We would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and all others affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake.
To support relief efforts for those impacted by the earthquake and contribute to the recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas, the Kyocera Group will donate 20 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society. The employees of Kyocera Group companies will also conduct separate fundraising activities in support of the victims.
In addition to the monetary donations described above, the Kyocera Group plans to provide relief supplies as follows:
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Providing Companies |
Relief Supplies |
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・Kyocera Corporation ・Kyocera Medical Corporation ・Kyocera Industrial Tools |
・Cooling jackets: 130 units ・Generators: 2 units ・Portable power stations: 3 units ・Toothpaste: 800 tubes ・Toothbrushes: 800 units ・Solar panel: 1 unit ・Bottled water (500 ml): 10,000 bottles ・Emergency food supplies: 5,000 meals |
Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone affected by the earthquake, and we hope these efforts will help contribute to the swiftest possible recovery for the region.
[Status update as of September 4, 2026]
On September 4, 2026, the Kyocera Group donated 20 million yen in corporate contributions and an additional amount of approximately 13 million yen donated from Group employees to the Japanese Red Cross Society. A portion of these funds was also provided as support payments to employees affected by the earthquake.
In addition to the monetary donations, the Kyocera Group provided relief supplies as follows:
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Providing Companies |
Relief Supplies |
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・Kyocera Corporation ・Kyocera Industrial Tools Corporation |
・Cooling jackets: 500 units ・Generators: 2 units ・Solar panel: 1 unit |
*Certain relief supplies originally planned for donation, including toothpaste and toothbrushes, were ultimately not supplied based on the needs and requests of the recipient organizations.
[Status update as of September 15, 2026]
Kyocera Corporation (hereinafter "Kyocera") will provide allergy-friendly meals for elementary and junior high school students with food allergies in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, through "matoil"*, its food allergy-friendly meal service.
Following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, the local school lunch center remains unable to accommodate students with food allergies. To help address this situation, Kyocera will deliver allergy-friendly meals through matoil from September 24 to October 31.
Support Overview
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Recipients |
Elementary and junior high school students with food allergies in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture |
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Period |
Sept. 24 to Oct. 31, 2026 (26 school lunch days) |
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Number of Meals Provided |
Approximately 400 meals |
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Support Details |
Provision of meals prepared without any of the allergens affecting the recipients |
*For more details about matoil, please visit: Allergy and Diet Restriction Friendly Service in Japan | matoil
