Japan 2019: Mitsubishi Estate (real estate) official sponsor of the Rugby World Cup

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd, a Japanese real estate company, has become an "official sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2019 (in the real estate category)," on 16/04/2018.

"We are delighted to be welcoming Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd to the Rugby World Cup commercial programme for the first time as an Official Sponsor for Japan 2019. The appointment of another major brand, demonstrates the significant commercial appeal of Rugby World Cup 2019 in the global and domestic marketplace," said Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby.

The commercial portfolio of the 2019 Rugby World Cup includes six global partners: Emirates, Heineken, Land Rover, Societe Generale, DHL, and Mastercard. The competition has five official sponsors as of 16/04/2018: Canon (digital imaging technologies), TOTO (bathroom accessories), SECOM (security), Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd, and Taisho Pharmaceutical (pharmaceutical group). These national sponsors can only activate their partnership in Japan. Gilbert (rugby equipment supplier), Tudor (watchmaking), and Toppan Printing are official suppliers of the tournament.