NOK Continues Partnership Agreement with Professional Soccer Team Júbilo Iwata
Displaying the NOK logo at the home stadium and supporting loggerhead sea turtle conservation as part of regional contribution
NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as "NOK") has entered into a club partnership agreement for the 2026 Special Season (Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100-Year Vision League) with Júbilo Co., Ltd (Headquarters: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture; President: Takehisa Otomo; hereinafter "Júbilo Iwata"). This agreement marks the second year of the partnership, following the 2025 season. As part of the partnership, signage featuring the NOK logo will be displayed on the back stand of Júbilo Iwata’s home stadium, Yamaha Stadium.
NOK has two production facilities in Shizuoka Prefecture, including the NOK Shizuoka Plant, a leading domestic production site for dust covers. For many years, NOK has advanced manufacturing in close collaboration with the local community. On April 1, 2026, the company will establish NOK Shizuoka Corporation through the reorganization of its production companies, further strengthening its manufacturing structure while building on the strong regional ties it has cultivated to date.
As part of its business activities in Shizuoka Prefecture, NOK has chosen to continue its partnership with Júbilo Iwata this season, aligning with the club’s purpose, “Sharing Dreams and Inspiration,” and its sincere commitment to regional revitalization and addressing local challenges in western Shizuoka Prefecture. NOK will also continue to work with Júbilo Iwata on community contribution initiatives, including loggerhead sea turtle conservation activities in Omaezaki City, contributing to the further development of the region.
About Júbilo Iwata
• League: J2 League (Japan’s professional second-tier soccer league)
• Hometown: Omaezaki City, Kikugawa City, Kakegawa City, Fukuroi City, Mori Town, Iwata City, Hamamatsu City, Kosai City
• Purpose: “Sharing Dreams and Inspiration”
Continually standing as a symbol of the region, weaving dreams and inspiration together, and offering emotional support.
• Hometown Activities: https://www.jubilo-iwata.co.jp/hometown/
• Official Website: https://www.jubilo-iwata.co.jp/eng/
Overview of NOK Shizuoka Plant
• Location: 590-1 Jitogata, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• Established: 1967
• Products: Dust covers, boots, vulcanized rubber products, cylinder head gaskets, metal gaskets, and more
Overview of NOK Shizuoka Corporation
• Location: 590-1 Jitogata, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• Established: April 1, 2026
• Number of employees: 649
• Organizations and companies to be integrated: Indirect divisions (partially) of the Gasket & Boots Division, NOK Corporation; Kikugawa Seal Industry Co., Ltd.; MYK Corporation
2026 Special Season NOK Contract Overview
• Contract category: Ad board partner
• Logo display location: Yamaha Stadium, back stand LED signage (2500 Shingai, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture)