Cocone Corporation Opens New Office in Sapporo to Foster Talent and Expand Business

## Announcement of Cocone Corporation's Sapporo Office Establishment

Cocone Corporation, part of the ENSAPIA group (renamed from 'Cocone Group' on April 1, 2026; Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President: Mai Ishiwatari), has announced the establishment of a new office in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on May 1, 2026, aimed at expanding business and fostering next-generation talent.

### Background and Purpose
The Sapporo office was established with the primary mission of 'acquiring and fostering excellent young talent' who will become the core of the group's future growth. For the ENSAPIA group to soar further, the presence of young individuals with fresh ideas and high technical skills is indispensable. Through this location, the company aims to actively welcome motivated interns and produce future leader candidates.

### Location and Business Content
The office is located in an area near Hokkaido University, where outstanding talent gathers. We have established an environment where students can engage with state-of-the-art practical work while balancing their studies.

- Primary Business Domain: AI (Artificial Intelligence) related tasks.
- Expected Role: We expect members to engage in practical AI development and utilization, growing into core members who will lead the group in the future.

### Future Outlook
Moving forward, we will deepen our collaboration with local educational institutions and communities, as well as hold recruitment events within Sapporo. Through this new base, we are committed to supporting the career formation of ambitious young talent.

### Overview of the New Office
- Facility Name: Cocone Corporation Sapporo Office
- Address: 3F, WeWork, 1-2 Kita 2-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0002, Japan
- Establishment: May 2026

### About the ENSAPIA Group
With locations around the world including Japan, China, South Korea, the U.S., Estonia, and the U.K., the group develops avatar-centric digital world services globally. Furthermore, the group is actively engaged in next-generation talent development through the application of generative AI technology, future-oriented preschool operations, and support for student entrepreneurs.

The name 'ENSAPIA' is derived from the Latin roots 'en-' (existing within) and 'sapiens' (wisdom). It embodies our determination to face the essence of humanity and create a new world, considering how we should design places for people in the digital world.