| The Kyocera Group continues to develop new technologies and provide high-quality, high-performance products. Our corporate activities are guided by the rationale of "Contributing to the advancement and development of humankind and society." Recognizing that "a corporation is a public organ," the Kyocera Group will continue to work actively not just in business, but also in contributing to society in diverse ways. |
| Supporting Academic Advancement and Research |
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| Support for "The Kyoto Prizes" |
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| The Inamori Foundation established the Kyoto Prizes in 1984 based upon the belief of Kyocera’s founder, Kazuo Inamori, that, "a human being has no higher calling than to strive for great good of humanity and the world." Organized by the Inamori Foundation, the Kyoto Prizes are international awards honoring the achievements of individuals or groups in three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts & Philosophy. Kyocera actively supports this event. |
| Establishing of the Inamori Kyocera Western District Development Scholarship Fund |
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In 2001, Kyocera and the company’s founder, Kazuo Inamori, established the "Inamori Kyocera Western District Development Scholarship Fund." The purpose of the fund is to support the education of people in China’s western district, who can then contribute to development of the region and to science and technology. Financial support is offered to university students who have excellent character and academic potential, but are economically disadvantaged. Each year, scholarship funds are offered to 240 students at 12 universities. Thus far, 1,625 students have received scholarships.
In recognition of the contribution to development of the western district and other regions in China, Kyocera and Kazuo Inamori were presented with the first Award for Contribution to Peace and Development in September 2006. The award was presented by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Chinese Friendship and Peace Development Fund. |
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| Donation of the Kyocera Collection "British Parliamentary Documents" |
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| The history of British parliament (from the 19th century) is set out in 12,836 volumes containing 8 million pages. The "British Parliamentary Documents" are regarded as being among the most valuable reference materials for research on the modern history of the world. In 1998, they were presented to the National Museum of Ethnology in Japan as the Kyocera Collection. In 2006, the collection was transferred to the Center for Integrated Area Studies (CIAS) in Kyoto University. |
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| Supporting Culture and Arts |
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| Opening of the Kyocera Museum of Art |
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To promote cultural awareness and support the development of regional culture, in 1998 Kyocera opened the Kyocera Museum of Art on the first floor of its headquarters building. Copper plate print from Picasso’s "347 Series," Japanese paintings by Kaii Higashiyama, Ikuo Hirayama and others, Western-style paintings by Ryuzaburo Umehara, Gentaro Koito and others, sculptures by Toshio Yodoi and Shinya Nakamura, Qianlong glassware and many more items are on permanent exhibition. The museum is open to all and admission is free. Kyocera offers the museum as a place of relaxation, freely accessible to local residents and visitors, where anyone can appreciate great works of art and experience the joy of seeing such beauty.
The Kyocera Collection Exhibition, held in May through June of 2006, was immensely enjoyed by many people. This exhibition included works by Seison Maeda and Meiji Hashimoto, the "Manhattan Fukei" series by Soichiro Tomioka, works by contemporary Chinese artists, and many more. |
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The Kyocera Collection Exhibition |
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| International Exchange & Cooperation |
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| Friendly Exchange Mission for Chinese Children to Visit Japan |
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| Kyocera believes that young people who experience different cultures develop a better worldview and can become strong, broad-minded leaders. This is the aim of inviting Chinese children to visit Japan. The ninth tour was held in FY 2007. Thirty children from Shanghai City, China, gained a deeper understanding of Japan. |
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| Local Community Activities |
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| Inamori Receives Herb Klein Civic Leadership Award |
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| Kazuo Inamori, the founder of Kyocera, received the Herb Klein Civic Leadership Award, sponsored by San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp., at the University of San Diego. The award was presented in recognition of contributions the Kyocera Group has made to the local community over many years. These contributions began in 1975 when Kyocera became the first Japanese manufacturer to establish a plant in San Diego, creating jobs for the local people. Later contributions included the San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden, landscaped in Balboa Park as a place of recreation and relaxation for the people of San Diego, and cooperation in establishing an Olympic Training Center that incorporates the latest facilities. |
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Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park |
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The soccer grounds donated by Kyocera to the Olympic Training Center |
| Training for Schoolteachers in Kyoto Prefecture |
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Sixty-eight teachers at Kyoto prefectural elementary, junior high and senior high schools took part in Kyocera Philosophy training courses.
The courses were held at the Kyocera Management Research Institute in Kyoto City in late July and early August, 2006.
The teachers to be selected for administrative jobs as principals and vice-principals attended. The Kyoto Prefecture Office of Education asked Kyocera to conduct the course, anticipating its usefulness in school administration. Participants were divided into two groups. Each group attended a two-night, threeday training organized around audiovisual materials and group discussions. |
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| Establishment of the Kyocera Crime Prevention Patrol |
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| In January 2007, Kyocera Crime Prevention Patrol were inaugurated at the Kokubu Plant and the Hayato Plant, in Kagoshima. In all, 111 company vehicles used for daily business have magnetic sheets on the sides that state, "Kyocera Crime Prevention Patrol." The Patrol are contributing to neighborhood security by watching over the movements of children and participating in other crime prevention activities. |
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| Supporting Sports / Other Activities |
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| Supporting Kyoto Sanga F.C. |
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| In response to the strong local outcry for a professional soccer team based in the Kyoto area, Kyocera supported establishment of Kyoto Purple Sanga (now Kyoto Sanga F.C.) in 1994. Kyocera agrees with the J-League’s "100-Year Vision" to energize Japan’s local sports culture. Kyocera understands that local corporations have a responsibility to support efforts that add vitality to the communities they serve. Therefore, the Kyocera Group continues to cooperate with local administrations and other influential corporations in supporting the team. |
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