IOWN Utilization Case Co-created with Docomo Highly Praised: First IOWN Use at IG Arena Wins Tokai Information and Communication Roundtable Chairman's Award at Memorial Ceremony for Radio Wave Day and Information and Communication Month

W TOKYO Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Noriyuki Murakami; Stock Code: 9159; Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth; hereinafter 'W TOKYO'), which plans and produces the Tokyo Girls Collection (hereinafter 'TGC'), as part of its annual partnership with NTT Docomo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yoshiaki Maeda; hereinafter 'Docomo'), implemented the 'IOWN Special Stage' utilizing IOWN, the next-generation information and communication infrastructure advocated by the NTT Group, at 'Samsung Galaxy presents TGC in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION' (hereinafter 'TGC in Aichi-Nagoya 2026') held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at IG Arena. (*) IOWN is an All-Photonics Network service that exclusively uses optical wavelengths across all sections of the communication network, launched by NTT East and NTT West in March 2023. For details, please visit the website (https://www.ntt-east.co.jp/release/detail/20230302_01.html). This initiative was recognized and received the 'Tokai Information and Communication Roundtable Chairman's Award' at the 'Memorial Ceremony for Radio Wave Day and Information and Communication Month 2026'. This initiative, as the first IOWN utilization case at IG Arena, attracted high interest from both inside and outside the industry as a case of creating new customer experiences by fusing cutting-edge communication technology with entertainment. ■ Achievements of Co-creation through Annual Partnership with Docomo W TOKYO and Docomo signed an annual partnership contract in February 2025 with the aim of creating new touchpoints with younger generations, revitalizing regions, and creating new experiential value using cutting-edge technology, and have been co-creating various initiatives. The 'IOWN Special Stage' at TGC in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, implemented as one of the symbolic initiatives, was a measure aimed at realizing unprecedented entertainment experiences by combining the unique excitement of real events with next-generation communication technology using IOWN. This award recognized that this was the first IOWN utilization case at IG Arena and that it demonstrated new possibilities for utilizing advanced technology in entertainment events. This stage connected in real-time with Yokohama BUNTAI, where 'TOKYO GIRLS MUSIC FES.2026 by TGC' was held, and realized for the first time in Japan a next-generation linked live performance using IOWN, where performances by FRUITS ZIPPER (IG Arena) and CANDY TUNE (Yokohama BUNTAI) became one beyond distance. ■ Delivering Advanced Technology as 'Experience' to Younger Generations TGC has continued to evolve as an information dissemination platform that delivers diverse content to younger generations, including fashion, beauty, music, entertainment, social issues, regional appeal, and advanced technology. This initiative is an example of creating new customer experiences using the next-generation information and communication infrastructure IOWN, realized under the annual partnership with Docomo. W TOKYO will continue to work on creating new value and providing experiences for younger generations through co-creation with companies, local governments, and partners. ■ Annual Partnership Contract with Docomo Continues W TOKYO and Docomo have decided to continue their annual partnership following the TGC 20th anniversary year. Starting with 'The 42nd Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2026 SPRING/SUMMER' held in March 2026, they will sequentially roll out co-creation projects by both companies until 'The 44th Tokyo Girls Collection 2027 SPRING/SUMMER' scheduled for spring 2027. Going forward, they will continue to work on creating new touchpoints with younger generations and improving experiential value by combining TGC's communication power with Docomo's technology and assets. Company Name: NTT Docomo Inc. Location: Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Capital: 949,680 million yen (as of March 31, 2025) Representative Director and President: Yoshiaki Maeda Business Description: Consumer communication business, smart life business, and other businesses (corporate communications, etc.) Official Website: https://www.docomo.ne.jp/ Company Name: W TOKYO Inc. (Stock Code: 9159, Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth) Location: W Building, 5-28-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Capital: 246 million yen (as of December 31, 2025) Representative Director: Noriyuki Murakami Business Description: Branding and content production business utilizing the TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION brand Official Website: https://www.w-tokyo.co.jp/ A company that plans and produces the Tokyo Girls Collection, held twice a year since August 2005. In 2015, it partnered with the UN Friends Asia-Pacific, and in May 2018, it held a fashion show themed on SDGs at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Domestically, it launched the 'TGC Regional Revitalization Project' in 2015, holding TGC in regional cities such as Kitakyushu, Shizuoka, and Wakayama, contributing to regional revitalization while actively promoting SDGs.