Morisawa, primarily engaged in the font business, signed a Tokyo 2020 sponsorship agreement with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee on December 6, becoming an Official Supporter of Tokyo 2020.
The contract category is "Font Design & Development Services."
In recent years, the company has focused on developing and promoting UD (Universal Design) fonts, working towards realizing an inclusive society through typography.
Since January 2015, Morisawa has supported the Japan Sports Association for the Disabled (JPSA) as an Official Partner, aligning with JPSA's mission to "realize a society where everyone can enjoy the value of sports."
President Akihiko Morisawa commented, "Since our founding in 1924, we have contributed to the inheritance and development of written culture, supporting people's communication through font design and development. For the Tokyo 2020 Games, we wish to contribute to the event's success by providing a dedicated font."
Organizing Committee Chairman Yoshiro Mori commented, "Past Games have also seen organizing committees from various countries develop dedicated fonts. As a company representing Japan in font development, we look forward to their cooperation in developing a dedicated font for the Tokyo Games."
