Community Contribution Through Sports: Daito Koun and Earthfriends Tokyo Z Donate Basketballs to Elementary Schools in Minato Ward, Tokyo

Daito Koun Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 10th Floor, Mita First Building, 4-2-8 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshisada Sone) and the B.LEAGUE professional basketball team Earthfriends Tokyo Z (hereafter, both organizations) have announced that they will donate basketballs to elementary schools in Minato Ward, Tokyo. This initiative is a social contribution activity aimed at the healthy development of children and contributing to the local community through sports.

Background and Purpose

Amid the growing concern over the lack of physical activity among modern children, there is a need for initiatives that combine the educational value of sports with the social responsibility of companies as members of the community. Daito Koun Co., Ltd. and Earthfriends Tokyo Z, coming from the different fields of logistics and local sports, have decided to support elementary school students in Minato Ward to ensure they can enjoy a fulfilling athletic environment.

Through this project, we will contribute to creating an environment where children can become familiar with exercise, provide opportunities for them to discover the joy of sports, and enhance the local educational environment.

Donation Overview

Donation Recipient: Elementary schools in Minato Ward, Tokyo

Donated Items: Basketballs (multiple)

Purpose of Donation: To support children's sports activities, create opportunities for exercise, and promote local sports

Implementation Period: March 2026

Message from the Companies

About Daito Koun Co., Ltd.

Daito Koun Co., Ltd. is a port transportation operator whose main business is customs clearance and transportation of frozen and refrigerated food products. While providing speedy and reliable transportation services, the company has positioned community contribution as one of the pillars of its management policy and engages in various social contribution activities. This collaboration with Earthfriends Tokyo Z to support children is one such effort.

About Earthfriends Tokyo Z

Earthfriends Tokyo Z is a men's professional basketball team in the B.LEAGUE, with its hometowns in Ota, Shinagawa, Setagaya, Meguro, and Minato Wards in Tokyo. Since its founding in 2014, the team has aimed to produce talent that can compete globally. It promotes the appeal of basketball to the local community and develops community-focused activities such as basketball classes and clinics for local children. This donation is an initiative aimed at giving back to the community and fostering the next generation of sports talent.

On Children's Athletic Environment and Education

According to surveys by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, improving children's physical fitness levels and establishing regular exercise habits are important challenges. While schools provide opportunities for physical activity through gym classes, there is a demand for even better athletic environments. Through this donation, Daito Koun Co., Ltd. and Earthfriends Tokyo Z will create an environment in which elementary school children in Minato Ward can become familiar with basketball, thereby maximizing the educational value that sports offer.

Future Developments

Starting with this donation, both organizations are considering implementing ongoing community contribution activities. Through the collaboration of two different industries, sports and logistics, they aim to contribute to the healthy growth of local children and the development of the entire local community.

For Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Daito Koun Co., Ltd.

Official Website: https://www.daito-koun.co.jp/

Inquiries: [Please refer to the contact form on the corporate website]

Earthfriends Tokyo Z

Official Website: https://eftokyo-z.jp/

Official Social Media: https://x.com/eftokyoz

Inquiries: 03-6892-4343