2026.02.17Other
IRISO Signs Naming Rights Agreement for Yokote City Gymnasium with Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
IRISO ELECTRONICS. CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, President ＆ CEO: Hitoshi Suzuki) has signed a naming rights agreement for the Yokote City Gymnasium with Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where the Company's Akita plant is located. The gymnasium is scheduled to open in July 2026, and the signing ceremony was held at the Akita plant on Monday, February 16, 2026.
The IRISO group has signed a naming rights agreement for the first time, and the Yokote City Gymnasium will be renamed as "IRISO Arena Yokote".
Agreement Signing Ceremony
Date and time: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.
Location: The Company's Akita Plant (Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, Japan)
Attendees: Dai Takahashi, Mayor of Yokote City
Hitoshi Suzuki, President & CEO, IRISO ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD.
Naming Rights Overview
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Corporate Sponsored Name
"IRISO Arena Yokote"
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Renamed Facility
Yokote City Gymnasium
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Agreement Term
April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031 (5 years)
Background/Purpose
In April 2025, we opened our Akita plant in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, our sixth manufacturing facility in the world and second in Japan. Our management philosophy is "- Bridging to a brighter tomorrow - We cherish individuality, cultivate values through innovation and creativity, and commit to a positive and smart future." As we wished to make a more positive contribution to the development of the local communities in Yokote City, where our Akita plant is located, we took the opportunity for the newly constructed Yokote City Gymnasium naming rights.
Yokote City set its naming rights policy and launched initiatives in 2023, and the IRISO group has been granted a naming right for the first time. We hope to play a part in Yokote City's new initiatives and contribute to the further development of the region, creating places for Yokote residents to gather and communicate.
Target Facility Overview
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Facility
Yokote City Gymnasium
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Location
48-2 Akasaka Tatenoshita, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, Japan
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Building Size
Building area: 9,384.48 m2
Total floor area: 13,868.82 m2 -
Estimated Number of Users in 2026
(Estimated by Yokote City)90,200 people
Completed Building Images
About IRISO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
IRISO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. is a leading company in connector development for the automotive market, including infotainment, ADAS, and powertrain applications. In recent years, IRISO has expanded its product development beyond automotive, applying its expertise to telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. As a comprehensive connector manufacturer, IRISO is committed to developing products that are easy to use and designed to support efficient assembly processes.
https://www.irisoele.com/en/
Contact Information
IRISO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Corporate Communications Department
2-13-8 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan