Spectator Sports in Japan

Shimano Europe Group

At Shimano, we strongly believe in promoting health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us. Whether you are passionate about cycling, fishing, or simply love the outdoors. We offer you captivating opportunities. Looking for more than just a job? Join Team Shimano! Throughout its over one-hundred-year history, Shimano has constantly been at the forefront, developing cutting-edge technologies and innovative products for the bike and fishing tackle industry. Shimano Europe is a member of the global Team Shimano and along with our sales offices and distributors network we offer consumers outstanding cycling and fishing tackle products and services. Our mission is to be an excellent supplier and a valuable partner for all our customers and business partners in the European bicycle and fishing tackle industry, to create consumer demand for Shimano-owned products and services and to be the 'eyes, ears and mouth' of the global Team Shimano in Europe. Shimano Europe is proud of its employees, diversity in talent, interests and backgrounds. We strongly believe in promoting health and happiness through the enjoyment of the world around us. Closer to nature, closer to people.

501 to 1000 staff

The Tokyo Organising Committee Of The Olympic And Paralympic Games

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is the organisation responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. The city of Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital, was elected as Host City of the Games of the Olympiad at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 Sept. The organising committee was launched on 24 Jan. Spearheaded by former Prime Minister of Japan Yoshiro Mori as organising committee President, the Organising Committee is composed of members from various organisations including the Japanese Olympic Committee, the Japanese Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the national government. This NON-OFFICIAL organization page is dedicated to the open networking of current & former employees.

1001 to 5000 staff

Japan Football Association

Japan Football Association

201 to 500 staff

Japan Rugby Football Union

Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) established in 1926 is the governing body for rugby in Japan.

51 to 200 staff

Pacific League Marketing

Pacific League Marketing Corporation was established in 2007 as a joint capital investment company by 6 professional baseball teams belonging to Pacific League in Japan. Objectives of the company are to further promote Pacific League and overall professional baseball in Japan. The company’s focus is “what can be done better if six baseball teams work jointly” and “what cannot be done if worked by only a single baseball team?” The company’s strength is with digital marketing, fully utilizing Internet service networks. The company is committed to continuing to develop the business to meet the company’s objectives while responding to the various changes of the era. We will endeavor to continue to offer new value of baseball to the baseball fans.

11 to 50 staff

International Aikido Federation

The International Aikido Federation (IAF) is a federation of aikido organisations which are directly affiliated to the Aikikai Hombu in Japan, the ‘mother house’ of Aikido. It is the only worldwide federation of such Aikido organisations and at present it has 49 members. Organisation The organisational structure of the IAF is a unique blend of the ‘vertical’ and the ‘horizontal’. The IAF President is always the Aikido Doshu and a body called the Senior Council has the power to monitor the decisions taken by the IAF Congress, in order to ensure that the federation does not deviate from the ‘way’ of aikido, as taught by the Founder, Morihei Ueshiba. These decisions are taken at the Congress by the delegates from each member organisation. The Congress meets every four years under the presidency of the IAF Chairman and makes its decisions by means of the democratic process of debate and voting. Each member organisation has one vote.

10001+ staff

Sunrockers Shibuya

Sunrockers Shibuya are a professional basketball club based in Shibuya, Tokyo. The Sunrockers are member of the Japan Professional Basketball League know as B.LEAGUE, currently playing in the division one (B1). The Sunrockers are originated as Hitachi Sunrockers in owned by Hitachi, Ltd. However, the original team formed by Hitachi was established in 1935 and contributed the dawn of Japanese basketball history. Currently the team is operated by Sunrockers, Ltd, a subsidiary company of SEGA SAMMY Holdings. The Sunrockers moved in Shibuya, Tokyo as their franchise when the B.LEAGUE began in 2016. The team have called the Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall home. The Sunrockers are committed to the city of Shibuya and diversity, equality and inclusion, and the club provides opportunities that make a positive differences toward people in Shibuya and Tokyo. On the court, the Sunrockers have won two All Japan Basketball Tournament, so called the Emperor’s Cup in 2015 and 2020.

11 to 50 staff

Koushinkai Karate International

Koshinkai Karate International is a not-for-profit Karate club headquartered in the suburb of Mitaka in Tokyo, Japan. Classes exist for all levels, ages and genders with a strong focus on usable self defence skills. The club runs occasional seminars and self-defence sessions in Australia with our chief instructor Kawashima Yu. For information on classes, trials or any other queries please feel free to contact us any time in English or Japanese and we'll do our best to assist.

