[HESTA Okura] Signs Professional Affiliation Agreement with Female Golfer Shiori Watanabe as Part of Sports Promotion
HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. has signed a sponsorship deal with the talented young golfer Shiori Watanabe. The company will support her competitive activities to foster sports development and enhance its brand image through her challenging spirit.
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## Shiori Watanabe
HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsumi Hirosawa; hereinafter 'HESTA Okura') is pleased to announce that it has entered into a professional affiliation agreement with female golfer Shiori Watanabe.
After graduating from University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences (Hyogo Prefecture), Watanabe participated in the JLPGA final pro tests in 2021, 2024, and 2025, striving for success on the regular tour.
She won the Kansai Women's Federation Cup in 2019 and passed the qualifying round of the Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open in 2021. Recently, she has shown remarkable performance, winning the Leoma Kogen CUP Charity Pro-Am in March 2026 and the ACN Challenge Ladies on March 31, 2026.
Deeply resonating with Watanabe’s attitude of tirelessly pursuing her dreams, HESTA Okura will provide full support for her competitive activities through this agreement. We look forward to her future breakthroughs.
HESTA Okura will continue to support the growth of golfers and contribute to regional sports promotion and the development of the golf industry.
### Profile of Shiori Watanabe
- **Name:** Shiori Watanabe
- **Date of Birth:** November 3, 1998
- **Birthplace:** Miyazaki Prefecture
- **Alma Mater:** University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
- **Height:** 161cm
- **Sport:** Golf
- **Affiliation:** HESTA Okura
**Main Achievements:**
- Women's Golf Pair Match Championship Season 17 Runner-up
- JLPGA Final Pro Test Appearances (2021, 2024, 2025)
- Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open Qualifying Pass (2021)
- Kansai Women's Federation Cup Winner (2019)
### Comment from the Athlete
"I am deeply grateful for the warm support I received even before passing my pro test. It is a great honor to sign this affiliation agreement with HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. I will strive to meet expectations, deliver inspiration through golf, and contribute to society."
### About HESTA Okura Co., Ltd.
Since its founding in 1962, the company has provided housing to over 120,000 households, focusing on new town development, custom home sales, and construction. In addition to promoting smart home business using AI and IoT, it changed its name to HESTA Okura in April 2023. Since 2024, it has been selling and installing 'HESTA Solar,' a revolutionary lightweight and flexible solar panel. The brand name 'HESTA' is derived from the Greek goddess Hestia, the guardian of the home. Under this brand, the company provides 'HESTA Healthcare' and 'HESTA Solar' to deliver a healthy, convenient, and safe lifestyle.
**What is HESTA Solar?**
It is a solar panel that is up to 80% lighter than traditional glass panels and only 3mm thick. It can be installed on walls or curved surfaces like carports without drilling holes, preserving the property's asset value. Since its launch in 2024, it has seen growing demand in urban areas like Tokyo as a system to reduce electricity costs and serve as an emergency power source.
HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsumi Hirosawa; hereinafter 'HESTA Okura') is pleased to announce that it has entered into a professional affiliation agreement with female golfer Shiori Watanabe.
After graduating from University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences (Hyogo Prefecture), Watanabe participated in the JLPGA final pro tests in 2021, 2024, and 2025, striving for success on the regular tour.
She won the Kansai Women's Federation Cup in 2019 and passed the qualifying round of the Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open in 2021. Recently, she has shown remarkable performance, winning the Leoma Kogen CUP Charity Pro-Am in March 2026 and the ACN Challenge Ladies on March 31, 2026.
Deeply resonating with Watanabe’s attitude of tirelessly pursuing her dreams, HESTA Okura will provide full support for her competitive activities through this agreement. We look forward to her future breakthroughs.
HESTA Okura will continue to support the growth of golfers and contribute to regional sports promotion and the development of the golf industry.
### Profile of Shiori Watanabe
- **Name:** Shiori Watanabe
- **Date of Birth:** November 3, 1998
- **Birthplace:** Miyazaki Prefecture
- **Alma Mater:** University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
- **Height:** 161cm
- **Sport:** Golf
- **Affiliation:** HESTA Okura
**Main Achievements:**
- Women's Golf Pair Match Championship Season 17 Runner-up
- JLPGA Final Pro Test Appearances (2021, 2024, 2025)
- Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open Qualifying Pass (2021)
- Kansai Women's Federation Cup Winner (2019)
### Comment from the Athlete
"I am deeply grateful for the warm support I received even before passing my pro test. It is a great honor to sign this affiliation agreement with HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. I will strive to meet expectations, deliver inspiration through golf, and contribute to society."
### About HESTA Okura Co., Ltd.
Since its founding in 1962, the company has provided housing to over 120,000 households, focusing on new town development, custom home sales, and construction. In addition to promoting smart home business using AI and IoT, it changed its name to HESTA Okura in April 2023. Since 2024, it has been selling and installing 'HESTA Solar,' a revolutionary lightweight and flexible solar panel. The brand name 'HESTA' is derived from the Greek goddess Hestia, the guardian of the home. Under this brand, the company provides 'HESTA Healthcare' and 'HESTA Solar' to deliver a healthy, convenient, and safe lifestyle.
**What is HESTA Solar?**
It is a solar panel that is up to 80% lighter than traditional glass panels and only 3mm thick. It can be installed on walls or curved surfaces like carports without drilling holes, preserving the property's asset value. Since its launch in 2024, it has seen growing demand in urban areas like Tokyo as a system to reduce electricity costs and serve as an emergency power source.