Apaman Shop Official Characters "Bear-kun & Hani-chan" to Tour Japan!? New Project "50-Sound Dance" Kicks Off on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!

APAMAN Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Kai Yamasaki), which operates "No. 1 in store count"*1 and "No. 1 in rental housing brokerage contracts"*2 in the residential rental brokerage industry, will launch a new SNS content project called "50-Sound Dance" featuring its official characters "Bear-kun" and "Hani-chan." Starting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, short videos will be distributed every Wednesday on the official SNS accounts.

Purpose and Background: Contributing to SDG "Sustainable Cities and Communities" through Dance This project leverages the nationwide network unique to Apaman Shop, which has stores throughout Japan, to introduce cities across the country in alphabetical order (based on the Japanese 50-sound system) through short dances. By having Bear-kun and Hani-chan perform dances themed after various cities, the project aims to create opportunities for viewers to encounter the names and charms of these cities, thereby increasing their interest in and familiarity with local regions.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities By distributing short dances themed after place names across Japan, the project creates an entry point for learning about these lands and fosters opportunities to rediscover regional attractions. Apaman Shop combines "the joy of finding a home" with "familiarity with the region," and through Bear-kun and Hani-chan, it will support the creation of happy cities that continue into the future.

Project Outline Project Name "50-Sound Dance" Relay by "Bear-kun" and "Hani-chan" Release Date Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Release Frequency Every Wednesday Content Bear-kun and Hani-chan will release 15-second short dance videos expressing the charm of 47 prefectures based on the 50-sound system in a relay format. SNS Accounts Apaman Shop official SNS accounts (X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)

First Installment: Bear-kun Asahikawa Dance Asahikawa City is one of Hokkaido's major cities, a region where the natural environment and urban functions are harmoniously balanced. Asahikawa Station is located at the city's center, and urban functions are being developed around it through district maintenance in Hokusaido Asahikawa. It is also characterized by its proximity to the mountains of the Daisetsuzan range and the landscape of the Chubetsu River. North of the station, commercial facilities, cultural facilities, administrative agencies, and medical institutions are concentrated, providing a comprehensive range of daily life functions. A balanced living environment, where one can enjoy both the convenience of the city and the proximity to nature, is spreading.

Asahikawa Dance Bear-kun 50-Sound Dance - "A" City "Asahikawa Dance" Dance Choreography - Get into the rhythm - Foot stomp to brush off snow - Right foot tap-tap-tap - Squat down - Pose!

As for tourist attractions, Asahiyama Zoo is particularly well-known, with exhibits that allow observation of animals' natural behaviors and appearances. Furthermore, blessed with a natural environment surrounded by the Daisetsuzan mountain range, the surrounding area offers year-round leisure activities such as winter skiing and snow scenery, and summer hiking and camping. For gourmet food, visitors can enjoy Asahikawa ramen, Genghis Khan (grilled lamb), and other unique Hokkaido food cultures. Local sweets and woodcraft products are also available, expanding the enjoyment of sightseeing and souvenir shopping. In addition, cultural facilities such as art museums, museums, and music halls are scattered throughout the area, allowing visitors to experience not only nature but also culture through exhibitions and concerts.

Apaman Shop Asahikawa Ekimae Store Apaman Shop Asahikawa Ekimae Store Address: Nippo Asahikawa Ekimae Daiichi Bldg., 1F, 780-1 Miyashita-dori 9-chome, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 070-0030 Nearest Station: JR Hakodate Main Line Asahikawa Station / 3-minute walk Phone Number: 0166-25-7222 Business Hours: 9:30 - 18:30 ▶︎ Click here for rental property information in Asahikawa City (rental apartments/flats) https://www.apamanshop.com/hokkaido/204/

Apaman Shop Asahikawa Ekimae Store JR Hakodate Main Line Asahikawa Station / 3-minute walk Apaman Shop will continue to support customers in finding homes that suit their individual lifestyles, taking into account the characteristics of each region.

Official SNS Accounts X (Twitter) https://x.com/apamanshop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/apaman_shop/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheApamanshopchannel TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@apaman_shop Facebook https://www.facebook.com/apamanshopcom/

*1▼No. 1 in rental housing brokerage contracts *Survey overview and methodology: "Residential rental brokerage" vs.