LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have entered into a multi-year agreement with Kowa Company Ltd., through which the Japan-based global trading and manufacturing company will become the Official Japanese Topical Pain Relief Product of the Dodgers.

As part of this arrangement, Kowa will share in signage behind home plate at Dodger Stadium and the Dodgers’ Spring Training home at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. In addition, Kowa will become the presenting partner of the Shohei Ohtani Hat promotion July 22.

“We are excited to welcome Kowa to the Dodgers’ partnership family,” said Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers. “As a highly regarded global leader in multiple industries and endeavors, Kowa has achieved a standard with which we are proud to gain association. We look forward to promoting the company’s name and products all year to Dodger fans and celebrating the company on a giveaway night this season.”

Kowa Company, Ltd. was founded in 1894 as a cotton cloth wholesaler with a history of approximately 130 years. As the core company of the Kowa Group, the company's business fields are diverse. It has two functions: one as a trading company that imports and exports textiles, machinery and construction materials, and the other is as a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, vision units and energy-saving and energy-creating solutions.

Statement by Kowa Company, Ltd.: "Kowa Company is honored to have formed a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the oldest and most successful teams in Major League Baseball. Kowa and the Dodgers, both over 125 years old, share a rich tradition of excellence and outstanding accomplishments. Kowa's focus on ‘Health and Environment’ with people's happiness in mind, corresponds well with the excitement and pride that the Dodgers deliver to their passionate fans day in and day out, year after year. Kowa looks forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with the Dodgers and will support the Dodgers every step of the way on their quest to win the World Series.”