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「GLION ARENA KOBE
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We are pleased to announce the completion of construction of GLION ARENA KOBE (2-1 Shinminato-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City), developed by NTT Urban Development Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasushi Ikeda; hereinafter referred to as "NTT Urban Development") and operated by One Bright KOBE Co., Ltd. (Head office: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; President and CEO: Jun Shibuya).

The two companies have also signed an "Official Partner" agreement for the collaborative partnership program. Going forward, in order to operate the arena in a way that is rooted in the local community over the long term, the two companies will work together to collaboratively create new value centered on the arena, going beyond the traditional role of development and operation.

This project is a privately-built and privately-operated arena project by a consortium of three companies: NTT Urban Development, which was awarded the right of first negotiation in 2021 for the Shinko Pier West District (Second Pier) redevelopment project, which was publicly solicited by Kobe City; Smart Value Co., Ltd. (Head office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Director and Representative Executive Officer President: Jun Shibuya; hereinafter referred to as "Smart Value"); and NTT Docomo, Inc. (Head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yoshiaki Maeda).

GLION ARENA KOBE will be a multi-purpose arena with a capacity of 10,000 people, making it one of the largest in the Kansai region. In addition to hosting home games for the Kobe Storks, a professional basketball team in the B.LEAGUE, the arena is also scheduled to host a variety of events, including professional sports, music concerts, and MICE events. The arena will feature a VIP floor, offering a new viewing experience. Along with several restaurants with open terraces offering the spaciousness of Kobe Waterfront, and TOTTEI PARK, located on the south side of the arena, the arena will also strive to create a lively atmosphere on a daily basis.

■Exterior and interior design

The exterior design features a distinctive V-shaped roof, which expresses the image of "spreading emotion and excitement from Kobe and spreading its wings to the world." When lit up at night, it blends into Kobe's beautiful night view, demonstrating its presence as a new landmark.

The seats inside the arena are arranged in a U-shape, and by fitting them into the long and narrow shape of the construction site, the arena will offer a clear view from any seat, providing a realistic and exciting viewing experience.

●Performance equipment

The venue will be equipped with a permanent LED screen, one of the largest of its kind in Japan's arenas, a center-hung screen that can be raised or lowered, and a ribbon screen that boasts a total length of 183m. The powerful visual effects that link each screen will raise the excitement of the audience and create a sense of unity that can only be experienced in this place at that time.

Additionally, the sound equipment will feature top-brand speakers used in the NBA, the home of basketball, to deliver a world-class, high-quality sound experience.

●Home arena of the Kobe Storks, B.LEAGUE

The Kobe Storks, Hyogo Prefecture's only professional basketball team, has decided to join the top league, B.LEAGUE PREMIER, from the 2026-27 season. GLION ARENA KOBE will be the home arena for the Kobe Storks and will serve as a stage to support their further growth.

Event Name	Kobe Storks Home Games Rounds 30 and 32
Match Card	Round 30 vs Yamagata Wyverns Round 32 vs Kagoshima Rebnise
Date and time	Saturday, April 5, 2025, 6:05 PM match start Sunday, April 6, 2025, 15:05 start time Sunday, April 20, 2025, 6:05 PM match start Monday, April 21, 2025, 7:05 PM match start
venue	GLION ARENA KOBE
URL	https://www.storks.jp/ticket/24-25season_glion_info
Organizer inquiry	Kobe Storks (For the latest information, please visit the Kobe Storks official website) https://www.storks.jp/

The first large-scale arena in Japanto acquire ZEB Ready certification

The distinctive V-shaped roof, which represents "spreading emotion and excitement from Kobe and spreading its wings to the world," optimizes the arena's air volume to match the seating configuration, contributing to reduced air conditioning load. Furthermore, by installing a total heat exchanger and controlling the amount of outside air introduced using CO2 concentration sensors, the arena has achieved a reduction of approximately 52% from the standard primary energy consumption, earning it the highest rating (five stars) under the Building Energy Efficiency Labeling System (BELS). It also became the first large-scale arena facility (capacity 10,000 people) in Japan to receive "ZEB Ready" certification on September 30, 2023.

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■Conclusion of "Development Partner" contract for collaborative partnership program

NTT Urban Development supports the concept of arena-based urban development and new value co-creation, and has signed a contract to become GLION ARENA KOBE's "development partner."

■Plan Overview

Facility name	GLION ARENA KOBE (G-Lion Arena Kobe)
location	2-1 Shinkocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City
Site area	Approximately 23,700㎡
Gross Floor Area	Approximately 32,200㎡
Floor number	7階
Capacity	Approximately 10,000 people
structure	Steel frame construction, Steel-reinforced concrete construction
Use	Viewing area, store
Completion date	March 1, 2025
Opening date	April 4, 2025 (planned)
land owner	Kobe City
Building owner	NTT Urban Development Corporation
Operating company	One Bright KOBE Co., Ltd.
Design and construction companies	Obayashi Corporation
Commercial company	Yamashita PMC Co., Ltd.

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