[Correction/Venue Change] New Team Launched in Educational Partnership with B. LEAGUE's "Chiba Jets Funabashi". Clark Memorial International High School Chiba Campus Holds Inaugural Ceremony for "Men's Basketball Major"!

A part of the press release distributed at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, has been changed. Due to various circumstances, the venue for the inaugural ceremony will be changed. We are re-distributing the corrected content, so please confirm and ensure there are no mistakes. ※Target Press Release ■Press release distributed at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ※Before Correction Chiba Prefecture Education Hall Grand Hall Address: 4-13-10 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba Prefecture, 260-0013 ※After Correction IPU・Okayama University of Science Tokyo Campus Gymnasium Address: 625-1 Futama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0001 Phone: 047-328-6166 (General Inquiries) The following is the press release with the correct content. Clark Memorial International High School (Headquarters: Fukagawa, Hokkaido, Principal: Yoichi Yoshida), a wide-area correspondence course, in educational partnership with Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative: Seiya Tamura, hereinafter Chiba Jets), will hold an inaugural ceremony on April 9 (Thursday) for the "Men's Basketball Major" launching in April 2026. The 17 students belonging to this major will gather to take their first step with pride and determination as the first-term students. 17 first-term students will make new basketball history This major emphasizes not only the improvement of athletic ability but also essential elements for developing human potential such as initiative, collaboration, and respect for rules, aiming to cultivate individuals who can think for themselves, grow together with their peers, and contribute to society and the community through daily practice and school life. We are mindful of playing with initiative and thinking for ourselves We are thoroughly checking tactical aspects Furthermore, by placing students in a competitive environment interacting with high-caliber professional-level athletes, they are expected to gain multifaceted learning, including the attitudes valued by professional players, relationships with the community, and awareness of social responsibility. Through this major, we will challenge the construction of a "new educational model" that connects sports, education, and the community, nurturing individuals who will lead the future. We value communication with teammates We have many opportunities to learn in lectures, not just by exercising We embody both academic and athletic pursuits without leaning too much towards either We will grow together with our 17 teammates On the day, greetings from the school principal, greetings from distinguished guests, an explanation of the major's overview, and a pledge by student representatives are planned. For the 17 first-term students, this will be an important occasion to recognize that they are the first generation to forge the history of this major and to share their determination for future endeavors. We kindly request that you spread the word widely, experiencing the students' passion and real words at the venue. Inaugural Ceremony Overview Thursday, April 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM IPU・Okayama University of Science Tokyo Campus Gymnasium Address: 625-1 Futama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, 272-0001 Phone: 047-328-6166 (General Inquiries) Hiroki Sato, Director, Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. Yuta Ikeiuchi, General Manager, Chiba Jets Funabashi Tetsuya Masuda, Chairman, Sozishi Gakuen Educational Foundation Yoichi Yoshida, Principal, Clark Memorial International High School 17 First-term students of the Men's Basketball Major About Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. With the vision of "Making Chiba Prefecture a Basketball Kingdom," Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd. aims to spread basketball with the goal of increasing the number of players, strengthen player development to produce many professionals from the local area, and operate a strong and attractive top team that will be admired by boosters and athletes alike. We will also inherit the corporate philosophy of "Becoming happy together with everyone involved with Chiba Jets Funabashi," and strive to be a club that lasts for 100 years, serving everyone from boosters, local residents, academy students, and their parents with gratitude, and becoming happy together with all. Chiba Jets Homepage: https://chibajets.jp About Clark Memorial International High School, Sozishi Gakuen Educational Foundation Established in 1992 as the only educational institution inheriting the spirit of Dr. Clark, known for "Boys, Be Ambitious!", this high school is headquartered in Fukagawa, Hokkaido, with over 80 educational bases nationwide, serving over 14,000 students and graduating approximately 100,000 alumni. They have developed and introduced a new learning style called "Full-Day Education," where students attend school daily in uniform, similar to full-time high schools, despite being a correspondence course. Utilizing the flexibility of the curriculum, they offer a variety of distinctive classes tailored to students' needs. Annually, many students advance to overseas universities, national/public universities, and prestigious private universities. Furthermore, they offer the "Smart Study Course," which allows learning without being bound by location or time, supporting students' "dreams, challenges, and achievements" as a high school that meets a wide range of educational needs. Clark Memorial International High School Homepage: https://www.clark.ed.jp/ ※If you plan to visit the venue for coverage, please contact us at the details below. Clark Memorial International High School Chiba Campus Contact: Ohtaka TEL: 043-290-6133 MAIL: tetsuya.otaka@clark.ed.jp