Empower Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Shunsuke Masui, hereinafter "Empower"), which operates the appraisal specialty store "Kaitori Daikichi," will be a special sponsor for the "Kaitori Daikichi Cup 2026 (Tokyo Tournament) Men's Japan National Basketball Team International Match," to be held on August 15, 2026, at Ariake Arena. In this tournament, the AKATSUKI JAPAN Men's National Team (World Ranking 22nd) will compete against the Men's South Korean National Team (World Ranking 56th). This is an important match for the Men's Japan National Team as they look towards international competitions. The match is scheduled to be broadcast live on the Nippon Television network. (Live streaming and catch-up streaming will also be available on "Basket LIVE" and "FOD.") Our company has been supporting the development and promotion of basketball in Japan as an official partner of the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) since February 2026. We will continue to contribute to local communities and society through sports, while also supporting aspiring athletes. *World rankings are as of March 3, 2026. ■ Important International Match for the Japan National Team This tournament is one of the important international matches for the AKATSUKI JAPAN Men's National Team to compete on the world stage. Currently, the Japan National Team is pursuing victory from both short-term and mid-to-long-term perspectives, with player selection and strengthening measures in progress. The match against South Korea, held amidst these efforts, is positioned as a crucial game not only for confirming team strength but also for assessing the future of the Japan National Team, including the integration of new players and the coordination with key players. ■ Highly Anticipated Matchup Against South Korea The South Korean National Team, whom they will face this time, is one of Asia's leading strong nations. The Japan National Team and the South Korean National Team have faced each other in nu