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 Mikasa headquarters in Nishi-ku | |
| Company type | Kabushiki Kaisha (share company) |
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| Industry | Sports Equipment |
| Predecessor | Masuda Rubber Industries, Myojyo Rubber Industrial Co. |
| Founded | May 1, 1917 |
| Founder | Masutaro Masuda |
| Headquarters | Hiroshima, Chūgoku, Japan |
Key people | Yuji Saeki (President) |
| Products | Sports balls, accessories |
| Revenue | ¥6.5 billion (2010) [1] |
| Total assets | ¥120 million (2016) |
Number of employees | 139 (2016) [1] |
| Website | mikasasports.co.jp |
Mikasa Corporation (株式会社 ミカサ, Kabushiki Kaisha Mikasa) is a Japanese sports equipment and athletic goods company with its international corporate headquarters located in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima, Chūgoku.[2][3] Specializing in equipment for ball games, the balls manufactured by Mikasa for sports football, Korfball, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo and handball are often used for official matches, games and competitions.
Most notably, Mikasa volleyballs are the official balls for all Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (International Volleyball Federation) worldwide competitions, and numerous domestic leagues outside of North America.[4] Mikasa volleyballs are the official ball for the Olympics. Presently clubs, regions, high schools, colleges, and tournaments throughout the U.S. use Mikasa volleyballs.
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