote Speech 4:30 PM Cross-talk by Company Presidents 4:50 PM Closing 5:00 PM End (End time may vary slightly depending on event progress) *Those who wish can use "Ofuro Cafe Ageki Onsen" for free after the event. ◎Keynote Speaker Masashi Ito Regional Revitalization Evangelist (Cabinet Office Registered) Director, Kii company; Auditor, Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. Born in Owase City, Mie Prefecture. After graduating from a local high school, he joined the Owase Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where he was responsible for supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises and establishing and operating facilities for attracting visitors. From 2016, he served as an auditor for Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd., in charge of human resource development and training. In 2020, he became an external director of Tabisuru Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Kii company. He works to solve local issues while promoting the charms of Owase City, Mie Prefecture, nationwide. ◎Cross-talk Speakers ONDO Holdings Co., Ltd. Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. (Hot Spring & Accommodation Facility Development and Management) Representative Director: Hisaki Yamazaki Kii company Co., Ltd. (Hot Spring & Accommodation Facility Development and Management) Representative Director and President: Masaki Miyamoto Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Co., Ltd. (Local Professional Sports Management) Representative Director and President: Kota Kaku Sakanato Co., Ltd. (Land-based Aquaculture, Sweets Manufacturing) Representative Director and President: Natsumi Kamata ◎Other Participants Young members working at Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd. and Kii company Co., Ltd. will also participate. They will realistically answer any questions from the field. ONDO Holdings Co., Ltd. With Onsen Dojo Co., Ltd., Kii company Co., Ltd., Sakanato Co., Ltd., and Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Co., Ltd. under its umbrella, ONDO Holdings aims to create new value to "energize local communities," contribute to regional revitalization, and develop human resources. https://ondoholdings.com/