Ichika Dining Project Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, President: Taro Takanaga, hereinafter referred to as the Company), a consolidated subsidiary of Ichika Holdings Co., Ltd., will hold the "看板男子女子 Summer General Election 2026" from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at all 47 stores of "Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo," a theatrical izakaya where customers can enjoy the atmosphere and signature dishes of Kyushu Hakata's "Nakasu Yatai Village." This event allows app members to vote for the "most shining staff member (看板スタッフ) at the store," selecting the top 7 male and top 7 female "看板男子女子" from a total of 830 staff members across all 47 stores. This popular annual event will be held for the 13th time. It is planned to be even more exciting as it will be held concurrently with the popular yukata (summer kimono) service, a summer tradition. Purpose of the看板男子女子 General Election In recent years, with the spread of delivery and takeout services, the "value of dining out itself" is being re-examined. We believe that the enjoyment of dining out lies not just in eating, but in the "experience through people," such as the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, conversations with staff, and a sense of unity through events. The purpose of this event is to revitalize communication between customers and staff and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience through our unique events. We also believe that customer votes will lead to joy and inspiration for our working staff, further improving their hospitality and motivation. Moving forward, the Company will continue to create stores that leverage our strength in "human resources" based on our corporate philosophy of "sharing joy and inspiration with customers and everyone involved." Event Overview Event Name: 13th Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo "看板男子女子 Summer General Election 2026" Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Target Stores: All 47 Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo stores Participan