Mandom Corporation has become a local partner of "BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026," hosted by professional basketball player Rui Hachimura.
At this event, held at Nagoya IG Arena from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026, Mandom will support the invited players' performance improvement and self-realization through hair styling and grooming.
What Is "BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026"?
"BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026" is held as part of the "BLACK SAMURAI 2026" project, in which Rui Hachimura shares the experience and mindset he has built on the world stage, aiming for further development of Japanese basketball.
It is held at Nagoya IG Arena for invited players selected by Rui Hachimura. The event runs from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Details of the event can be found on the official website below.
How Mandom Supports the Players
Mandom sympathizes with the philosophy of nurturing the next generation that "BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026" upholds, and with the belief that mentality, not only skill and physical ability, leads to players' further growth.
It will provide support so that players can face themselves through grooming, and by getting their body and mind in order, connect it to confidence and better performance.
Providing a Mindset Through Hair Styling
For players who wish to take part, Mandom will teach hair styling methods aimed at connecting mentality to better performance, together with a top stylist who does hair styling for top athletes and serves as a feeling coach for powerhouse schools.
It will also coach methods such as linking daily routines to self-realization, tailored to each player's individuality and style of play.
A Refresh Corner and Product Provision
Because many players worry about sweat and odor, whether from loss of concentration during play or discomfort afterward, a refresh corner stocked with antiperspirant and deodorant products will be set up inside the venue during the event.
It supports players so that they can focus on practice and games without worrying about sweat, odor or heat. Grooming products to create time to face oneself every day will also be provided.
On "GAME DAY," Saturday, August 8, samples of Mandom products will also be handed out to the general public visiting IG Arena.
Offering the "Club Hair Salon" Program
At this summit, Mandom will offer interested players the mini lectures and coaching experiences it runs in the "Club Hair Salon" as part of its youth sports support, which teach a "mindset that starts from routines such as hair styling."
Basketball has a history as a culture that developed together with art and music, and has become a platform for self-expression and creativity beyond sport. Through its products and services, Mandom will support players so that they can perform at their best and play vividly with their own individuality and creativity, even on the world's biggest stages.
Mandom's Student Support Activities and Corporate Philosophy
Mandom carries out a variety of student support activities, including grooming seminars for students and the "Club Hair Salon," which aims to give club-activity students a chance to notice the "self they want to be" and to improve their athletic performance through workshops and hair styling experiences.
The company upholds the corporate slogan "BE ANYTHING, BE EVERYTHING." (meaning: Become everything you want to be.) and supports people in "living true to themselves" through its products and services. It also supports sports teams and sponsors various competitions that embody this slogan.
