Support for Cultural and Artistic Activities

The Shiguretei Library was established in 1981 to maintain ancient documents, including “Meigetsuki,” the diary of Sadaie Fujiwara, which had been kept by the Reizei family in Kyoto. Kyocera supported the establishment of this library, which inherited the cultural legacy of a Japanese court noble, miraculously preserved for more than 800 years. The library has great historical and cultural value.

Kyocera jointly hosted the "Exhibition of Modern Japanese Nihon-ga paintings" with Wacoal Corporation in 1985 to promote international friendship and cultural appreciation by introducing Japanese paintings overseas and creating an international venue for exchanging art and culture. The exhibition was held in seven cities in five western countries over two years and earned widespread acclaim.

Kyocera is aware of the necessity to collect, maintain and study photographs with historical, cultural and artistic value that symbolizes the times. In 1986, Kyocera donated the "Gilbert Collection," approximately 1,000 items owned by eminent American photograph collectors Arnold Gilbert and his wife, to The National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto.

In 1987, Kyocera supported the establishment of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, which identifies research themes related to Japanese culture from international, interdisciplinary and integrated perspectives. The Center also conducts joint endeavors with Japanese and overseas researchers who specialize in various fields, and provides information about Japanese culture to researchers and research institutions all over the world.

The Non-Profit Foundation for the Preservation of Kyoto's Cultural Sightseeing Resources enhances the city by protecting and utilizing cultural and tourism assets that are worth preserving for future generations, including certain cultural traditions, events and performing arts in the Kyoto City area. Kyocera agrees with the necessity of these efforts and made an endowment to the Foundation in 1982 to support its activities.

The Kyo-machiya symbolizes the history and culture of Kyoto. The Sugimoto Residence is the largest Kyo-machiya in Kyoto City and is designated as a tangible cultural property. Kyocera recognizes the architectural and cultural value of the Sugimoto Residence and in 1992 cooperated in its preservation and maintenance.

The Kirishima International Music Festival is held in Kagoshima Prefecture every summer for two weeks. Kyocera has co-sponsored this classical music event that hosts internationally renowned musicians and workshops for students, and awards academic scholarships.

The Kyocera Museum of Art was established on the first floor of the Corporate Headquarters in 1998 with the intent of enhancing local culture.
Kyocera permanently exhibits many fine paintings and works of art, including the 347 Series of copper engravings by Picasso, Japanese paintings by Ikuo Hirayama and Kai Higashiyama, western paintings by Ryuzaburo Umehara and Gentaro Koito, and sculptures by Shinya Nakamura and Toshio Yodoi. Kyocera keeps this museum open to the general public so visitors can enjoy fine works of art and experience a touch of beauty in a relaxed atmosphere.