Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in Passage Kinkai Co., Ltd.
Aiming for further value creation in Nagasaki tourism.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 20:00
Japanet Golf & Resort Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President: Hideki Iwashita), a group company of Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President and CEO: Akito Takata) engaged in the golf business, hereby announces that it has succeeded the Kinkai business (golf and hotel operations), including the shares of Passage Kinkai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President: Yuji Hashimoto), from NIPPO Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Chihiro Wada) effective March 31, 2026.
■ Background of the Implementation
Since 2019, the Japanet Group has been promoting sports and regional revitalization businesses as a second pillar alongside its mail-order business. We operate the 'Nagasaki Stadium City,' a large-scale complex consisting of a soccer stadium, arena, office, commercial facilities, and a hotel, as well as the professional soccer club 'V-Varen Nagasaki' and the professional basketball club 'Nagasaki Velca' entirely within the group. By proceeding with determination as a private company, we aim to increase the precision and speed of decision-making, and by applying the thorough customer imagination cultivated in our mail-order business, we hope to become an entity that energizes first Nagasaki, and then all of Japan.
Through this succession, we hope to provide the highest level of experience to VIPs and tourists from Japan and abroad who visit Nagasaki Stadium City for matches and events. We aim to build an unprecedented 'Nagasaki stay-type tourism' by seamlessly connecting the vibrancy of 'Nagasaki Stadium City' with the serene resort experience of Omura Bay. By creating synergies through combining the charm of Passage Kinkai with the know-how cultivated in the Japanet Group, we will polish the experience value and deliver excitement to those in Nagasaki Prefecture and those visiting Nagasaki.
■ Message from Akito Takata, President and CEO of Japanet Holdings
The Japanet Group has focused on 'finding truly good products, polishing them with our unique perspective, and firmly conveying their essence' through our mail-order business. Since 2019, we have expanded that domain to sports and regional revitalization businesses, challenging ourselves to achieve 'both excitement and business' starting with Nagasaki Stadium City.
Passage Kinkai, which harmonizes with the nature of Omura Bay and is overflowing with 'elegance and history,' is one of Japan's leading golf courses that further enhances the value of visiting Nagasaki. While carefully protecting the excellence that has been built up to date, we will work as a group to polish it even further. We will create a one-of-a-kind charm that is loved by the local community and becomes a destination for golfers visiting Nagasaki from all over the country.
■ Background of the Implementation
Since 2019, the Japanet Group has been promoting sports and regional revitalization businesses as a second pillar alongside its mail-order business. We operate the 'Nagasaki Stadium City,' a large-scale complex consisting of a soccer stadium, arena, office, commercial facilities, and a hotel, as well as the professional soccer club 'V-Varen Nagasaki' and the professional basketball club 'Nagasaki Velca' entirely within the group. By proceeding with determination as a private company, we aim to increase the precision and speed of decision-making, and by applying the thorough customer imagination cultivated in our mail-order business, we hope to become an entity that energizes first Nagasaki, and then all of Japan.
Through this succession, we hope to provide the highest level of experience to VIPs and tourists from Japan and abroad who visit Nagasaki Stadium City for matches and events. We aim to build an unprecedented 'Nagasaki stay-type tourism' by seamlessly connecting the vibrancy of 'Nagasaki Stadium City' with the serene resort experience of Omura Bay. By creating synergies through combining the charm of Passage Kinkai with the know-how cultivated in the Japanet Group, we will polish the experience value and deliver excitement to those in Nagasaki Prefecture and those visiting Nagasaki.
■ Message from Akito Takata, President and CEO of Japanet Holdings
The Japanet Group has focused on 'finding truly good products, polishing them with our unique perspective, and firmly conveying their essence' through our mail-order business. Since 2019, we have expanded that domain to sports and regional revitalization businesses, challenging ourselves to achieve 'both excitement and business' starting with Nagasaki Stadium City.
Passage Kinkai, which harmonizes with the nature of Omura Bay and is overflowing with 'elegance and history,' is one of Japan's leading golf courses that further enhances the value of visiting Nagasaki. While carefully protecting the excellence that has been built up to date, we will work as a group to polish it even further. We will create a one-of-a-kind charm that is loved by the local community and becomes a destination for golfers visiting Nagasaki from all over the country.
FAQ
What is the purpose of Japanet's acquisition of Passage Kinkai?
The goal is to build a unique stay-type tourism experience by integrating it with Nagasaki Stadium City and the resort experience of Omura Bay.
When will the transfer be completed?
The transfer is scheduled to be completed on March 31, 2026.
What is the future outlook?
By leveraging the group's expertise, they aim to provide top-tier experiences to domestic and international tourists and enhance the appeal of Nagasaki.