Takamiya Sponsors the 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship "Chichibunomiya Cup"

Takamiya Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Takamiya), which continues to create innovative solutions for industry challenges as a platformer in the construction industry, primarily scaffolding, (Osaka Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; Tokyo Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazumasa Takamiya) will sponsor the "Chichibunomiya Cup 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship" scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Takamiya will once again strongly support the students who continue to strive for the pinnacle of university ekiden.

Background of Sponsorship and Takamiya's Aspirations

Takamiya deploys the construction solution "Takamiya Platform" to address various challenges in the construction industry. We aim to be a "relay station" for the construction industry, contributing to the safety and constructability of construction sites through the procurement, management, and operation of temporary equipment, as well as design and construction support utilizing digital technology.

Furthermore, just as the athletes in the All Japan University Ekiden pass a single sash to the next runner, we at Takamiya want to pass on the sash of "safety" in construction sites to the next site and the next generation, together with our customers.

Just as the athletes run with all their might until the end, Takamiya is also fully committed to reducing accidents at construction sites and creating an environment where workers can perform with peace of mind. In addition, we will support the creation of a better future for the entire industry by resolving inefficiencies remaining in the construction industry and contributing to improvements in safety, constructability, and productivity.

This event is also made possible by the many people who support it, including the students of the Tokai Collegiate Athletics Federation who are responsible for operational cooperation. The student staff play a crucial role in supporting the event's operations by creating an environment where athletes can compete with peace of mind. Takamiya, a company that supports construction sites, empathizes with the stance of the students who also support the event, expresses its respect for their efforts, and will support the challenges of the young generation who will lead the future.

About the Chichibunomiya Cup 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship

The All Japan University Ekiden is a competition to decide the "No. 1 University Ekiden in Japan," contested over 8 sections and 106.8 km, starting from Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and finishing at Ise Jingu Shrine in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It is a traditional competition that has been held for over half a century since its first race in 1970 and is widely known as one of the "Three Major University Ekiden Races."

A total of 27 teams are expected to participate: 17 schools representing 8 regions nationwide, 8 seeded schools from the previous year's competition, and the Japan Collegiate Athletics Union team and the Tokai Collegiate Athletics Federation team. The gathering of strong long-distance running schools and their fierce competition inspire and encourage many people.

Scenes from the 57th competition (provided by The Asahi Shimbun Company)

Overview of the Chichibunomiya Cup 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship

Date and Time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 8:10 AM start (scheduled)

Course: 8 sections, total 106.8 km, from in front of the west gate of Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Aichi Prefecture, to in front of the Uji Bridge at the inner shrine of Ise Jingu Shrine, Mie Prefecture

Entry Slots: 27 teams in total (scheduled), including 17 schools that have won through regional qualifying tournaments in 8 regions nationwide, 8 seeded schools from the previous year's competition, and 2 open participation teams.

Organizers: Japan Association of Athletics Federations, The Asahi Shimbun Company, TV Asahi Corporation, Mētele

Sponsors: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Aichi Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Nagoya City, Ise City, Nikkan Sports Shimbun, Aichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation, Mie Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation, Chubu Economic Federation, Chubu Doyukai, Tobishima Village, Yatomi City, Kisosaki Town, Kuwana City, Kawagoe Town, Yokkaichi City, Suzuka City, Tsu City, Matsusaka City, Meiwa Town, Tamaki Town (scheduled)

Operational Cooperation: Tokai Collegiate Athletics Federation, Aichi Athletics Association, Mie Athletics Association

Special Sponsorship: Haseko Corporation

About Takamiya Co., Ltd.

We provide total services from development and manufacturing to sales, rental, design, and construction for a wide range of products, including temporary equipment used at construction sites, as well as residential equipment, structural materials, agricultural greenhouses, and disaster prevention dams. Through technological innovation, we create high-value-added products and services, contributing to the development of the industry by improving the safety and constructability of various "sites," including underground construction, super-high-rise buildings, expressways, bridges, agriculture, and natural disaster countermeasures.

In addition, to address issues such as the severe labor shortage and rising costs in the construction industry, we offer the "Takamiya Platform" suite of construction solutions. These solutions range from digitalization, starting with the provision of a marketplace for procurement and operation of temporary equipment such as scaffolding, and digital design support, to a wide variety of solutions including various safety training services.

Company Name: Takamiya Co., Ltd.

Representative: Kazumasa Takamiya

Head Office Location: Grand Front Osaka Tower B 27F, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka

Tokyo Headquarters: Onward Park Building 12F, 3-10-5 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://corp.takamiya.co/

Established: June 21, 1969

Capital: 1,052,140,000 yen

Number of Employees: 752 (1,351 consolidated)

Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, sales, and rental of temporary equipment; planning, design, and construction of temporary works.