11 to 50 staff

Muse Group

MUSE GROUP is a cross-border sports and entertainment agency in Tokyo. We facilitate partnerships in the sports and entertainment sectors between companies in Japan and the rest of the world. Our service offerings include: Media rights distribution Event promotion and management Sponsor acquisition and activation Brand licensing Consulting

1 to 10 staff

The Tokyo Organising Committee Of The Olympic And Paralympic Games

1001 to 5000 staff

J.League - Japan Professional Football League

Our Mission 1:To raise the level of Japanese football and promote the diffusion of the game through the medium of professional football. 2:To foster the development of Japan's sporting culture, to assist in the healthy mental and physical growth of Japanese people. 3:To contribute to international friendship and exchange. Prospectus Under the bylaws of the Japan Professional Football League, the J.League operates under the jurisdiction of the Japan Football Association (JFA) in order to improve the level of Japanese football, increase its diffusion in Japan, and promote a rich sporting culture that benefits the mind and body of the nation’s populace, in addition to encouraging exchange and friendship within the international community. Business Operations 1:Organizing and official record-keeping of pro football matches 2:Enacting and enforcing the rules of professional football 3:Overseeing the development, certification, and registration of professional football players, coaches, and referees 4:Inspecting and authorizing the facilities and equipment used for professional football 5:Promoting professional football through broadcasts and other public relations 6:Conducting research, investigations, and guidance regarding football and football technique 7:Overseeing welfare programs for professional football players, coaches, and staff 8:Implementing international exchange and business operations related to football 9:Supporting the promotion of sports, including football 10:Publication of printed material related to professional football 11Other operations related to the completion of the J.League's goals

51 to 200 staff

Fc Imabari

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY Contributing to realize the society in which we prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth for future generations A society that emphasizes spiritual richness places high values on intangible capital that cannot be expressed in numbers such as wisdom, trust, and empathy rather than visible capital such as sales, capital, and GDP. In recent years, we see the emergence of new trends in values that are different from the traditional value of capitalism. The "sustainability" in economic activities is one of the major topics of such trends. At the turning point of this era, our mission is to build universal value, that is intangible capital, in the connections between people and between people and society, and contribute to create a sustainable society of the next generation. FC Imabari is based on Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture with a population of There are many passionate football players in the small city. We believe that we can achieve some initiatives by cooperating each other in this small town. We will build trust not only in Imabari, but also with our friends in the suburbs of Imabari, and we will contribute to the development of Japanese football and society.

51 to 200 staff

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Corp

11 to 50 staff

Gs Astuto

GS ASTUTO was founded 30yrs ago by 3 passionate cyclists to provide support and products based on old world traditions to new generations of cycling enthusiasts. After a hiatus, the company was rebooted by the original founder in Japan. Currently GS Astuto provides handbuilt wheels in a craftsmen tradition using modern technology and components to deliver high performance while retaining the personal touch and attention that can only be provided at master craftsmen level. In addition GS Astuto provides cycling related rentals and touring support for select tour agencies. Providing multi-day touring on the beautiful roads of Japan with high quality, well prepared bikes to make your cycling dreams come true. Enjoy the ride!

1 to 10 staff

Mylaps Sports Technology

MYLAPS supports athletes, racers and events in creating their ultimate sports experience. Every year we capture the performance of over 20 million people all over the world. And turn their data into insights, progress and fun. We offer them a better understanding of their performance and help them with their best next steps. Founded in 1982, we have revolutionized the world of sports timing with groundbreaking innovations and set the standard ever since. We invented automatic sports timing; thousands of events and millions of athletes that previously used stopwatches and thumbs to keep track of results now rely on MYLAPS technology. Our passion for sports and technology has always been the driving force. We offer a wide range of timing systems and services. Our solutions have been developed to suit the needs of professional timers, event organizers, track and club owners and federations, as well as individual racers and athletes. Our products enhance the experience for all sports categories, from professional to amateur level, from small to high/density events. Our systems support registration, identify individual racers and athletes, determine their start, finish and intermediate times, collect performance data, calculate rankings and publish the results. Besides that, we offer value-added participant and event services to boost the sports experience. The industry’s favorite timing systems Every year, over 20 million racers and athletes perform in MYLAPS-timed contests, such as: Olympics, NASCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Boston Marathon, Giro d’Italia, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ironman Triathlon, IFMAR, Super GT Japan, EFRA, FIA Formula E and WSBK World Superbikes, as well as countless amateur events worldwide.

