Kano Nakamura Celebrates Her First Victory at the JLPGA Tour

On November 2, 2025, golfer Kano Nakamura, representing Plenus Inc., achieved a remarkable milestone by securing her first victory at the prestigious JLPGA Tour during the Hibiki Hisako Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament. This triumphant win comes after an impressive season that has showcased her talent and resilience on the greens.

About Plenus Inc.
Plenus, headquartered in the Chuo ward of Ginza, operates a wide array of restaurants and takeaway services, including popular chains like "Hotto Motto" for bento boxes, "Yayoi Ken" for traditional set meals, "MK Restaurants" for shabu-shabu and dim sum, and "KAYAVA." Together, these brands include 2,809 stores in Japan and 249 abroad, totaling 3,058 locations as of October 2025. The company is deeply committed to supporting sports through various initiatives, especially in the realm of women's professional golf, promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement.

This year, Plenus has co-hosted the JLPGA Step-Up Tour Plenus Ladies Cup, contributing to the growth and recognition of women’s golf within Japan. The firm intends to continue fostering athletes in the sport, furthering the company's promise to empower women across generations to realize their potential and shine.

Kano Nakamura's Journey
Born on July 3, 2001, in Kyoto, Japan, Nakamura is 24 years old and has quickly made a name for herself on the JLPGA Tour. This season, she made headlines not just for her skills, but for her perseverance and determination. Here are some key highlights of her performance for the 2025 season:

- Champion at the Hibiki Hisako Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament.
- Tied for 2nd place at the Meiji Yasuda Ladies Golf Tournament.
- Tied for 2nd place at the Minebea Mitsumi Ladies.
- Tied for 3rd at the Panasonic Open.
- Tied for 5th at the Bridgestone Ladies.

Nakamura expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her supporters after her victory, thanking them for their encouragement which propelled her to a successful ending in the tournament. She commented, "I am truly happy to have met the sport of golf and to experience the thrill of winning. Receiving warm support from Plenus, especially during a season where victories didn't come easily, made a significant difference in my performance. With four tournaments remaining in the season, I am determined to enjoy delicious meals from 'Yayoi Ken' and 'Hotto Motto' and strive for more victories!"

The Hibiki Hisako Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament occurred from October 31 to November 2 at the Musashikyu Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture, offering a total prize pool of ¥100 million, where the champion would earn an impressive ¥18 million.

Plenus remains steadfast in its commitment to sports support initiatives. For further details about their ongoing projects, visit Plenus Sports Support. Through notable partnerships and sponsorships like that with Nakamura, Plenus endeavors to make a lasting impact in sports and inspire future generations of female athletes.