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Japan Gold Appoints Dr Tim Sharp as Chief Geologist

Management Changes

TSX-V: JG

OTCQB: JGLDF

NEWS RELEASE

Japan Gold Appoints Dr Tim Sharp as Chief Geologist

September 8, 20 21 – Vancouver, BC – Japan Gold Corp. (TSX -V: JG) (OTCQB: JGLDF)

(“Japan Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tim Sharp to the

position of Chief Geologist.

Dr Tim Sharp is a geologist with over 28 years of experience in Australasia and Africa and has a track

record of discovery and development of significant gold deposits . Tim has held technical and

management roles with Inco, Vale, Acacia Mining and Barrick Gold, and holds a BSc (Hons), MSc

(Geology) and PhD (Geology) from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.

Prior to joining Japan Gold, Tim held the position of Principal Exploration Geologist within Barrick

Gold’s Africa Middle East Group , leading both greenfield and brownfield exploration projects

throughout East and West Africa. Before this he worked for over 9 years with African Barrick Gold and

Acacia Mining in Tanzania, Kenya, Mali and Burkina Faso , and was involved in discovery and

definition of the Liranda gold deposit in Kenya (1.3Moz @ 12 g/t Au), and the definition of the

Nyanzaga gold deposit in Tanzania (4.6 Moz Au).

John Proust, Chairman and CEO of Japan Gold Commented, “We are delighted to welcome Tim to the

position of Chief Geologist and believe his impressive exploration skill set and discovery record will

strengthen the Japan Gold team.”

On behalf of the Board of Japan Gold Corp.

“John Proust”

Chairman & CEO

About Japan Gold Corp.

Japan Gold Corp . is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused solely on gold exploration

across the three largest islands of Japan: Hokkaido, Honshu and Kyushu. The Company has a country-

wide alliance with Barrick Gold Corporation to jointly explore, develop and mine certain gold

mineral properties and mining projects. The Company holds a portfolio of 31 gold projects which cover

areas with known gold occurrences, a history of mining and are prospective for high-grade epithermal

gold mineralization. Japan Gold's leadership team represent decades of resource industry and business

experience, and the Company has recruited geologists, drillers and technical advisors with experience

exploring and operating in Japan. More information is available at www.japangold.com or by email at

[email protected]

For further information please contact:

John Proust

Chairman & CEO

Phone: 778-725-1491

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.japangold.com

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Cautionary Note

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the

policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this

release. This news release contains forward -looking statements relating to expected or anticipated

future events and anticipated results related to future partnerships and the Co mpany's 2021 gold

exploration program. These statements are forward- looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to

certain risks and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, general economic, market and

business conditions; competition for qualified staff; the regulatory process and actions; technical

issues; new legislation; potential delays or changes in plans; working in a new political jurisdiction;

results of exploration; the timing and granting of prospecting rights; the Company's ability to execute

and implement future plans, arrange or conclude a joint-venture or partnership; and the occurrence of

unexpected events. Actual results achieved may differ from the information provided herein and,

consequently, readers are advised not to pla ce undue reliance on forward- looking information. The

forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this News Release. The

Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward‐looking information or to

explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by

applicable laws.