Empower Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shunsuke Masui), the operator of the reuse specialty store 'Kaitori Daikichi', has announced that it has become the main sponsor of the popular fighting event 'Kaitori Daikichi presents BreakingDown20', to be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

On the day of the event, the 'Kaitori Daikichi' logo will be displayed on the competition ring and within the venue. Additionally, infomercials for the 'Kaitori Daikichi Franchise' will be broadcast in videos leading up to the tournament.

Event Overview: Kaitori Daikichi presents BreakingDown20 Date and Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Doors open 11:00 / Start 12:30 scheduled) Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A Organizer: BreakingDown Inc. Title Sponsor: Kaitori Daikichi Official Website: https://breakingdown.jp/

About 'BreakingDown' 'BreakingDown' is a new mixed martial arts entertainment where fighters with various backgrounds—such as boxing, karate, judo, nippon kenpo, sumo, and systema—compete in a '1 minute, 1 round' format to determine the strongest. The organization is led by CEO Mikuru Asakura, with Kai Asakura and Rikuto Shirakawa serving as special advisors.

Background of Main Sponsorship 'Kaitori Daikichi' operates a reuse business that connects the value of items, while also developing a franchise business that supports individuals taking on the challenge of independent entrepreneurship. The passionate spirit of the fighters, who stake everything on a single, one-minute high-stakes battle, embodies the very 'challengers' we wish to support. We decided to become the main sponsor to uphold their energy and encourage all choices and challenges that lead to a better future.

About 'Kaitori Daikichi' 'Kaitori Daikichi' is a reuse specialty store focusing on buying items. It is characterized by its wide range of items accepted—including precious metals, branded goods, watches, stamps, old coins, antiques, gift certificates, and cameras—buying almost anything except living creatures and perishable goods. It does not engage in retail, specializing strictly in purchasing from general users. With over 1,900 stores nationwide, it has grown rapidly to reach the #1 position in the reuse industry by store count.

Corporate Profile Company Name: Empower Inc. Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Oak Tower 19F, 6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 Representative: Shunsuke Masui, Representative Director URL: https://www.en-power.jp/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Products / services: BreakingDown20