51 to 200 staff

Rakuten Vissel Kobe, Inc

51 to 200 staff

Scarz

SCARZ is a professional gaming team working at the forefront of esports in Japan. As one of the largest teams in Japan, we have divisions across several games and have a proven record in domestic and overseas competitions. With our slogan "KEEP IT REAL" we strive to maintain our genuine spirit and work together as professionals to create a way to keep pursuing dreams of our players, fans, and members. Remember to always “KEEP IT REAL.” Please see the official website for details.

11 to 50 staff

Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation

Kanazawa Soke (10th Dan Black Belt) is one of the world most renowned and respected traditional karate masters of all time. He is the first karateka to have won the notorious All Japan karate Championship. In 1957 kumite champion (while nursing a broken wrist) In 1958 kumite and kata champion Although trained in Judo in his early years, Kanazawa Soke took up karate whilst at University under the late headmaster of JKA shotokan, sensei Matsatoshi Nakayama. Kanazawa Soke is also one of the few remaining karateka privileged to have studied under Master Gichin Funakoshi, the famous Okinawin schoolteacher who brought karate to mainland Japan from Okinawa and founded the Shotokan style. In 1978, Kanazawa Soke set up SKIF (Shotokan Karatedo International Federation). SKIF is now the worlds largest Shotokan Karate Association under one chief instructor, having several million members in over 130 countries.

11 to 50 staff

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11 to 50 staff

Japan Sport Council

501 to 1000 staff

K.K. Evo Entertainment

K.K. EVO Entertainment operates the Tokyo Apache of bj-league, the professional Japan basketball league. Founded in 2005 as one of the original members of the league, the Tokyo Apache team has been a stellar franchise. In 2010, the team was purchased by K.K. Evo Entertainment.

11 to 50 staff

Udn Sports

Japanese Talent Agency for Professional Athletes

11 to 50 staff

Cheer Blossom, Inc

Consulting & Representation]- Representation in Japan for sports and communication related businesses and organizations - Market entry and partnership consulting [Management]- Non profit management for Sport For Smile project [Coaching]- Public Speaking - Strategic Global communication

1 to 10 staff

Football Connexions

Helping football clubs Plan, Development & Execute to progress to their next level.

1 to 10 staff

Jeb Entertainment Co.,ltd

JEB ENTERTAINMENT Co,Ltd, founded in 1994, is a full-service sports management company providing comprehensive support to professional football players and coaches. Established a subsidiary in the Netherlands in June 2025.

1 to 10 staff

Peach Gym

PEACH GYM is personal gym brand for women, which focuses on booty and curve training. All the trainers and customers are composed of only women, which makes PEACH GYM a sophisticated female community.

1 to 10 staff

Yokohama Marinos Ltd

11 to 50 staff

Afl Japan

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1 to 10 staff

High Performance Center Of Japan Cycling

The first Japanese high performance center targeting a summer Olympic sport, aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Japanese track cyclists to achieve Olympic and World Championship medal performances.

11 to 50 staff

Kashima Antlers Fc

Since the J.League's creation and introduction of professional Japanese football in 1993, Kashima have proved by far Japan's most successful club team, having won the J.League title a record eight times, the J.League Cup a record six times and the Emperor's Cup five times for an unprecedented total of nineteen major domestic titles. Kashima also won their first AFC Champions League title in 2018. Kashima have finished in the top five of the league for over seventy percent of all seasons played to date, recorded an average end of season league placing of third and captured a major domestic title in over sixty percent of all seasons played to date. Kashima won the most titles out of all the J.League Champions, and are also one of only two teams to have competed in Japan's top flight of professional football every year since its inception.

51 to 200 staff

Moriniere Martial Arts Academy

Providing Positive Fun and Fitness to an International Community in Okinawa, Japan since 2005. One of the largest, most successful schools in Japan with over 300+ average members both learning for self-defense and/or dominating in competition. Train Capoeira, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Ladies Kickboxing. Classes 6 Days a Week Standardized Curriculum & Testing Competition NOT Required for Promotion Amateur & Pro Competition Team SAFE and Beginner Friendly Student Progress Reports Online University supplemental training.

