November 30, 2019
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo and headed by Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has completed the first installation of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machine at Yamato-Yagi Station north square in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, thanks to this municipality’s deep understanding and full support of this initiative.
This installation aligns with the program proposed by Coca‑Cola (Japan) Company, Limited, which serves as Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Partner, to promote the deployment of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machines specifically in the municipalities included in the torch relay route for the purpose of further boosting the regional and nationwide mood in support of the torch relay events.
Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machine features an original wrapping that displays the name of the municipality where this machine is installed, along with the date when the torch relay will take place in that part of the municipality. By displaying this set of information, this vending machine is designed to play an active role in notifying and reminding the local citizens when the torch will pass through their communities.
Kashihara City is aiming to promote the Olympic Movement including the community-oriented activities to encourage its citizens to participate in international exchange, since the city registered as a host town of Kazakhstan and Ukraine. The installation of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machine in this city has been realized through the municipality’s full support of the particular purpose this vending machine is expected to fulfill.
CCBJI hopes that this installation of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machine will lead to further promoting the Olympic spirit and motivating more people to participate in sports and international exchange.
[Outline of installation]
Date: 11/30/2019 (Sat)
Location: Yamato-Yagi Station north square (5-1-2, Naizencho, Kashihara City, Nara)
[Attachment for use as reference]
■Outline of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machine
This is a specially designed vending machine featuring an original wrapping that displays the name of the municipality where it is installed, along with the date when the torch relay will pass through that municipality to notify and remind the people in those communities about this memorial event.
*Pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual color and design may vary.
■ Coca-Cola and Olympic and Paralympic Games
Coca-Cola has the longest continuous history of supporting the Olympic Games dating back to Amsterdam 1928, and will provide refreshments and special memories at Tokyo 2020 as a Worldwide Olympic Partner, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Partner, and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold Partner.
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