URAYASU, CHIBA-Kao Corporation (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Michitaka Sawada, President and CEO) and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Urayasu-shi, Chiba; Kyoichiro Uenishi, President and COO) announced today that Kao Corporation will become a corporate participant of Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park.

Kao Corporation became a corporate participant as it shares a similar mission with Oriental Land Co., Ltd in focusing on the happiness of children. Kao Corporation is committed to helping children be aware of the importance of cleanliness which contributes to their happy and healthy growth. Adhering to the basic philosophy of the Disney theme parks, Oriental Land Co., Ltd. operates the Tokyo Disney Resort safely and securely so it can be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Starting July 1, 2015, Kao Corporation will sponsor Splash Mountain*1 at Tokyo Disneyland and Toy Story Mania!*2 at Tokyo DisneySea. In addition to these two attractions, initiatives to support children are also being developed.

With the participation of Kao Corporation, the number of participants will be 27 companies for Tokyo Disneyland Park and 24 companies for Tokyo DisneySea Park.

*1 Splash Mountain, an attraction located at Critter Country, is a thrilling adventure set in the world of the Disney film Song of the South.
*2 Toy Story Mania!, an attraction located at American Waterfront, lets Guests enjoy an interactive game in the world of toys.

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