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The military has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with the Japan Plumbing Center.

The Dodgers announced on the 25th (26th Japan time) that they have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with Japan Plumbing Center (Headquarters: Tokyo), a specialized trading company that sells all types of piping systems. Advertisements will be posted at Dodger Stadium, the team’s home ground, and at a campground in Glendale, Arizona. The Dodgers have added pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season, and Japanese companies are expanding into the field one after another.

“We are pleased and honored to have our global partner join us,” said Ron Rosen, Dodgers Chief Marketing Officer. “Nippon Kanzai Center has business excellence in several key areas. This agreement provides an opportunity to increase the international profile of both brands.”

Japanese companies continue to expand into the Dodgers. The Dodgers have signed contracts with airline company ANA (All Nippon Airways), tire manufacturer TOYO TIRE, pharmaceutical manufacturer Kowa, and Daiso Sangyo, which operates the 100-yen shop Daiso.

Bill Shaikin, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, a local newspaper, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter), “Since the season started, the Dodgers have announced sponsorship deals with Japanese companies about once a week. ” is spelled out.

Fans were intrigued by the series of movements. “It looks like it’s going to continue” “It’s the Otani effect” “It’s going to be quite expensive because of the weak yen, but that’s what the effect is expected to be.” “It looks like Otani’s annual salary will be recovered soon.” “It’s good to spread the name of Japanese companies overseas.” It’s an opportunity,” said a comment on social media. The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a 10-year contract worth $700 million (approximately 109 billion yen) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year contract worth $325 million (approximately 50.6 billion yen). It seems that Japanese companies will continue to expand into the market.

(Full-Count Editorial Department)