### About the Program 'Local Heroes | Challengers Shining in the Region' follows local celebrities as they visit their home regions to intimately cover the 'Local Heroes'—small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their entrepreneurs who continue to take on challenges in the area. The program focuses on these regional SMEs, delving into the background of their founding, their history to date, and the aspirations of their leaders.

### First Broadcast Details In the inaugural broadcast, Hidenori Nakayama, originally from Gunma Prefecture, visited his hometown to report on two SMEs supporting the region. The program featured 'Ojyado Tamaki,' a long-established ryokan in Ikaho Onsen, and 'Usui Gakuen,' a cram school in Takasaki City, closely following the history and behind-the-scenes efforts of these companies that invigorate the region. It delves into aspects not usually seen, such as various trials and errors in inheriting a family business, and educational policies that extend beyond mere academic study.

### YouTube Distribution The program is also distributed on the official NYC YouTube channel. ■ Watch here: https://youtu.be/JBn0LdqVMJU?si=x7hIZv8Z5cdmdph1

### Broadcast Information Program Name: Local Heroes | Challengers Shining in the Region Broadcast Date: Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM JST Broadcast Station: BS12 Other Distribution: YouTube (NYC no Urawa / NYC Co., Ltd.)

### [About NYC] Company Name: NYC Co., Ltd. Representatives: Tsuneto Nakatsuka, Yuki Onoe Location: 1-6-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: SME investment business, Venture investment business Established: March 2022 Company Website: https://nycinc.jp/

### ■ Contact for Inquiries NYC Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department E-mail: [email protected]

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: BS12