Additional Content Decided for 'HAKUBA Yahoo! FESTIVAL 2026'—Extraordinary Experience Amidst 1,300m Elevation Views of the Northern Alps!

Iwatake Resort Co., Ltd., aiming to be a world-class all-season mountain resort, will host 'Alpen Outdoors Presents HAKUBA Yahoo! FESTIVAL 2026' at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort (Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field) from May 16 (Sat) to May 24 (Sun), 2026, sponsored by Alpen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Atsushi Mizuno).

Recently, it was decided that the opening acts on May 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun) will feature talented artists at the summit's scenic 1,300m elevation stage. Local teams will also perform, including Shinshu Otari Taiko drums and cheerleading teams. In Hakuba's beautiful fresh greenery of May, visitors can enjoy experiences that stimulate all five senses all day long: yoga in the morning, live music in the afternoon, and fireworks at night.

### Opening Acts by Talented Artists On both May 16 and 17, musical live performances will be held on the special summit stage to kick off the festival.

### Artist Profiles **Beverly** Discovered by a producer who worked with MISIA and AI, she has won numerous awards in American and Asian music festivals. A world-class singer with a Silky Voice and piercing high tones. She has sung themes for dramas, anime, and games, and recently served as tour vocalist for Tetsuya Komuro and YOSHIKI.

**Kano Nojima** Active as an SKE48 member for 6 years until June 2021. In 2019, she won the first 'AKB48 Group Vocal Prowess Competition.' After leading 'et-and-', she launched her solo career in April 2025. Her Showa-era song covers have surpassed 5 million views on SNS.

**Maruri** A solo female artist from Fukuoka, supported mainly by Gen Z for her transparent voice and relatable love songs. Debuted in May 2022 with 'Suki dayo.' Her new song 'Kimi Wazurai' is gaining attention on Spotify charts.

### Opening Act Overview - **Date**: May 16 (Sat) 15:30-17:30 (1 performance each); May 17 (Sun) 10:30-12:30 / 13:45-15:45 (2 performances each) - **Location**: Summit Special Stage - **Performers**: Beverly, Kano Nojima, Maruri

### Opening Events to Mark the Start To celebrate the opening on May 16 and 17, local teams from Hakuba and Otari villages will perform on the summit stage, featuring Shinshu Otari Taiko (ranked 2nd in the 2025 Nagano Junior Competition), theme park dance teams, and cheerleading squads.

- **Shinshu Otari Taiko**: May 16 (Sat) 14:00-14:30. Free admission (Resort entry ticket required). - **Theme Park Dance**: May 16 (Sat) 14:45-15:15. Energetic dancing to parade music. Free admission (Resort entry ticket required).