Chugoku Bank Becomes First Regional Financial Institution to Invest in "Furusato Partners," an Asset Management Company for REIT Formation
Furusato Partners, an asset management company established by PROSPER, NBI Holdings, and Showa Leasing, has announced that Chugoku Bank has become the first regional financial institution to participate in its capital. This collaboration aims to form a REIT focused on regional tourism revitalization, building a platform to create and sustain regional value long-term.
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PROSPER Co., Ltd., NBI Holdings Co., Ltd., and Showa Leasing Co., Ltd. (an SBI Shinsei Bank Group company) jointly established "Furusato Partners Co., Ltd." in December 2025. We are pleased to announce that Chugoku Bank Co., Ltd. has become the first regional financial institution to participate in its capital.
"Furusato Partners" aims to form a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) centered on revitalizing regional tourism, and is committed to building a platform that creates and sustains regional value long-term through collaboration with regional financial institutions nationwide. Chugoku Bank's participation as the first regional financial institution partner is a significant step towards realizing this vision and establishing a new ecosystem for regional revitalization.
We will continue to deepen our collaboration with like-minded partners and passionately work towards revitalizing regional economies.
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 properties. This capital participation came about because NBI Holdings' efforts for regional revitalization aligned with Chugoku Bank's philosophy.
Chugoku Bank's capital participation aims to promote value-up investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties, primarily located within its operating area. This initiative, which circulates funds from within and outside the region to the local tourism industry, will contribute to the sustainable development of the regional economy by combining NBI Holdings' real estate investment expertise with Chugoku Bank's accumulated knowledge in real estate finance.
Outline of Capital Participation
(1) Share Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Share 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 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 Operator, 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 zaibatsu-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. 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 over 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments, corporate acquisitions, and the formation of multiple new funds, including the launch of a listed REIT.
PROSPER 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 firms 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 concurrently as president of Vissel Kobe and chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
Even after resigning as president of the baseball club in December 2021, wishing to continue initiatives to energize local communities, founded PROSPER in 2022. In the same year, became president of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, was appointed director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that contribute to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Company Profile
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taizan
"Furusato Partners" aims to form a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) centered on revitalizing regional tourism, and is committed to building a platform that creates and sustains regional value long-term through collaboration with regional financial institutions nationwide. Chugoku Bank's participation as the first regional financial institution partner is a significant step towards realizing this vision and establishing a new ecosystem for regional revitalization.
We will continue to deepen our collaboration with like-minded partners and passionately work towards revitalizing regional economies.
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 properties. This capital participation came about because NBI Holdings' efforts for regional revitalization aligned with Chugoku Bank's philosophy.
Chugoku Bank's capital participation aims to promote value-up investments in hotels, ryokans, and other properties, primarily located within its operating area. This initiative, which circulates funds from within and outside the region to the local tourism industry, will contribute to the sustainable development of the regional economy by combining NBI Holdings' real estate investment expertise with Chugoku Bank's accumulated knowledge in real estate finance.
Outline of Capital Participation
(1) Share Transferors: NBI Holdings, PROSPER
(2) Share 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 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 Operator, 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 zaibatsu-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. 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 over 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments, corporate acquisitions, and the formation of multiple new funds, including the launch of a listed REIT.
PROSPER 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 firms 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 concurrently as president of Vissel Kobe and chairman of the Taiwanese professional baseball team Rakuten Monkeys.
Even after resigning as president of the baseball club in December 2021, wishing to continue initiatives to energize local communities, founded PROSPER in 2022. In the same year, became president of the operating company of Kaisen Sushi Shiogama Port, and in 2025, was appointed director of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE), continuing challenges that contribute to regional revitalization.
Showa Leasing Company Profile
Company Name: Showa Leasing Co., Ltd.
Location: Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinsuke Taizan