Mr. John Proust reports

JAPAN GOLD LAUNCHES 3D IP GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY AT BAJO PROJECT

Japan Gold Corp. has commenced a 3-D induced polarization and resistivity geophysical survey at its Bajo project on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. The 3-D IP survey is designed to identify and refine drill targeting for future drill programs.

The 3-D IP survey is being conducted by Zonge Engineering and Research Organization (Aust) Pty. Ltd., following the recent completion of a CSAMT/AMT (controlled-source audio-frequency magnetotelluric) survey at the company's Hakuryu project in Hokkaido. The 3-D IP survey covers a targeted area measuring approximately eight kilometres by five kilometres and comprises roughly 24 line kilometres. It will utilize GDD receivers and a transmitter to support multichannel data acquisition and high-quality signal recording. The survey grid has been designed to support full 3-D inversion modelling of the subsurface while also allowing individual 2-D line sections to be evaluated. This detailed 3-D data set is expected to enhance interpretation of the subsurface and guide the company in refining exploration targets and prioritizing follow-up work.

The Bajo project contains the historic Bajo mine, which historically produced approximately 421,000 ounces of gold. The majority of production came from the Sakuru-Hi vein, which reportedly yielded grades of 125.9 grams per tonne gold and 557 grams per tonne silver.

Qualified person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Japan Gold's vice-president of exploration, Jason Letto, BSc, PGeo, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Marketing and advertising services

The company also announces that it has terminated a services agreement with 2686362 Ontario Corp. (doing business as CanaCom Group) as previously announced in its news release of Sept. 9, 2025. The company engaged CanaCom Group to provide marketing services, including digital content creation and media distribution, to the company over a 12-month period. In connection with the engagement, CanaCom Group subscribed for $110,000 in common shares of the company's private placement, which closed on Aug. 25, 2025. The CanaCom agreement was not accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange, as per Policy 3.4, Investor Relations, Promotional and Market-Making Activities. Termination of the CanaCom agreement is effective as of Feb. 25, 2026. CanaCom Group has agreed to provide a refund for services not yet provided.

About Japan Gold Corp.

Japan Gold is a Canadian mineral company focused on the exploration and discovery of high-grade epithermal gold deposits across the main islands of Japan. The company holds a significant portfolio of tenements covering areas with known gold occurrences, history of mining and prospective for high-grade epithermal gold mineralization in one of the most stable and underexplored countries in the world. The Japan Gold leadership and operational team of geologists, drillers and technical advisers have extensive experience exploring and operating in Japan and have a record of discoveries around the world.

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