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KI Star Real Estate's Recognition of Paralympic Athletes

In a moment of pride and acknowledgment, six talented athletes and their coach from KI Star Real Estate, based in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, have been honored with the prestigious Sports Excellence Award from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for the year 2028. This recognition highlights not only their hard work and perseverance but also the company's commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities.

The awardees include:

• - Aoi Iwabuchi
• - Kana Nakai
• - Airi Sakai
• - Nana Kawabata
• - Masaki Sato
• - Yoshiki Yamamoto, who serves as the coach for the Deaf Football team.

Under Coach Yamamoto's guidance, the team achieved remarkable success in the 25th Summer Deaflympics held in Tokyo 2025, where the women's Deaf Football team secured a second-place finish. Additionally, Masaki Sato achieved commendable results in judo, clinching a third-place finish in the men's team event and a fifth-place finish in the men’s 66kg category.

The dedication shown by these athletes showcases the spirit of teamwork and the drive to excel against challenges. KI Star Real Estate is committed to continuously supporting their endeavors in sports while fostering an inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

KI Challenged Athlete Team

Founded in April 2019, the KI Challenged Athlete Team embodies the philosophy of becoming Japan's most challenging athlete team. The team is comprised of exceptional Paralympians who not only strive to overcome their disabilities but also to reach new heights in their sporting careers. Currently, the team includes six members participating in various sports, such as Deaf Futsal, Deaf Football, and Judo for the Deaf.

These top athletes engage in high-level training and competition while contributing to initiatives within the company, such as conducting internal training, participating in product development, and actively conducting events to promote awareness of Paralympic sports. Over the years, they have organized numerous events in collaboration with local businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions throughout Saitama Prefecture, providing experiences of Paralympic sports to over 5,000 participants.

For more information on their activities and achievements, you can visit the official website: KI Challenged Athletes.

About KI Star Real Estate

Founded on the principle of creating “rich, enjoyable, and comfortable living,” KI Star Real Estate aims to provide quality and affordable housing to everyone. With an integrated approach to housing development—from procurement through to sales—the company leverages a unique business model centered around their KEIAI Platform and “Compact Detached Houses” to expand its market share in the residential sector.

The company operates primarily in the Kanto region, offering various housing projects nationwide. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, KI Star Real Estate anticipates revenues of 393.9 billion yen, aiming to deliver around 9,489 homes annually across its business sectors.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: KI Star Real Estate Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime Market Code Number: 3465)
• - Representative: CEO Keiji Hanawa
• - Location: 762-1 Nishitomidate, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, 367-0035, Japan
• - Capital: 4,828 million yen (as of March 31, 2026)
• - Established: November 1990
• - Employees: 2,897 (consolidated as of March 31, 2026)
• - Website: KI Star Real Estate

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KI Star Real Estate PR Department
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FAX: 03-5299-7562
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