1 to 10 staff

New Tennis Generation

This is a tennis consultant company, I give seminars and clinics to kids, juniors and adults. I also train coaches on how to get more from their players, to help them reach their full potential. The goal for any coach is to guide their students in finding their game(self-discovery). I have been working in Kansai, Japan for the last 12 years or more, now I’m looking to spread my teaching to the world. Please help me do just that! Contact me for more information on hiring me at ntgtennis@gmail.com or 0798-51-4481. My coaching theme for players is,"To think think you can, will create a force that can."

1 to 10 staff

European Football Academy Okinawa

In 2019, Pablo Stkacz, EFAO Founder and Sports Director decided to start a new football academy in Okinawa to share all his experience as a former professional football player and guide young players to be the best they can be within any challenging setting by focusing on positive values and attitudes in and out of the football pitch.

1 to 10 staff

Yokohama Grits

Our pros must adopt our "dual career" philosophy -> The work style reform of "balancing competitive activities and work" will become a role model that gives dreams and hope to children who aim to become professional athletes. We will also promote the establishment of a "dual professional training model (DPM)" that allows players to develop a professional career outside of hockey.

11 to 50 staff

3&d Basketball Agency

Japan leading management Agency

1 to 10 staff

Arete Corporation

Incorporated in 2017 in Japan, its founders Matt McGuire and Todd Wiley have over 50 years combined experience in Japan and aim to revolutionize the sport of basketball in Japan through the company's activities in training facilities, team management, and programs and education for athletes of all ages and ability levels.

1 to 10 staff

Council For Sports Ecosystem Promotion

The Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion (C-SEP) was established on January 31, 2022, to promote industrial development in the field of sports and to create a sports ecosystem ready for the era of digitalization. As of December 20, 2022, we have reached 100 Japanese companies as members, including major players in the digital, IT, and Entertainment space. Two of our main objectives are surveying different sports businesses in the context of Digital Transformation and lobbying against government ministries and agencies to ease the restrictions.

51 to 200 staff

International Go Federation

The International Go Federation (IGF) is an international organization that connects the various national Go federations around the world. The role of the IGF is to advance the study and spirit of Go around the world, promote amicable relationships among members and support Go organizations' organizational developments. Its main activities include: • Organizing the World Amateur Go Championship and other international Go tournaments; • Publishing and distributing to members up-to-date information on world Go activities, through bulletins, social media, and/or on the IGF website; • Other activities pertaining to the international development of Go. The IGF is an apolitical and non-religious organization, and strives to promote fair play amongst all players. It was founded in 1982 and as of December 2015 it has 75 member nations: 37 in Europe, 18 in Asia, 15 in the Americas, 3 in Africa and 2 in Oceania. It also has five Association Members, which cover multiple countries: the World Pair Go Association, the Federación Iberoamericana de Go, the European Go Federation, the Ing Changki Wei-Chi Education Foundation, and the Asian Go Federation. On April 7, 2006, the IGF became a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), now SportAccord. The IGF is a founding member of the IMSA (International Mind Sports Association) and member of the AIMS (Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport). On September 9, 2008, the IGF adopted the World Anti Doping Code (“the Code”) and its International Standards. Since then, the IGF has accepted version 3.0 of the anti-doping regulations, which are in line with the 2015 guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

1 to 10 staff

J Sports Broadcasting Corporation

1 to 10 staff

Nico Dojo

NICO DOJO is a pioneer in personal training business in Kyushu Island (Japan). Opening in December 2013, Nico Dojo is a private personal training facility specialized in strength and power development for athletes. It aims to be Japan's number one strength & conditioning facility. Its unique hardcore athmosphere combined with top class training equipment and training methods will help any athlete reaching his/her goals. NICO DOJO is the official strength and conditioning coach for the Tosu Technical High School Judo Team and the Tosu High School Baseball Team. It is also an official gym for the beauty contest Miss Universe-Saga.

1 to 10 staff

Rizin Fighting Federation

We are the premier Japanese Mixed Martial Arts promotion, cultivating and showcasing the top talent from all over the world.

