The JAL Group supports employees’ sports and cultural activities. Among the teams growing as bright symbols of the JAL Group are the JAL RABBITS (women’s basketball), the JAL WINGS (men’s rugby) and the JAL JETS (cheerleaders).

JAL RABBITS

Interacting with local people at a training camp in Bihoro, Hokkaido Realizing a long-held dream, the JAL RABBITS win the 71st All Japan Basketball Tournament (Empress Cup) for their first tourney victory. When the JAL RABBITS go into training, they hold basketball-training sessions for students in elementary, middle and high school. The JAL RABBITS play every weekend in different cities in September during the W League Tournament held by the WJBL (Women’s Japan Basketball League Organization). While on the road, they open up their training sessions to the public, meeting fans, shaking hands and signing autographs after practice. Two members of the JAL RABBITS played in the Japan national team in the Athens Olympics in 2004, realizing their dream of playing in the world’s greatest sporting event. The JAL team won the All Japan Basketball Tournament (Empress Cup) for their first time in 2004. This year, the team coach and manager and three team members were selected for Japan’s national squad. This team is truly contributing to the enhancement, popularity and vitality of basketball in Japan.

JAL WINGS

A rugby class for children The 7th Urayasu Rugby Festival (sponsored by the Urayasu Rugby Association) was held on April 29, 2004 in Urayasu City, Chiba, and the base of operations of the JAL WINGS, JAL’s rugby team. A rugby class for children was held that day. Team members participated and enjoyed playing with about 130 youngsters. The festival’s rugby class will continue to be held after 2005. We use rugby to help children fulfill their dreams.