[Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture] 3x3 Professional Basketball Team YACHIYO FLAGs Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Meisei Kindergarten, Meisei Gakuen Educational Corporation ~Fostering the Future Together with Educational Institutions as a Community-Based Professional Team~

YACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, has signed a sponsorship agreement for the 2026-27 season with Meisei Kindergarten, operated by Meisei Gakuen Educational Corporation (Headquarters: Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture / Chairman: Seinosuke Nishimura).

YACHIYO FLAGs operates under the slogan "Together with the community. From Yachiyo to the world." while spreading the appeal of 3x3 basketball in the region. The team engages in community development activities through interaction events with children and collaborations with schools, local governments, educational institutions, and local businesses.

Meisei Kindergarten, Meisei Gakuen Educational Corporation, which will be supporting us, is an educational institution providing early childhood education and care in Yachiyo City. Under a rich natural environment, they practice education that fosters children's "power to connect to the future." In addition to full-fledged English education aimed at bilingual development, they offer diverse programs such as music and gymnastics by specialized instructors. Furthermore, extended childcare and after-school programs for elementary school students are well-developed, creating an environment where dual-income families can feel at ease. They have earned deep trust from local families.

They deeply resonated with our vision, leading to this partnership.

Moving forward, we plan multi-faceted collaborations, including joint promotions at game venues, sponsorship and cooperation in local events, and activities aimed at nurturing the next generation.

Together with the local community and businesses,
YACHIYO FLAGs will continue to work towards sustainable community development through sports.

## Introduction of the Educational Institution
Meisei Kindergarten, Meisei Gakuen Educational Corporation
1672-29 Murakami, Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture
Chairman: Seinosuke Nishimura
- Language education in English and Japanese aimed at bilingual development
- Consistent educational environment from 2-year-olds to 6th-grade elementary students
- Comprehensive support system including extended childcare, bus transportation, and after-school programs
HP: https://www.meisei-kindergarten.ed.jp/

Team Name: YACHIYO FLAGs
Base: Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture
Established: 2023
Sport: 3x3 Basketball
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3x3yachiyoflags/
Inquiries: info@kokokara2024.com
Team Management: KoKoKaRa Inc.
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokokara.inc/