Kazuhide Umegaki

ASICS Trading Co., Ltd. is engaged in the sale of shoes, footwear, and accessories. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Domestic Shoes, Overseas Shoes, Materials, and Slippers and Everyday Goods. The Domestic Shoes segment deals with the planning and sale of shoes for the domestic market. The Overseas Shoes segment is involved in the planning and marketing of shoes for its international clientele. The Materials segment purchases raw materials from manufacturers and sells it to domestic and foreign shoe makers. The Slippers and Everyday Goods segment includes slippers and daily commodities. The company was founded by Hiroyoshi Tashima on January 24, 1955 and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Part of ASICS Corp., Nippon Slipper Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that produces and wholesales slippers and sandals. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Nippon Slipper Co. was acquired by ASICS Trading Co., Ltd., part of ASICS Corp. from December 18, 2013 on April 11, 2008.