Minato Management Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuto Kuramoto) has launched a ship operating lease fund targeting a Panamax-size bulk carrier.
 
This project involves a European shipping company as the lessee and marks the company’s first ship-related fund of the year.
 
In 2025, Minato Management successfully structured three operating lease funds, handling over 2 billion yen (JPY equivalent) in total equity. With a goal of forming four ship-related funds in 2026, we will continue striving to offer sound investment opportunities and steady operations.

Minato Management Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuto “Tad” Kuramoto) hereby announces the sale of a real estate property held for sale, as detailed below.

Going forward, we will continue to actively expand our real estate business through both fund-based direct property investments and proprietary investments.

1. Property Overview
Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Property Details: Commercial unit within a building

2. Buyer and Transaction Overview
Due to confidentiality obligations with the buyer, we refrain from disclosing specific details of the buyer and transaction.
There are no capital, personnel, or business relationships to be noted between our company and the buyer, and there are no issues regarding the attributes of the counterparty.

Minato Management Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuto Kuramoto) is pleased to announce the establishment of a fund under the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act (hereinafter, “FIEA”) in collaboration with Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd. (https://www.jaic-vc.co.jp, hereinafter, “JAIC”). The fund invests in 13 group homes for persons with disabilities.

This marks the second fund under the FIEA framework, following the first one organized in January 2024. Continuing from the previous initiative, this project aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable social infrastructure through both welfare and finance, supporting the independence of persons with disabilities and promoting inclusive communities.

■ Significance of Investment in Group Homes for Persons with Disabilities

“Group homes for persons with disabilities,” officially referred to as “Community Living Assistance,” are one of the welfare services established under the Act on the Comprehensive Support for the Daily and Social Life of Persons with Disabilities.
Operators of such homes reside on-site to support daily life activities—such as meal preparation, bathing assistance, and personal care—helping residents live independently within their communities.

These facilities play an important role in preventing social isolation and fostering community participation, yet supply remains insufficient relative to the growing social demand.
Minato Management positions investment in this sector as a stable and socially meaningful asset management business that addresses critical societal needs.

■ Future Outlook

Minato Management will continue to collaborate with JAIC and other partners to invest in real estate assets that generate positive social impact.
As financial professionals, we remain committed to delivering value to our investors while pursuing both social contribution and sustainable economic returns.