After retiring as Tecot's chairman, one of Japan's top electronics manufacturers, Kosaku Shima chose to become an advisor to the company to aid in Japan's economic endeavors. As the Tokyo Olympics drew nearer, he shifted his focus to the sports industry, where innovative management strategies were challenging the traditional amateur sports world. The upcoming Olympics and Paralympics in 2020 would also drive the burgeoning sports business on the island. However, within Tecot, criticism of the new president Rinko Kazahana continued to escalate, and a dubious letter had been circulated.
