ONDO Inc., an event and creative production company, opens "Kagoshima Nangu Branch" in Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. A "co-creation" project connecting local and urban areas, based at the former Kamikawa Junior High School, is launched.

ONDO Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; Representative Director: Go Toriyama; hereinafter, "ONDO"), a creative company engaged in event planning, design, video production, website development, and studio management, with the mission of "co-creating opportunities for people to connect," established its "Kagoshima Nangu Branch" on January 1, 2026, at the former site of Kamikawa Junior High School in Kinko Town, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Leveraging the expertise gained from creative projects in urban areas, ONDO aims to create sustainable regional businesses and expand the 'related population' through deep engagement with Kinko Town's administration, businesses, and residents.

## Background: Why Kinko Town now? An "intuition" and "encounter" beyond logic.
Until now, ONDO has served as a bridge, delivering corporate messages to the world through events and creative means. What we value are the processes of "empathy" born from encounters and "co-creation" nurtured from there.

The biggest reason for establishing a base in Kinko Town, located on the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture, is the "encounters" with the people of the town. The town hall staff, local business owners, and the rich food nurtured by abundant nature. When we actually visited the town and felt the energy flowing there and the environment that welcomes challenges with a "let's just try it" attitude, an intuition, not logic, told us, "We want to create an emotional future together with the people of this town."

Instead of "consulting" from the outside, by taking the form of a "branch" that enters the town from within, we will talk about the future with the same passion and support the aspirations of the town's people.

## Three Actions by the "Kagoshima Nangu Branch"

1. **Creation of a "Related Population" connecting urban areas and Kinko Town**
Attracting companies and creators from ONDO's operational bases in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya to Kinko Town. By taking action from within the town, we will build deep and sustainable relationships that are not fleeting.

2. **Nurturing Next-Generation "Co-Creation Players" and internalizing know-how**
Providing ONDO's know-how in planning, event production, and information dissemination to local high school students and public-private players. Through the process of co-creating projects, we will strengthen the town's "communication power" and "planning power" and support internalization.

3. **Business Development Support envisioning the entire Osumi region**
Using successful examples in Kinko Town as model cases, we will expand our activities throughout the entire Osumi region. We will combine external partners with internal town resources to co-create new businesses and culture.

## Expectations for this Project (Comments from Local Government and Stakeholders)

**Toshiro Nitta, Mayor of Kinko Town**
"When we first met in early December last year, I was deeply impressed by how ONDO-sama's cherished philosophy of 'co-creation' perfectly aligned with the various policies and visions promoted by our town. What is particularly noteworthy is the extraordinary speed with which they achieved occupancy in just one month after our encounter. I have high hopes that this powerful driving force will bring new vitality to Kinko Town. I am extremely pleased that we can jointly create an emotional future born from the intersection of the town's rich potential and ONDO-sama's creativity."

**Hisatsugu Kamibukoshi, Section Chief, Future Creation Division, Kinko Town / Yuji Nakajima**
"We expect that ONDO-sama's participation will create a significant flow of enthusiasm that connects both inside and outside the town. In particular, we strongly hope that deeper interaction between ONDO-sama and those involved in the primary industries, which are the mainstay of our town, will refine the real appeal of the field and lead to the creation of a strong related population. We look forward to working together as on-site partners, putting in effort together, and giving shape to new challenges."

## First Phase: Over 30 Enthusiasts Gather, "Co-Creation Tour" to be held in Kinko Town
As the first project after the opening of the Kagoshima Nangu Branch, "Co-Creation Tours" will be held multiple times.

Already, over 30 participants have expressed interest, ranging from business owners to artists and young entrepreneurs. We design moments where new value is born through encounters with Kinko Town's rich food and industries, and above all, with "passionate people," creating a chemical reaction.

## Branch Overview
**Name:** ONDO Inc. Kagoshima Nangu Branch
**Location:** 3101 Kamikawa, Kinko Town, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Inside Kinko Town Regional Revitalization Center (Former Kinko Town Kamikawa Junior High School)
**Opening Date:** January 1, 2026

## About ONDO Inc.
Since its establishment in 2011, ONDO Inc. has been engaged in a wide range of creative communication businesses, including video production, live streaming, event planning, and digital marketing.
We call these "Co-Creation," and under the philosophy of "co-creating opportunities for people to connect," we have given shape to the visions of companies and local governments.
Additionally, we operate the event studio "STUDIO VIZZ EBISU" in Ebisu, Tokyo, supporting the creation of new communities where diverse people and companies can intersect.

**Representative Director:** Go Toriyama
**Head Office Location:** 1-17-41 Misaki, Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
**OSAKA BRANCH:** 202 Daini Kaji Building, 3-4-1 Awaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
**TOKYO BRANCH:** 10F Ebisu Business Tower, 1-19-19 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
**STUDIO VIZZ EBISU:** 1F Ebisu Business Tower, 1-19-19 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

**Corporate Website:** https://ondo-japan.com/
**STUDIO VIZZ EBISU:** https://vizz.jp/

## About Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture
Kinko Town, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, is located in the southwest of the Osumi Peninsula. It is a town blessed with rare natural beauty, including the mirror-like calm Kinko Bay, the largest laurel forest in Western Japan, "Mt. Inao," and the beautiful "Hanaze River" with its thousand-mat stone pavement.
It is a treasure trove of high-quality food resources nurtured by the rich climate of Osumi, such as "tea" and "wagyu beef," and the passion of the producers who create them supports the town's vitality. Its greatest charm lies in the vibrant "smiles" of each resident, symbolized by the owned media "KINKO SMILE MAP," and the "open-minded spirit" that warmly welcomes new challenges from outside and enjoys them together. Currently, it is attracting significant attention for its advanced town development that transcends the boundaries of public and private sectors, including the utilization of old school buildings, support for entrepreneurship and business succession, and the promotion of DX.

Kinko Town Hall HP: https://www.town.kinko.lg.jp/
Kinko Town Owned Media "Kinko-cho": https://kinko-cho.jp/

[Contact for this matter]
Person in charge: Tsuyoshi Fujimoto (COO & PR)
Email: t.fujimoto@ondo-japan.com