[Report Released] ASC Hokkaido Exceeds 90 Partners! Data on Industry/Area Distribution Released and Call for New Co-creation Partners
ASC Hokkaido announced that its official partners have exceeded 90 companies for the 2026 season, and released a report on the industry and area distribution of these partners. The club aims to be a community-rooted infrastructure and is promoting co-creation with companies seeking business alliances.
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ASC Hokkaido Co., Ltd. (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Representative Director Kousuke Furukawa), a soccer club based in Hokkaido, announces that the number of official partners has exceeded approximately 90 companies for the 2026 season.
We express our sincere gratitude for the immense support from the local community. In this release, we are publishing a "Partner Company and Industry Analysis Report" that visualizes what kind of companies are participating in our club.
■ Background to ASC Partners Reaching Approximately 90 Companies
ASC Hokkaido aims to be an infrastructure rooted in the community, not merely "sports entertainment." In recent years, in addition to sponsorships purely for support, there has been an increase in companies participating with the expectation of "business alliances" utilizing the club's platform (fan community, official app, introductions between companies, etc.), and we have now reached the significant milestone of approximately 90 companies.
■ Reasons for Sponsor Participation: ASC Hokkaido's 10-Year Vision
ASC Hokkaido has formulated a "10-Year Vision" aimed at achieving its vision for 2035. We are developing activities based on "three pillars" to pioneer the future of the region and Hokkaido through the power of sports, which is one of the important reasons why many partner companies participate.
1. [Competition] Towards becoming Hokkaido's second J-League club
By 2035, we aim to establish ourselves in the J-League with Tomakomai City as our hometown. We will strengthen the top team, aim for the women's team to join the Nadeshiko League, and produce academy players who will fly to the world.
2. [Community] Creating a town where sports are part of "daily life"
We will create an environment where soccer, ice hockey, and diverse sports are integrated into daily life. We will become the core of a regional community where "everyone can enjoy sports locally, anytime, regardless of age or disability."
3. [Future] Realizing a society where children do not give up on their "dreams"
From Hokkaido to professional. From Hokkaido to the world. We will protect and nurture an environment where local children can draw big dreams and continue to challenge themselves, together with our partner companies and local community. We will evolve into a club where "dreams come true with ASC."
■ [Report] Industry, Sector, and Area Distribution of Approximately 90 ASC Partners
As a result of analyzing the industries of approximately 90 companies supporting our club, it was found that diverse companies, mainly centered in Hokkaido, are participating as sponsors without being biased towards specific industries.
Furthermore, in terms of area distribution, many companies are concentrated around Tomakomai, indicating expanding recognition in local Tomakomai. Going forward, we plan to actively recruit sponsors from outside Hokkaido as well.
■ "Value of ASC Hokkaido Partnership"
Our club's sponsorship is evolving from "billboard advertising" to a "business hub."
B2B cross-industry matching: We aim to form an "ASC economic zone" where companies connect through the club, and new businesses are born.
Marketing and pilot testing: We aim to build an environment where new products and services can be test-marketed to a highly engaged fan community.
■ Recruiting New ASC Partners
ASC Hokkaido is widely recruiting new ASC partner companies from within and outside Hokkaido to leverage this unique network and jointly invigorate Hokkaido.
[Forms of partnership being recruited]
・Business alliance: Joint development of new products/services utilizing club assets (players, data, official app).
・Solving local social issues: Joint participation in projects such as education, welfare, and disaster prevention in collaboration with the administration.
・Advertising and promotion: Brand awareness expansion and recruitment branding through uniform display, stadium signage, and digital advertising.
[Comment from Kousuke Furukawa, Representative of ASC Hokkaido]
"The number 90 is a testament to the expectations from the people of Hokkaido and our greatest asset. As the industry-specific data shows, ASC Hokkaido now brings together all industries. While pursuing victory in soccer, we also want to leverage this strong network to bring new vitality to Hokkaido's economy. We sincerely look forward to hearing from companies willing to take on challenges with us."
