First Innovation Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 52F, DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuji Kinone; hereinafter "First Innovation") announces its participation as a sponsoring company for the "1st National High School Ink Painting Competition 2026," Japan's first national ink painting competition for high school students. The event will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Yuda Onsen Konkon Park in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, aiming to nurture future high school artists and promote Japanese culture and the arts. ■ Supporting Japan’s First National High School Ink Painting Competition The "1st National High School Ink Painting Competition 2026" is Japan’s first nationwide ink painting competition for high school students, organized by the Japan Suibokuga Bijutsu Association (a general incorporated association) and co-hosted by the Yuda Onsen Ryokan Cooperative. Under the slogan "Japan’s first national high school ink painting competition—finally here!", the event will bring together high school students from across the country who are engaged in artistic activities, providing a platform to showcase and compete in skill and artistic sensibility through ink painting, a traditional Japanese art form. Aligned with the vision of "Supporting a cultural creation project for future artists," this cultural and artistic initiative aims to discover and nurture young talent, preserve Japanese culture, and revitalize local communities. Numerous government agencies, companies, and organizations are collaborating in support of this project. ■ Event Overview Event Name 1st National High School Ink Painting Competition 2026 Date and Time Sunday, July 26, 2026, starting at 14:00 Venue Yuda Onsen Konkon Park (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) Organizer Japan Suibokuga Bijutsu Association (General Incorporated Association) Co-host Yuda Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Supporting Organizations ・Yamaguchi Prefecture ・Yamaguchi Prefectural Board of Edu