Nicon Nissou Prime and Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Sign Agreement for Dispatch Under "Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur System"

Nicon Nissou Prime Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, President & CEO: Masahiko Yoshida, hereinafter 'NNP') and Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture (Mayor: Isamu Nomura) are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement to dispatch personnel from NNP to Yachiyo Town, utilizing the 'Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur System'* promoted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Yachiyo Town is engaged in various initiatives, such as promoting agriculture (Chinese cabbage, melon, pear) by leveraging its rich natural environment, promoting relocation and residence by capitalizing on its proximity to the city center (within 60 km), and enhancing childcare support. Under this agreement, our senior personnel will participate as regional revitalization entrepreneurs in tasks that promote Yachiyo Town's initiatives.

NNP upholds the purpose of 'Creating a society where people can continue to work and restoring Japan's prosperity,' aiming to contribute to society by utilizing the extensive knowledge and experience of its senior personnel. We will continue to respond to the needs of solving regional issues and expand opportunities for our experienced senior employees.

*Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur System (Corporate Personnel Dispatch System): A program where local governments accept employees from private companies in major metropolitan areas for a certain period, engaging them in tasks that contribute to improving the region's unique charm and value by leveraging their know-how and knowledge, thereby promoting regional revitalization.

1. Agreement Period: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. (*Extension possible annually; total dispatch period is limited to 3 years.)

2. Initiatives Under the Agreement: (1) Planning and promotion of branding utilizing regional resources. (2) Planning and promotion of measures related to tourism and commerce/industry promotion. (3) Creation and expansion of exchange population and related population. (4) Other measures related to the promotion of regional revitalization.