Announcement of Partnership with the Japan Basketball Association (JBA)

As the Japan Basketball Association's (JBA) "Healthcare Innovation Partner," Chugai Pharmaceutical proudly supports AKATSUKI JAPAN, Japan's national basketball teams. Under its philosophy of "Energizing Japan through Basketball," the JBA aims to bring vitality to Japan through the challenges and growth of everyone involved in the sport. The way "AKATSUKI JAPAN" takes on the world resonates with our own unwavering commitment to creating innovative medicines.
Through this partnership, we will bring together the JBA's aim of "the healthy physical and mental development of people" and Chugai's mission to "contribute to healthcare and the health of people around the world." In doing so, we will help promote and develop basketball in Japan while co-creating new value at the intersection of sports and health.

Cheer on AKATSUKI JAPAN at the Venue!

Chugai Pharmaceutical will set up a booth at each game venue on the following dates: August 13, 14, 15, 16 and 31, 2026. Venue-exclusive novelty items will also be available, so please be sure to stop by the Chugai Pharmaceutical booth when you visit.

Game Schedule