Chugoku Bank Becomes First Regional Bank to Invest in Furusato Partners, an Asset Management Company for REIT Formation
Chugoku Bank has made its first capital participation as a regional bank in Furusato Partners Co., Ltd., an asset management company established by NBI Holdings and PROSPER for the purpose of forming REITs. This initiative aims to promote regional revitalization through investments in hotels and ryokans, contributing to the sustainable development of local economies.
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NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takayuki Kanaya; hereinafter "NBI Holdings"), PROSPER Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yozo Tachibana; hereinafter "PROSPER"), and Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shinsuke Taiyama; hereinafter "Showa Leasing") of the SBI Shinsei Bank Group, jointly established Furusato Partners Co., Ltd. in December 2025 as an asset management company for the purpose of forming REITs. We are pleased to announce that Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Sadanori Kato; hereinafter "Chugoku Bank") has become the first regional bank to make a capital participation in Furusato Partners.
Purpose of Capital Participation
NBI Holdings, one of the founders, is a real estate investment management company aiming for regional revitalization through investments in hotels, ryokans, and other facilities. This capital participation was realized because NBI Holdings' efforts for regional revitalization aligned with Chugoku Bank's philosophy.
The purpose of Chugoku Bank's capital participation is to promote value-up investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties, primarily located in the bank's operating area. This initiative, which circulates funds from within and outside the region into the local tourism industry, will contribute to the sustainable development of the local economy by combining NBI Holdings' expertise in real estate investment with Chugoku Bank's accumulated knowledge in real estate finance.
Overview of Capital Participation
(1) Stock Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Stock Transferee: Chugoku Bank
(3) Shares Transferred: 2.5% of outstanding shares
(4) Date of Transfer Agreement: April 30, 2026
(5) Date of Transfer Execution: May 29, 2026 (scheduled)
* Details regarding future prospects will be announced at a press conference scheduled to be held in Okayama City on May 29.
NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: NBI Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Hibiya Central Building 5F, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takayuki Kanaya
Capital: 50 million yen
Business Activities: Real estate investment business, financial services business, regional revitalization business
Registrations/Licenses: Financial Instruments Business Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3494 (Investment Management Business)
Comprehensive Real Estate Investment Advisory Business Comprehensive - No. 182
Real Estate Transaction Business License Tokyo Governor (1) No. 111678
(Representative's Biography)
Takayuki Kanaya
Born in Tokyo in 1981. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics in 2004.
After working at a conglomerate-affiliated real estate company and a real estate investment fund, joined Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2012.
In the same year, appointed Director and Head of Investment Management Division at Hoshino Resorts Asset Management Co., Ltd., the asset management company for Hoshino Resorts REIT, Inc. Appointed Director of Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2020.
Subsequently, after working at investment companies such as Risa Partners Co., Ltd., appointed Representative Director of NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. in September 2024.
Has been involved in hotel real estate investments exceeding 200 billion yen, corporate acquisitions, and the launch of listed REITs, as well as the formation of multiple new funds.
PROSPER Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: PROSPER Co., Ltd.
Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yozo Tachibana
Capital: 20 million yen
Business Activities: Operation of private equity funds, and other businesses contributing to regional revitalization
Registrations/Licenses: Notification of Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
(Representative's Biography)
Yozo Tachibana
Born in 1971. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Policy Management in 1994.
After joining Salomon Brothers Securities in 1994, worked at foreign securities companies such as Goldman Sachs (Fixed Income Sales Department, Strategic Investment Department Managing Director) and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (Executive Officer), then became President of Rakuten Baseball Club in 2012. Also served as President of Vissel Kobe and Chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
After resigning as President of the baseball club in December 2021, founded PROSPER in 2022 with the desire to continue efforts to energize local communities. In the same year, became President of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, was appointed a director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that lead to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taiyama
Capital: 29.36 billion yen
Business Activities: Comprehensive leasing business, information-related equipment, industrial and machine tools, construction machinery, medical equipment, commercial facilities, aircraft, etc., leasing, installment sales, and various financial services, and life insurance solicitation business.
Chugoku Bank, Ltd. Company Profile
Purpose of Capital Participation
NBI Holdings, one of the founders, is a real estate investment management company aiming for regional revitalization through investments in hotels, ryokans, and other facilities. This capital participation was realized because NBI Holdings' efforts for regional revitalization aligned with Chugoku Bank's philosophy.
The purpose of Chugoku Bank's capital participation is to promote value-up investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties, primarily located in the bank's operating area. This initiative, which circulates funds from within and outside the region into the local tourism industry, will contribute to the sustainable development of the local economy by combining NBI Holdings' expertise in real estate investment with Chugoku Bank's accumulated knowledge in real estate finance.
Overview of Capital Participation
(1) Stock Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Stock Transferee: Chugoku Bank
(3) Shares Transferred: 2.5% of outstanding shares
(4) Date of Transfer Agreement: April 30, 2026
(5) Date of Transfer Execution: May 29, 2026 (scheduled)
* Details regarding future prospects will be announced at a press conference scheduled to be held in Okayama City on May 29.
NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: NBI Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Hibiya Central Building 5F, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takayuki Kanaya
Capital: 50 million yen
Business Activities: Real estate investment business, financial services business, regional revitalization business
Registrations/Licenses: Financial Instruments Business Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3494 (Investment Management Business)
Comprehensive Real Estate Investment Advisory Business Comprehensive - No. 182
Real Estate Transaction Business License Tokyo Governor (1) No. 111678
(Representative's Biography)
Takayuki Kanaya
Born in Tokyo in 1981. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics in 2004.
After working at a conglomerate-affiliated real estate company and a real estate investment fund, joined Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2012.
In the same year, appointed Director and Head of Investment Management Division at Hoshino Resorts Asset Management Co., Ltd., the asset management company for Hoshino Resorts REIT, Inc. Appointed Director of Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. in 2020.
Subsequently, after working at investment companies such as Risa Partners Co., Ltd., appointed Representative Director of NBI Holdings Co., Ltd. in September 2024.
Has been involved in hotel real estate investments exceeding 200 billion yen, corporate acquisitions, and the launch of listed REITs, as well as the formation of multiple new funds.
PROSPER Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: PROSPER Co., Ltd.
Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yozo Tachibana
Capital: 20 million yen
Business Activities: Operation of private equity funds, and other businesses contributing to regional revitalization
Registrations/Licenses: Notification of Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
(Representative's Biography)
Yozo Tachibana
Born in 1971. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Policy Management in 1994.
After joining Salomon Brothers Securities in 1994, worked at foreign securities companies such as Goldman Sachs (Fixed Income Sales Department, Strategic Investment Department Managing Director) and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (Executive Officer), then became President of Rakuten Baseball Club in 2012. Also served as President of Vissel Kobe and Chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
After resigning as President of the baseball club in December 2021, founded PROSPER in 2022 with the desire to continue efforts to energize local communities. In the same year, became President of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, was appointed a director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that lead to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taiyama
Capital: 29.36 billion yen
Business Activities: Comprehensive leasing business, information-related equipment, industrial and machine tools, construction machinery, medical equipment, commercial facilities, aircraft, etc., leasing, installment sales, and various financial services, and life insurance solicitation business.
Chugoku Bank, Ltd. Company Profile