Techno Data Science Becomes 19th Tenant: Innovation Partners Supports New Expansion into Wataya Besso, Ceremony with Ureshino City on May 1st

Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shinichiro Honda) and Wataya Besso Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture; CEO: Yoshimoto Kobara) are pleased to announce that an expansion agreement signing ceremony with Ureshino City will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, coinciding with the opening of a satellite office by Techno Data Science Co., Ltd.

With this expansion, the number of companies occupying satellite offices within Wataya Besso will reach 19.

Overview of the Expanding Company Company Name: Techno Data Science Co., Ltd. Representative: Seiichiro Akiyama, President & CEO Headquarters: Koamicho Yasuda Bldg., 9-9 Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Business Description: Provision of business improvement and decision support services utilizing AI and data science, etc.

《Overview of Expansion Agreement Signing Ceremony》 Date and Time: Friday, May 1, 2026, from 10:30 AM Location: Ureshino Onsen Wataya Besso SHINZO (738 Shimojuku-otsu, Ureshinomachi, Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture) Signatories: Seiichiro Akiyama, President & CEO, Techno Data Science Co., Ltd.; Takuya Yamaguchi, Mayor of Ureshino City Witnesses/Attendees: Yoshimoto Kobara, CEO, Wataya Besso Co., Ltd.; Shinichiro Honda, President, Innovation Partners Co., Ltd.

Background: A Regional Co-creation Model Based in a Ryokan Since 2020, Innovation Partners and Wataya Besso have been jointly promoting an initiative to redefine ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) as not just 'places to stay,' but as 'hubs for working, creating, and solving regional issues (social infrastructure),' with Wataya Besso as the base.

By combining the space and regional resources of Wataya Besso with the business development and regional revitalization expertise of Innovation Partners, they have formed a co-creation environment where companies from different industries gather.

Evolution of 'URESHINO LIVING LAB' In 2026, 'URESHINO LIVING LAB,' which uses the entire region as a field for demonstration experiments, was fully launched. New value is being created in diverse fields such as tourism, wellness, food, and work styles.

Techno Data Science Co., Ltd., which is participating this time, has expertise in the fields of AI and data science. Its knowledge is expected to further enhance the sophistication of the project.

Through data-based decision-making and visualization of regional issues, the project aims to create more effective solutions.

Future Outlook: As One of Japan's Largest Ryokan-based Business Ecosystems Since Innovation Partners moved into Wataya Besso in 2020 as the first satellite office in a ryokan in Japan, a wide variety of companies have gathered there. In January 2026, 'URESHINO LIVING LAB' was fully launched as a site for demonstration experiments for regional issues, attracting nationwide attention. Taking the expansion of the 19th company as an opportunity, we will continue to promote the resolution of regional issues and the creation of new industries through public-private partnerships and corporate co-creation, so that Ureshino becomes not just a tourist destination, but a 'sacred place for innovation' where cutting-edge technology and tradition blend and new social models are continuously implemented.

※ About 'URESHINO LIVING LAB' This is a demonstration and development base located at Wataya Besso that combines regional resources with corporate knowledge to co-create new services and value. With diverse themes such as hot springs, food, agriculture, and wellness, it utilizes the region itself as a living laboratory to create a sustainable regional model.

Company Profiles Wataya Besso Co., Ltd. CEO: Yoshimoto Kobara Location: 738 Shimojuku-otsu, Ureshinomachi, Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture Official Website: https://wataya.co.jp/

Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. Innovation for all 'Things, Items, and People.' Innovation Partners is a project partner company specializing in regional revitalization, focusing on rediscovering the value of regional resources and creating/expanding the related population. By implementing new functions such as education, enterprise, culture, and employment into existing assets like lodging facilities and public spaces, they produce sustainable regional forms. Their implementation-type support system was highly evaluated, and they received the 'Regional Revitalization Minister's Award' at the 2023 Regional Revitalization Telework Awards. Established: December 2018 President: Shinichiro Honda Location: 1-6-30 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Official Website: https://innovation-partners.jp/