Nakamura Leads Sports Business Seminar at Alma Mater Aoyama Gakuin University

Our President and CEO, Takehiko Nakamura, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at his alma mater, Aoyama Gakuin University, where he leads a seminar-style course on the potential of the sports business as part of “Aoyama Academia,” the university’s lifelong learning platform known as “a university without graduation.”

As part of this initiative, the university hosted its first-ever sports business lecture titled “The Power That Moves the Football Industry: Differences and Insights from North America and Europe.” The two-day event welcomed distinguished guest speakers, including Mr. Kasuga, Executive Director of Kashima Antlers, and Mr. Hioki, President of Cerezo Osaka, to explore both the appeal and real-world dynamics of the football industry.

The lecture attracted a large number of participants and sparked meaningful conversations about the value and future of sports business. We remain committed to advancing this field and sharing its significance with a broader audience through opportunities like this.