Japan

INTERVIEW: Adrian New, Managing Director Asia, Chelsea FC

March 18, 2014

With an estimated 820 million Asian fans, the English Premier League (EPL) is certainly one of the most followed sporting competitions in the continent.

Seiko Renews IAAF Partnership

March 13, 2014

Japanese watch brand Seiko (8050.T) has extended its sponsorship deal with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) until 2019.

AC Milan Secure Fujitsu Partnership

February 13, 2014

Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have sealed a three-year partnership deal with Japanese technology equipment brand Fujitsu.

Study Reveals Asian Consumers Are Active Online Brand Followers

January 24, 2014

Asian consumers spend up to 257% more on brands they follow online, according to the latest research from Waggener Edstrom Communications.

Djokovic Nets Yet Another Endorsement Deal

January 13, 2014

This season’s Australian Open has just kicked off, but reigning men’s singles titleholder Novak Djokovic has bagged another lucrative global endorsement deal in Japanese watch maker Seiko.

Delta Air Lines Strikes Sponsorship Deal With Kei Nishikori

November 19, 2013

World number 17 Kei Nishikori, 23, has sealed a two-year personal sponsorship deal with Delta Air Lines.

Hello Kitty Goes Bubbly

November 13, 2013

The iconic kitty designed by Japanese company Sanrio becomes the first Asian animated character to get its very own champagne.

Glay Collaborate With Capcom’s Cross x Beats

September 23, 2013

Popular Japanese pop rock band Glay has joined forces with Capcom’s Cross x Beats, a new smart mobile game that was recently unveiled in the 2013 Toyko Game…

Manda Fermentation Secures Red Devils Deal

September 13, 2013

One of the most popular and biggest football clubs in the world, Manchester United has announced a five-year partnership with Japanese health foods company Manda Fermentation.

Sachin Tendulkar Collaborates With Toshiba

September 11, 2013

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba has unveiled a new range of TV sets called ‘Cricket Series’ with ideas gleaned from iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.