DNP Signs Official Partnership Agreement with UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

Tokyo, January 18, DNP Photo Imaging Japan Co., Ltd. (PIJ), a member of the Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) Group, has signed an official partnership agreement with USJ LLC for Universal Studios Japan, a theme park operated by the company.

Taking advantage of this partnership, from January 1, 2024, we have begun providing photo-related services at the photo service facilities in Universal Studios Japan.

DNP PHOTO IMAGING JAPAN IS AN OFFICIAL MARKETING PARTNER OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.

The DNP Group is developing a variety of photo-related services on both a domestic and international basis to boost the value of photos that stay in the memories of consumers.

The Universal Studios Japan mission is ”We deliver energy to our guests for today and tomorrow through bold, innovative, and immersive experiences. We respect diversity and provide an environment where our team members are proud to work. We generate long-term sustainable business growth and contribute to the development of society.”

DNP stands in agreement with the mission statement and has signed an official partnership agreement. We will leverage our diverse technologies and know-how to Universal Studios Japan with "Photo-related services to bring smiles to their faces and leave them with a singular impression of the multiple attractions on display.”

Comment from Mr. Masafumi Hayashi, Company President of PIJ

“At DNP, we aim to bring ‘Smiles to life through photos.’ And aiming to realize this goal, we have expanded our business by providing a range of goods and services from photo printers and media, including sublimation thermal transfer recording media to the global expansion of photo-related services that utilize such medias. Visitors from all over the world flock to Universal Studios Japan, and the attractions and shows that make use of a variety of contents and characters are a special type of entertainment that allows them to enjoy ‘exciting experiences‘, not to be found in everyday life. We will provide valuable services that record and preserve the moments of such fun and special experiences.”

Going Forward

The DNP Group will continue to improve the quality of photos as well as developing businesses that make the experiences and impressions of consumers in Japan and overseas more enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable by boosting value of the photo.

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*Product specifications and service details referred to in this news release are current as of the date of the announcement. They may be changed without notice.