Japan Open 2026: MUSCAT GROUP Co., Ltd. Joins as Sponsor

The Japan Chess Federation is pleased to announce that MUSCAT GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Okubo) will sponsor the Japan Open 2026, one of Japan’s largest chess tournaments, to be held this November.

 

＜About MUSCAT GROUP＞

With the mission “Difference for the Future.”, MUSCAT GROUP is a brand-producer company that creates new value cycles through its “Niche Top Strategy,” responding to niche growth needs hidden within saturated mass markets through innovative approaches to sales and distribution.

 

The company provides comprehensive support ranging from the development of new brands and the revitalization of businesses following acquisitions to the rebranding of existing businesses. MUSCAT GROUP operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including the oral beauty brand MiiS and cosmetics brand Fujiko.

 

＜Comment from Mr. Ryo Okubo,CEO of MUSCAT GROUP＞

“The Japan Open is one of Japan’s premier large-scale chess tournaments, attracting Grandmasters from overseas. For players who face economic or geographical barriers to competing abroad, I believe the tournament offers a valuable opportunity to experience world-class competition here in Japan.

At MUSCAT GROUP, our mission is ‘Difference for the Future.’ We support diverse challenges that seek to create meaningful differences in society and shape a better future.

In the global sport of chess, the spirit of players from Japan who aspire to compete on the world stage resonates strongly with our mission. We hope that the experience gained at this tournament will inspire as many players as possible to take the next step toward competing and making an impact on the international stage.”

 

MUSCAT GROUP Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000019306.html 

 

＜About Japan Open＞

The Japan Open is one of Japan’s largest chess tournaments, with a history spanning more than 50 years.

Starting last year, the tournament was expanded to five days and nine rounds, and upgraded to an open tournament where players can earn norms required to obtain an international title for the first time in Japan.

Last year’s tournament attracted 176 players from 21 countries, including four Grandmasters, making it the largest edition in the tournament’s history.

 

Thanks to this sponsorship, we will be able to provide an even more enriching competitive environment for tournament participants.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to MUSCAT GROUP for its generous support of the Japan Open 2026.

 

Corporate Website:https://muscatgroup.co.jp/en/