Last Updated: 2021.07.07
UNIQLO Signs Partnership Agreement with Nippon Professional Baseball to Supply Apparel to Japan National Baseball Team
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
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Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces that it has signed a partnership agreement with NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) Enterprise, Inc. to supply apparel to the Japan National Baseball Team. Under the agreement, UNIQLO will provide navy and dark gray Kando* Jackets, Kando* Pants, and shirts to the players, coaches, and officials of Japan national baseball's Top Team of professional athletes - popularly called Samurai Japan - through May 2023.
©2021 SAMURAI JAPAN
Kenshi Nishihara, President of NPB Enterprise, commented that, "We are delighted to have signed an Official Partnership Agreement with UNIQLO. The Japanese national baseball team, Samurai Japan, is ready to embark on new challenges, so we feel that this partnership is very timely and will help us push further. We will continue to do our best to inspire dreams and provide joy to people around the world through baseball."
Atsunori Inaba, Coach of Japan National Baseball Team, commented that, "For baseball players who are on the move a lot, we feel that wearing UNIQLO's highly functional and comfortable suits can make them more comfortable and ease their burden."
Tadashi Yanai, UNIQLO founder and Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., said that, "We are honored to partner with Samurai Japan. We hope that UNIQLO products will help players do their best on the world stage. In keeping with our mission to unlock the power of clothing, we are committed to helping the team delight as many people as possible through sporting excellence."
*Kando items stretch for a relaxed fit while incorporating moisture-wicking technology to keep wearers dry.
About the Japan National Baseball Team
This entity has participated in numerous international baseball tournaments since its creation in 2013. Complementing the Samurai Japan Top Team, which comprises professional athletes, are the Amateur, U-23 and U-21, Collegiate, U-18, U-15, and U-12, and Women's teams. The official website of Samurai Japan is: https://www.japan-baseball.jp/en/
The AIRism Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt and other tops pair perfectly with the Kando Jacket and Kando Pants to elevate comfort to new heights.
| Item | Color | Pricing (in Japan,) |
|---|---|---|
| AIRism Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt (Button Down Collar) | White | ¥1,990 |
| Dry Easy-Care Comfort Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt | Blue | ¥1,990 |
| AIRism Micro Mesh V-Neck T-shirt | Beige | ¥990 |
| Italian Leather Stitched Belt | Black | ¥2,990 |
Note: The items above are subject to change.
