Establishment of 'Kyushu Field Media Co., Ltd.', a Shopping District Digital Signage Business

Wiz Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shun Yamazaki; hereinafter 'Wiz') has announced the establishment of a joint venture, 'Kyushu Field Media Co., Ltd.', together with the Tenmonkan Shopping District Promotion Association (Headquarters: Naka-machi, Kagoshima; Representative Director: Masanobu Hiraoka) and Minami Nippon Living Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima; CEO: Sumihisa Osako; hereinafter 'Minami Nippon Living Shimbun'). ### Background and Purpose of Establishment Wiz, as the owner company of the professional basketball team 'Kagoshima Rebnise', has been promoting initiatives for regional revitalization, such as sports promotion and job creation in Kagoshima. The Tenmonkan Shopping District Promotion Association oversees 12 shopping districts in 'Tenmonkan', the central district of Kagoshima, and continues to maintain attracting power and local community. Furthermore, Minami Nippon Living Shimbun possesses expertise in community-based content production and media operation that supports consumers. On this occasion, the three parties have decided to establish this joint venture to build a new system for broadcasting the charms of shopping districts in real-time, leveraging their respective strengths to further revitalize 'Tenmonkan'. ### Business Description Kyushu Field Media will develop an 'advertising business' in the Tenmonkan area, the center of Kagoshima. It will install 20 digital signage units in the shopping districts and deliver advertising content rooted in the local community. ### Future Outlook Through the initiatives of this joint venture, the goal is to establish a new regional media and achieve regional revitalization by broadcasting diverse content in shopping districts. Centered on digital signage, the company aims to create further bustle and vitality in 'Tenmonkan' and contribute to the realization of the vision: 'Energizing Kyushu from the central district of Kagoshima'. ### About the Joint Venture: Kyushu Field Media Co., Ltd. Kyushu Field Media Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by three leaders in Kagoshima's shopping districts, media, and IT. It installs digital signage in Kagoshima's central district 'Tenmonkan' and develops advertising content specialized for the region. - Name: Kyushu Field Media Co., Ltd. - Headquarters: Room 204, 1-6 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima - Representative: CEO Noriharu Fukushima - Established: March 5, 2026 - Business: Advertising Business ### About Tenmonkan Shopping District Promotion Association A federation of 12 shopping district promotion associations in 'Tenmonkan', the central shopping district of Kagoshima City. The total length of the arcades is the longest in Japan. Within the districts, stone monuments suitable for sightseeing walks are erected, entertaining many visitors including tourists. In cooperation with each shopping district and the 'We Love Tenmonkan Council', it aims to revitalize the entire Tenmonkan area through events like Children's Festa, Lantern Festival, Yukata Festival, Year-end Lottery, and New Year Mochi-maki. It also issues free tickets for parking and city trams/bus usage for customers to promote visits. - Name: Tenmonkan Shopping District Promotion Association - Address: Room 71, Nissensen Building, 3-10 Naka-machi, Kagoshima City - Representative: Representative Director Masanobu Hiraoka - Established: December 6, 1984 ### About Minami Nippon Living Shimbun Co., Ltd. Based on 'Living Shimbun', it is a comprehensive marketing company that provides information to enrich the lives of women living in the community and active in society. With a strong community-based network and editorial power, it serves as a 'bridge' connecting readers, companies, and the region. Beyond print media, it challenges various businesses such as posting, digital, and events to disseminate local charm. - Name: Minami Nippon Living Shimbun Co., Ltd. - Address: 14-1 Izumi-cho, Kagoshima City - Representative: CEO Sumihisa Osako - Established: November 17, 1982 - Business: Advertising planning/production/publishing for free papers, media site operation, inserting, posting, mail service, culture business, staffing, etc. ### About Wiz Co., Ltd. Wiz is a comprehensive IT trading company providing various IT services to solve Japan's social issues. Through the DX selection media 'Wiz cloud', it creates valuable business models leveraging its sales network and product lineup. - Name: Wiz Co., Ltd. - Headquarters: 12F South Shin-Otsuka Bldg., 2-25-15 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo - Representative: CEO Shun Yamazaki - Business: DX Support, GX Support, BPO, Regional Support