[World Cup Kick-off] Osaka Company Introduces 'World Cup Special Leave' and Plans 'Office Viewing Parties'

Tomorrowgate Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, CEO: Kohei Nishizaki) announces the introduction of 'World Cup Viewing Time' and 'World Cup Special Leave' to support the Japanese national soccer team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

For matches held during weekday business hours, employees can pause their work and watch the games on a large screen within the office. Additionally, for matches held late at night or early in the morning (targeting semi-final matches and beyond), 'World Cup Special Leave' will be applied, allowing employees to take the morning off and come to work in the afternoon. Necessary arrangements will be made to ensure no disruption to customer service, including email and phone support.

*Media representatives are welcome to cover the matches on the day, and online interviews and material provision are available in advance.

Background for Implementing the World Cup System

Our company has previously introduced special leave and flexible start time systems for events such as the '2022 FIFA World Cup' and the '2023 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC (WBC)'.

We believe that watching sports is not merely entertainment but a valuable opportunity for employees to share emotions and foster a sense of unity. In practice, during the implementation of these systems in the past, we observed increased cross-departmental communication and improved engagement, which ultimately had a positive impact on the organization. Therefore, we want to provide an environment where the company can fully support the national team this time as well.

Tomorrowgate Inc. will support the Japanese national team's challenge with the entire company united.

Scene of stopping work to watch the game in the office the moment the Japanese national team's victory is decided.

System Overview

① 'World Cup Viewing Time'

For designated matches, work can be temporarily interrupted during business hours,

and employees can watch the game on a large screen in the office.

- Eligible Matches: Japanese national team matches held during weekday business hours

- Content: Temporary interruption of work to watch at the office

- Eligible Employees: All employees who wish to support the Japanese national team

② 'World Cup Special Leave'

On the business day following matches held late at night or early in the morning, the morning will be considered leave, allowing employees to start work in the afternoon.

- Eligible Matches: Semi-final matches and beyond held late at night or early in the morning

*Special leave may be set for other matches depending on the outcome of the Japanese national team's games.

- Content: The morning of the following business day will be treated as leave

- Eligible Employees: All employees who wish to support the Japanese national team

A document notifying the planned leave

System Application Dates

'World Cup Viewing Time'

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- Date & Time: June 26, 2026 (Friday) from 8:00 AM

- Content: Temporary interruption of work to watch on the office screen

*Application dates for subsequent matches will be determined based on the Japanese national team's progress and the match schedule.

<Day's Schedule>

- 7:45 AM: Doors open for media representatives

- 8:00 AM: Match start

- 10:00 AM: Match end

*Interviews with the team and employees are freely available.

*A waiting room will be provided for media personnel.

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Media Inquiries

We are flexible in accommodating media requests, including interviews on the day of the match, phone interviews in advance, and provision of footage from previous events. Please contact us at the details below.

Tomorrowgate Inc. Public Relations: Tahara

- Phone: 080-4362-1607 (Direct)

- Email: [email protected]

Company Information

Tomorrowgate Inc.

(https://tomorrowgate.co.jp/)

Focusing on 'Branding' to maximize corporate appeal, we strategically support over 400 companies nationwide with logic and design. We also focus on SNS communication with the tagline 'Black Company,' accumulating over 750,000 total followers.

- Established: April 1, 2010

- Capital: 45 million yen

- Number of Employees: 40 (as of June 2026)

- Offices: Osaka Headquarters (2F, Annie's Bldg., 1-6-32 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0086)

Tokyo Branch (8F, MA Bldg. Shiba III ANNEX, 5-13-11 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0014)

- Business Activities: Corporate Branding, Kitchen Services, Office Branding