AUTHENTIC JAPAN Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City; President: Kazusou Kuga; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates "Kokkoheli," a search service that locates missing persons in mountains and at sea, is pleased to announce that Kokkoheli transmitters will be available for rent for four months from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the "Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center" and "Aqua Green Village ANMON" in Aomori Prefecture. Shirakami-Sanchi is a mountainous area spanning southwestern Aomori Prefecture and northwestern Akita Prefecture, and is a World Natural Heritage site with vast primeval beech forests. Through this initiative, Kokkoheli transmitters will be rented to hikers and walkers visiting Shirakami-Sanchi for 550 yen per day. A total of 30 transmitters will be available at each facility: the "Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center" and "Aqua Green Village ANMON." This is the second time the Company has provided safety measures in a World Natural Heritage area. This year's program will be conducted as a demonstration test, and based on usage and operational challenges, the Company aims to make the carrying of safety equipment mandatory in Shirakami-Sanchi in the future. ■ Initiative Overview Implementation Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 Rental Facilities: Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center, Aqua Green Village ANMON Rental Equipment: Kokkoheli Transmitter Rental Fee: 550 yen/day Number of Units: 30 units per facility Target Audience: Those planning to hike, walk, or trek in the Shirakami-Sanchi area ■ Rental Facilities 【Shirakami-Sanchi Visitor Center】 This facility serves as a hub for disseminating information about the attractions and nature of Shirakami-Sanchi and promoting nature interaction activities. Visitors can learn about the formation of Shirakami-Sanchi and the ecosystem of the beech forests, and it is also used for gathering information before hiking or walking. Location: 61-1 Tate