【First for a Regional Bank!】Chugoku Bank Becomes First Regional Bank to Invest in "Furusato Partners," an Asset Management Company for REIT Formation
Chugoku Bank announces its capital participation in Furusato Partners, an asset management company established by NBI Holdings, PROSPER, and Showa Leasing (SBI Shinsei Bank Group) for the purpose of forming a REIT. This marks the first time a regional bank has invested in such a venture, aiming to contribute to regional revitalization through real estate investment.
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Chugoku Bank (Okayama City, President: Sadanori Kato) announces its capital participation in "Furusato Partners," an asset management company established by NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Takayuki Kanaya, hereinafter "NBI Holdings"), PROSPER Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yozo Tachibana, hereinafter "PROSPER"), and Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Shinsuke Taiyama, hereinafter "Showa Leasing") of the SBI Shinsei Bank Group, for the purpose of forming a REIT. This marks the first time a regional bank has invested in such a company.
1. Purpose of Capital Participation
NBI Holdings, the initiator of Furusato Partners, is a real estate investment management company aiming for regional revitalization through investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties. Chugoku Bank's philosophy aligns with NBI Holdings' commitment to regional revitalization, leading to this participation.
The objective of this initiative is to promote regeneration and revitalization investments in hotels, ryokans, and similar properties, primarily located within Chugoku Bank's operating area, to enhance regional appeal. This endeavor, which circulates funds from within and outside the region into the local tourism industry, combines Chugoku Bank's expertise in real estate finance with NBI Holdings' know-how in real estate investment, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the regional economy.
2. Outline of Capital Participation
(1) Stock Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Stock Transferee: Chugoku Bank
(3) Shares Transferred: 2.5% of issued shares
(4) Date of Transfer Agreement: April 30, 2026
(5) Scheduled Date of Transfer Execution: May 29, 2026
* Details regarding future prospects will be announced at a press conference scheduled for 1:30 PM on Friday, May 29.
3. Overview of Shareholder Companies
NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: NBI Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Hibiya Central Building 5F, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takayuki Kanaya
Capital: 50 million yen
Business Activities: Real estate investment business, financial services business, regional revitalization business
Registrations/Licenses: Financial Instruments Business Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 3494 (Investment Management Business)
Comprehensive Real Estate Investment Advisory Business - No. 182
Real Estate Transaction Business License Tokyo Metropolitan Governor (1) No. 111678
(Representative's Biography)
Takayuki Kanaya
Born in Tokyo in 1981. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics in 2004.
After working at a conglomerate real estate company and a real estate investment fund, he joined Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2012.
In the same year, he was appointed Director and Head of Investment Management at Hoshino Resorts Asset Management Co., Ltd., the asset management company for Hoshino Resorts REIT. In 2020, he became a Director at Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd.
Subsequently, after working at investment companies such as Risa Partners Co., Ltd., he was appointed Representative Director of NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. in September 2024.
He has been involved in multiple new fund formations, including over 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments, corporate acquisitions, and the launch of listed REITs.
PROSPER Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: PROSPER Co., Ltd.
Location: Toranomon 5-9-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yozo Tachibana
Capital: 20 million yen
Business Activities: Operation of private equity funds, and other businesses contributing to regional revitalization
Registrations/Licenses: Notification of Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
(Representative's Biography)
Yozo Tachibana
Born in 1971. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Policy Management in 1994.
After joining Salomon Brothers Securities in 1994, he worked at foreign securities firms such as Goldman Sachs (Fixed Income Sales Department, Strategic Investments Department Managing Director) and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (Executive Officer), before becoming president of Rakuten Baseball in 2012. He also served as president of Vissel Kobe and chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
After resigning as team president in December 2021, he founded PROSPER in 2022, wishing to continue initiatives to energize regions. In the same year, he became president of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, he was appointed a director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that contribute to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taiyama
Capital: 29.36 billion yen
Business Activities: Comprehensive leasing business, information-related equipment, industrial and machine tools, construction machinery, medical equipment, commercial facilities, aircraft leasing, installment sales, various financial services, and life insurance solicitation business.
Chugoku Bank
Phone Number: 086-223-3111
Public Relations Center: Okajima
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1. Purpose of Capital Participation
NBI Holdings, the initiator of Furusato Partners, is a real estate investment management company aiming for regional revitalization through investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties. Chugoku Bank's philosophy aligns with NBI Holdings' commitment to regional revitalization, leading to this participation.
The objective of this initiative is to promote regeneration and revitalization investments in hotels, ryokans, and similar properties, primarily located within Chugoku Bank's operating area, to enhance regional appeal. This endeavor, which circulates funds from within and outside the region into the local tourism industry, combines Chugoku Bank's expertise in real estate finance with NBI Holdings' know-how in real estate investment, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the regional economy.
2. Outline of Capital Participation
(1) Stock Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Stock Transferee: Chugoku Bank
(3) Shares Transferred: 2.5% of issued shares
(4) Date of Transfer Agreement: April 30, 2026
(5) Scheduled Date of Transfer Execution: May 29, 2026
* Details regarding future prospects will be announced at a press conference scheduled for 1:30 PM on Friday, May 29.
3. Overview of Shareholder Companies
NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: NBI Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Hibiya Central Building 5F, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takayuki Kanaya
Capital: 50 million yen
Business Activities: Real estate investment business, financial services business, regional revitalization business
Registrations/Licenses: Financial Instruments Business Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 3494 (Investment Management Business)
Comprehensive Real Estate Investment Advisory Business - No. 182
Real Estate Transaction Business License Tokyo Metropolitan Governor (1) No. 111678
(Representative's Biography)
Takayuki Kanaya
Born in Tokyo in 1981. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics in 2004.
After working at a conglomerate real estate company and a real estate investment fund, he joined Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2012.
In the same year, he was appointed Director and Head of Investment Management at Hoshino Resorts Asset Management Co., Ltd., the asset management company for Hoshino Resorts REIT. In 2020, he became a Director at Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd.
Subsequently, after working at investment companies such as Risa Partners Co., Ltd., he was appointed Representative Director of NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. in September 2024.
He has been involved in multiple new fund formations, including over 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments, corporate acquisitions, and the launch of listed REITs.
PROSPER Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: PROSPER Co., Ltd.
Location: Toranomon 5-9-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yozo Tachibana
Capital: 20 million yen
Business Activities: Operation of private equity funds, and other businesses contributing to regional revitalization
Registrations/Licenses: Notification of Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
(Representative's Biography)
Yozo Tachibana
Born in 1971. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Policy Management in 1994.
After joining Salomon Brothers Securities in 1994, he worked at foreign securities firms such as Goldman Sachs (Fixed Income Sales Department, Strategic Investments Department Managing Director) and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (Executive Officer), before becoming president of Rakuten Baseball in 2012. He also served as president of Vissel Kobe and chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
After resigning as team president in December 2021, he founded PROSPER in 2022, wishing to continue initiatives to energize regions. In the same year, he became president of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, he was appointed a director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that contribute to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taiyama
Capital: 29.36 billion yen
Business Activities: Comprehensive leasing business, information-related equipment, industrial and machine tools, construction machinery, medical equipment, commercial facilities, aircraft leasing, installment sales, various financial services, and life insurance solicitation business.
Chugoku Bank
Phone Number: 086-223-3111
Public Relations Center: Okajima
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