Courtesy Visit to the Mayor of Kagoshima for the Inaugural 'GO by NIPPON SERIES KAGOSHIMA'

Arena Games Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenichi Yagura), the operator of the NIPPON SERIES, paid a courtesy visit to Kagoshima Mayor Takao Shimozuru to discuss the inaugural 'GO by NIPPON SERIES KAGOSHIMA' poker tournament, scheduled for March 26–29, 2026. From left: Kenichi Yagura (Representative Director), Takao Shimozuru (Mayor of Kagoshima)

The meeting was attended by Representative Director Kenichi Yagura, Executive Director Naoya Kihara, and organizer J-Sol, who explained the tournament's focus on 'regional revitalization.' The discussion centered on creating opportunities for increased visitor traffic and the potential economic ripple effects for the local community. From left: J-Sol, Pro Naoya Kihara, Kenichi Yagura, Mayor Takao Shimozuru

'GO by NIPPON SERIES' is a poker tournament series designed to grow alongside local communities in partnership with local governments, businesses, and tourism associations. The Kagoshima tournament marks the first step in this nationwide expansion, with further events planned across Japan. The organization is also seeking partners—businesses interested in revitalizing their local areas—to collaborate with the NIPPON SERIES. ■ Tournament Overview Tournament Name: GO by NIPPON SERIES KAGOSHIMA Dates: March 26 (Thu) – March 29 (Sun), 2026 Venue: Li-Ka Nangoku Hall (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) ■ Contact Information GO Secretariat Email: [email protected] Arena Games Inc.