51 to 200 staff

Sport For Smile

Sport For Smile is the first-ever platform in Japan to promote sport as a tool for social change. It aims to; 1) To create a community of "Sport for Social Change" in Japan as a platform and deliver social impact using the power of sport in the country and worldwide 2) To raise awareness of global issues using the visibility and the power of sport 3) To promote social inclusion through sport by providing marginalized social people with the access to sport [Project Lines] We implement a variety project lines so more people from different backgrounds and interest can be a part of our community!= Special Projects =* SFS Forum (currently called "SFS Lounge Special"): Annual all-day international forum to discuss the power of sport to change the world * SFS Square Special (held as an official side event of the IMF/World Bank Annual General Assembly 2012) Special version of SFS Square where 100 people enjoyed universal sports together, such as blind soccer, floor hockey, and balloon volleyball.* Sport For Future Smile Various programs for young leaders such as small sessions inviting global high-level leaders to exchange program held in overseas to learn on how to use the power of sport to deliver social impact * Dream Bus Sports Mentoring A 1:1 mentoring program that helps children gain confidence, find their potential and grow through playing sports.(Program Partner: Dream Bus)= Regular Projects =* SFS Lounge: Talk sessions with networking to be held on a weekday night to introduce one specific organization making a difference using the power of sport * SFS Charity Brunch: Talk sessions inviting professionals and corporate leaders to raise awareness in the business community of the power of sport to change the world * SFS SeedCafe: Talk sessions led by SFS Youth Team inviting young leaders as speakers * SFS Square: Sports experience for all the people from different background enjoy sports together

1 to 10 staff

Sports Marketing Laboratory

Sports Marketing Laboratory, SPOLABo is a consulting and marketing solution firm specialized in the sports industry based in Tokyo, Japan. Since our foundation in 2009, we have been providing our clients with "Innovative, Sustainable and Achievable Solutions". The strength of SPOLABo is the ability to provide one-stop solutions, from strategy making through its operations. Our members are deeply familiar with sports industry both inside and outside, and therefore the solutions possess creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving ability.

11 to 50 staff

The Golf Institute

My objective is to create a learning environment that will help any golfer attain their goals within the game of golf. With my belief of a highly personalized teaching approach, I evaluate each student's individual goals, their overall knowledge of the golf swing and analyze their strengths and weaknesses. After I have assessed each student, I develop a personalized plan that will allow you to meet and exceed your aspirations for the game of golf.

1 to 10 staff

Boxing Stad Groningen

Boxing Stad Groningen is een boksclub waar op verschillende manier getraind kan worden. Naast boksen in groepsverband kun je bij ons terecht voor Personal Training, Buddy Training, Fitness Training en Fit in 25 min. Plan een proefles Personal Training of kom een keer een kopje koffie drinken. Iedereen is welkom.

11 to 50 staff

3x3.Exe Premier

EN3x3.EXE PREMIER established in 2014 with 7 teams, and by 2018, 36 teams from Japan joined this league. 3x3.EXE PREMIER is the first 3x3 pro league in the world. In 2018, it established the first women’s league with 6 teams. In a new style of spectator Sports designed for expanded audiences, 3x3.EXE PREMIER converges the latest fashion and music trends and commissions top-level athletes on a global level of the ultimate sports experiences. All tournaments are FIBA endorsed event and all players are able to gain FIBA points which directly related to federation ranking. 3x3.EXE PREMIER became the biggest global league in the world. In 2019, the first year of the global league, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Thailand joined the league. This coming season in 2020, we welcomed Indonesia and Chinese Taipei to the league, and expanded to 5 countries and 1 region, total of 102 teams/ 17 conferences. CN3x3.EXE PREMIER3X3201472018366 3x3.EXE PREMIER (FIBA), 3x3.EXE PREMIER2019202051102/17

201 to 500 staff

English Football Academy

Leveraging the world game, to open the world to young Japanese people.

1 to 10 staff

Flystation Japan

Human flight is truly what dreams are made of! It’s been a dream of man since the dawn of time, from the angels of legend or the winged men of Greek myth, to hot air-balloons and the Wright brothers’ first powered flight. The bad news is that not everybody can be a pioneer. Special training, high costs, time and the level of dedication necessary, not to mention the associated risks have made this particular dream inaccessible for too many. Until NOW. Today, our state-of-the-art wind-tunnel, or indoor skydiving, technology enables everybody, from children to the elderly, from kids with special needs to highly professional sportsmen to have the flying experiences we could once only dream of! And all of this using nothing but body and mind – just like Superman We are the first and only indoor skydiving facilities in Japan. The first facility will open its' doors this year in Koshigaya. Follow us for more information.

11 to 50 staff