Kokuyo, which operates in the office, stationery, and office supplies business, signed a sponsorship agreement with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee on August 30th, becoming an Official Supporter of Tokyo 2020.
The contract category is "Office Furniture & Stationery."
Key rights as an Official Supporter include: use of titles, marks, and related materials; recognition programs; sponsorship rights for related events; product and service supply opportunities; and marketing support.
President Hidekuni Kuroda commented, "Our company aims to be a Life & Work Style Company that contributes to society by providing value that enhances people's creativity for better work, learning, and life through our products and services. We will support the Tokyo Games and, with creativity and full effort, contribute to the new changes that will lead to Tokyo's future and the happiness of society beyond the Games."
Organizing Committee Chairman Yoshiro Mori commented, "Guided by its corporate philosophy of 'contributing to society through its products,' the company sincerely supports the growth of individuals and businesses. The Organizing Committee's operations are becoming increasingly busy with each passing day, and the number of staff working for us continues to grow. We are very pleased that the company will help make the working environment for Organizing Committee staff more comfortable and efficient, contributing to the success of the Games."