2026

May 13, 2026

MinebeaMitsumi, the Power behind Global Rotational Technology, Appointed as Presenting Partner of SLS TOKYO, the World's Most Prestigious Skateboard League
- Returning to Tokyo for the third time on November 14 at ARIAKE ARENA -

MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Head Office: Nagano Prefecture, Representative Director, Chairman CEO: Yoshihisa Kainuma; hereinafter referred to as "MinebeaMitsumi") has been appointed as a presenting partner of Street League Skateboarding (SLS). This world's most prestigious skateboard league is set to take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at ARIAKE ARENA.
MinebeaMitsumi owns one of the world's highest technological standards in ball bearings, leading the global miniature and small-diameter ball bearing market. Ball bearing serves as an essential precision component that reduces friction and allows for smooth motion during rotation. Employed inside the wheels of skateboards, ball bearings determines performance factors such as speed, glide and stability, empowering performance of top skaters from the ground up.

About Ball Bearing

Ball bearings are precision components used to ensure the stable rotation of shafts in rotating equipment requiring high accuracy. In skateboards, they are integrated into the wheels, directly impacting gliding performance and speed. This technology is indispensable across diverse industries—including automotive, aerospace, precision instruments, and energy—playing a vital role in supporting mobility and infrastructure worldwide.

SLS TOKYO 2026 Overview

SLS Tokyo, Tokyo tournament of the world's most prestigious Street League Skateboarding (SLS), is set to take place at ARIAKE ARINA on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This marks the third time the event will be held in Tokyo, and the first in two years.
The 2024 event saw historic performance of Japanese skaters, with Sora Shirai taking the men's title victory and Yuto Horigome securing second place. In the women's division, Rizu Akama and Coco Yoshizawa finished second and third, respectively. This upcoming competition offers a rare opportunity to witness the world's highest level of skateboarding performance up close.

About Street League Skateboard (SLS)

Founded in 2010, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) is the first professional organization for street skateboarding and is globally recognized as the premier professional competition in the sport. Each event features a unique, custom-designed course where the world's elite skaters compete for the largest prize purses in skateboarding. For the 2026 tour, SLS will bring its arena competitions and 'Take Over' events to seven major cities worldwide.
The 2026 SLS Championship Tour is set to reach new heights with the addition of fresh global talent, delivering an even more exciting upgrade to the competition. We invite you to rediscover the ultimate immersive experience that can only be felt live at the arena.

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About MinebeaMitsumi

MinebeaMitsumi is an INTEGRATED^* precision components manufacturer. The company specializes in ultra-precision technologies, ranging from core products such as miniature and small-diameter ball bearings—which ensure smooth machine rotation—to protection ICs for single-cell lithium-ion batteries. The company's diverse portfolio includes motors, sensors, and semiconductors. While often unseen, MinebeaMitsumi's ultra-precision technologies support daily life across a wide array of fields, including home appliances (air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers), gaming consoles, IT devices like smartphones and PCs, as well as automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.

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* This term was adopted with the intended meaning "to be combined" rather than "to sum up." Create new value through synergy by combining all the resource across the company's group.

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