Ryuji Kashiwabara announces departure from Fujitsu and plans to freelance

Ryuji Kashiwabara, known as the “God of Montanha” for his performance in the fifth stage of Hakone Ekiden for Universidade Toyo, announced that he will leave the company Fujitsu at the end of this month. The 36-year-old athlete joined the company in 2012 and communicated the decision through his official X account on March 24th. Ele confirmed that from April 1st he will work as a freelancer, maintaining events.

The information was released directly by Kashiwabara. Ele highlighted that the shutdown takes place on March 31st. The runner also mentioned that he will continue to be involved in activities in the world of sport.

Reason for decision to leave the company

Kashiwabara explained that he leaves Fujitsu with some apprehension due to the experiences accumulated since 2012. Ele always knew that one day he would make this decision and considered that the moment had come.

The former athlete chose not to detail specific plans for the immediate future. Ele only mentioned the intention to take a short vacation and work at your own pace.

Technical support from Universidade Toyo

Kashiwabara made a point of clarifying a recurring speculation whenever he announces changes. Ele stated that he will continue to support coach Sakai, his mentor at Universidade Toyo, until the coach decides on his own about the future of his career.

He used a humorous tone to end questions about a possible return as coach. Kashiwabara declared that he will support Sakai until the moment the coach says he can’t take it anymore or asks to be hired by someone.

Trajectory in athletics and Fujitsu

During his time at Universidade Toyo, Kashiwabara stood out in the climb of the fifth stage of Hakone Ekiden, which earned him the nickname “God of Montanha”. Ele won consecutive prizes in this section of the relay race.

After graduation, the athlete joined Fujitsu and continued competing until he officially retired from the track on March 31, 2017. After his athletic retirement, he served as manager of the Fujitsu Frontiers American football team, among other internal functions within the company.

• Joining Fujitsu occurred in 2012.
• Retirement from competitions took place in 2017.
• Later work included managing an American football team.

Outlook for the coming months

Kashiwabara indicated that he will work without a fixed contract with any company from April onwards. Ele reinforced that he will maintain the calendar of events he already holds in parallel.

The statement was made directly and without major revelations about future projects. Ele preferred to remain focused on the professional transition that is beginning now.

Ryuji Kashiwabara thus ends a cycle of more than a decade at Fujitsu. His career continues to be connected to the world of sport, now with greater flexibility of action.