[Club Overview]
Club Name: ASC Hokkaido
Operating Company: ASC Hokkaido Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-6-21-9 Nisshin-cho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido
Representative: Representative Director Kousuke Furukawa
Official Website: https://www.asc-hokkaido.co.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/asc_hokkaido?s=21&t=M5EYFAGwhV6_kf-inl_foA
Official Instagram: https://www.in
We express our sincere gratitude for the immense support from the local community. In this release, we are publishing a "Partner Company and Industry Analysis Report" that visualizes what kind of companies are participating in our club.
■ Background to ASC Partners Reaching Approximately 90 Companies
ASC Hokkaido aims to be an infrastructure rooted in the community, not merely "sports entertainment." In recent years, in addition to sponsorships purely for support, there has been an increase in companies participating with the expectation of "business alliances" utilizing the club's platform (fan community, official app, introductions between companies, etc.), and we have now reached the significant milestone of approximately 90 companies.
■ Reasons for Sponsor Participation: ASC Hokkaido's 10-Year Vision
ASC Hokkaido has formulated a "10-Year Vision" aimed at achieving its vision for 2035. We are developing activities based on "three pillars" to pioneer the future of the region and Hokkaido through the power of sports, which is one of the important reasons why many partner companies participate.
1. [Competition] Towards becoming Hokkaido's second J-League club
By 2035, we aim to establish ourselves in the J-League with Tomakomai City as our hometown. We will strengthen the top team, aim for the women's team to join the Nadeshiko League, and produce academy players who will fly to the world.
2. [Community] Creating a town where sports are part of "daily life"
We will create an environment where soccer, ice hockey, and diverse sports are integrated into daily life. We will become the core of a regional community where "everyone can enjoy sports locally, anytime, regardless of age or disability."
3. [Future] Realizing a society where children do not give up on their "dreams"
From Hokkaido to professional. From Hokkaido to the world. We will protect and nurture an environment where local children can draw big dreams and continue to challenge themselves, together with our partner companies and local community. We will evolve into a club where "dreams come true with ASC."
■ [Report] Industry, Sector, and Area Distribution of Approximately 90 ASC Partners
As a result of analyzing the industries of approximately 90 companies supporting our club, it was found that diverse companies, mainly centered in Hokkaido, are participating as sponsors without being biased towards specific industries.
Furthermore, in terms of area distribution, many companies are concentrated around Tomakomai, indicating expanding recognition in local Tomakomai. Going forward, we plan to actively recruit sponsors from outside Hokkaido as well.
■ "Value of ASC Hokkaido Partnership"
Our club's sponsorship is evolving from "billboard advertising" to a "business hub."
B2B cross-industry matching: We aim to form an "ASC economic zone" where companies connect through the club, and new businesses are born.
Marketing and pilot testing: We aim to build an environment where new products and services can be test-marketed to a highly engaged fan community.
■ Recruiting New ASC Partners
ASC Hokkaido is widely recruiting new ASC partner companies from within and outside Hokkaido to leverage this unique network and jointly invigorate Hokkaido.
[Forms of partnership being recruited]
・Business alliance: Joint development of new products/services utilizing club assets (players, data, official app).
・Solving local social issues: Joint participation in projects such as education, welfare, and disaster prevention in collaboration with the administration.
・Advertising and promotion: Brand awareness expansion and recruitment branding through uniform display, stadium signage, and digital advertising.
[Comment from Kousuke Furukawa, Representative of ASC Hokkaido]
"The number 90 is a testament to the expectations from the people of Hokkaido and our greatest asset. As the industry-specific data shows, ASC Hokkaido now brings together all industries. While pursuing victory in soccer, we also want to leverage this strong network to bring new vitality to Hokkaido's economy. We sincerely look forward to hearing from companies willing to take on challenges with us."
[Club Overview]
Club Name: ASC Hokkaido
Operating Company: ASC Hokkaido Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-6-21-9 Nisshin-cho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido
Representative: Representative Director Kousuke Furukawa
Official Website: https://www.asc-hokkaido.co.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/asc_hokkaido?s=21&t=M5EYFAGwhV6_kf-inl_foA
Official Instagram: https://www.in