Our group is engaged in various social contribution activities at our locations around the world.
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Region
On Saturday, March 29th, we conducted a litter cleanup activity in collaboration with the NPO HAPPY PLANET.
Twenty-nine people, including employee volunteers, spent about an hour cleaning from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of the head office to Yaba Park, collecting approximately 35 kg of trash, including plastic bottles, cigarette butts, umbrellas, suitcases, and vacuum cleaners.
On March 11th, the Niterra Niterra Co., Ltd. Hall (Nagoya City) hosted its own event, the "Evacuation Drill Concert," in collaboration with the Naka Police Station, Naka Fire Station, and Naka Ward Office. The aim of this event was to allow attendees to learn about disaster prevention while enjoying a music concert, through lectures and simple drills on how to protect oneself in an emergency. This year, the ninth time the event had been held, the name was changed from "Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Concert" to "Evacuation Drill Concert," and the content was also changed to include not only the usual ShakeOut drill, but also a drill in which attendees followed the instructions of staff members to evacuate outside the hall based on an earthquake early warning. With increased awareness of disaster prevention, approximately 800 people attended the concert, enjoying the performances by the Aichi Prefectural Police Band and the Pokka Lemon Fire Department Band, as well as learning about disaster prevention and mitigation.
On March 9th, we volunteered as water station staff at the Nagoya Women's Marathon and Nagoya City Marathon, part of the "Marathon Festival Nagoya-Aichi 2025," which we sponsored as a gold sponsor. This year, 14 people, including current and former employees of our group, participated as volunteers. The day was sunny and warm, but there was a strong wind, so we worked carefully to prevent the cups from being blown away. We felt the energy of the runners up close and supported them by cheering them on while providing water.
Aichi Prefectural Kasugai Technical High School held a "Hazard Awareness Training" program for its students. The aim of this program is to cultivate sensitivity to hazards and hazard prediction abilities among local students studying industrial technology during factory training and other practical work. This was the second time the program was held, following last year's event, and it took place over three days from March 5th (Wednesday) to 7th (Friday), with 197 first-year students participating. The students learned about safety through lectures on hazardous areas in factory work and preventative measures, as well as practical training using hazard simulation equipment. Results from questionnaires and confirmation tests conducted after the training confirmed that the students' awareness of safety had improved.
On Saturday, February 15th, we conducted a litter cleanup activity in collaboration with the NPO HAPPY PLANET. The weather was sunny and warm, and 20 people, including employee volunteers, collected trash from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our headquarters to Yaba Park. In about an hour, we collected approximately 36 kg of trash, including cigarette butts, beverage cans, broken umbrellas, and even tires and shovels.
On Saturday, January 25th, we conducted our first litter cleanup activity of 2025 in collaboration with the NPO HAPPY PLANET. The day was blessed with fine weather and warm sunshine, and 21 people, including employee volunteers, collected litter from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our head office to Yaba Park. In about an hour of work, we collected approximately 28 kg of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic bottles, shoe spikes, and even brand new tumblers.
On January 9th, we donated thermos bottles to the Aichi Prefecture Mother and Child Welfare Association. The Aichi Prefecture Mother and Child Welfare Association is a social welfare corporation that operates mother and child support facilities and the Aichi Mother and Child/Father and Child Welfare Center. They provide daily necessities and food to single-parent families in Aichi Prefecture, and the thermos bottles we donated will also be put to good use.
Our company supports "SmaGO," an IoT smart trash can installed along Omotesando in Tokyo. A new winter design was launched in January 2025. With this new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that embraces diversity.
As with previous designs, this one also incorporates artwork created by Heralbony's contracted artists.
SmaGO is an IoT smart trash can that operates on solar power, eliminating the need for an external power source. It automatically compresses trash to about 1/5 of its original volume when full, and can hold up to approximately 600 liters of trash, preventing overflow and reducing the frequency of trash collection. Furthermore, its communication function allows for real-time management and analysis of trash accumulation status on the cloud, enabling efficient trash collection and reducing collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection operations.
Our press release
"We will continue to support Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug's IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO'."
https://www.niterragroup.com/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
ForceTech Co., Ltd.
https://forcetec.jp/
Heralbony Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
On December 23rd, we donated water bottles and sweets to the Aichi Prefecture Disaster Victims Support Center and the NPO Japan-Ukraine Cultural Association. The Aichi Prefecture Disaster Victims Support Center provides daily necessities and food to people who have evacuated to Aichi Prefecture due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, while the NPO Japan-Ukraine Cultural Association provides daily necessities and food to people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine and evacuated to Aichi Prefecture. The items we donated will be used as Christmas presents for children who have been evacuated, through both organizations.
On Saturday, December 21st, we conducted our final litter cleanup activity of 2024 in collaboration with the NPO HAPPY PLANET. Under clear skies, 20 people, including employee volunteers, collected trash from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our headquarters to the Sakae area. In about an hour, we collected approximately 32 kg of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic bottles, as well as rice cookers, necklaces, and a large number of spray cans.
On Saturday, November 30th, we conducted a litter cleanup activity in collaboration with the NPO HAPPY PLANET. 24 people, including employee volunteers, participated, cleaning from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our headquarters to the Sakae area. We spent about an hour collecting trash. It had been raining just before the activity started, but the weather gradually improved during the activity. We noticed a lot of discarded umbrellas. In addition, we found cigarette butts, plastic bottles, and even large items such as golf clubs and rain boots, ultimately collecting about 44 kg of trash.
On October 30th, we welcomed five students from Showa Gakuin Junior High School to our Venture Lab Tokyo. During the visit, we introduced our company, products, and an overview of our group in our showroom. In addition to explaining our main products, "spark plugs" and "oxygen sensors," the students also gained a deeper understanding of our group's sustainability activities. Furthermore, through interaction with our employees, they were able to hear firsthand accounts of their experiences during their student years, their current work, and their work styles. In the Q&A session, they asked questions such as "What motivated you to join our company?" and "What are some things students should focus on during their student years?" Opportunities to interact with junior high school students are usually limited, making this a very meaningful time for us as well.
On Saturday, October 26th, our employees volunteered to clean up the beach in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. This activity was jointly organized by the NPO HAPPY PLANET and Niterra Co., Ltd., with the cooperation of the Tokoname City Environmental Affairs Division, and a total of 16 people, including employees from our group, participated. On that day, under cloudy skies that were neither too hot nor too cold, we spent about an hour picking up trash and collected 58.5 kg of garbage, including plastic packaging from snacks and lunch boxes, PET bottle caps, broken skateboards and business bags, etc.
To promote international exchange and cultivate human resources who will contribute to friendly relations between Japan and other countries, we have established Niterra Co., Ltd. Overseas Student Scholarship Fund, a public trust, and provide scholarships to students from all over the world. In fiscal year 2024, we awarded scholarships to nine new students attending universities and graduate schools in Aichi Prefecture.
Our group, along with eight volunteers selected from within the company, conducted a tree-planting experience in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. This activity, the second of its kind following one in 2022, was conducted to deepen understanding that forests not only absorb carbon dioxide and mitigate global warming, but also play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation by providing habitats for diverse organisms.
In the first planting, we planted 150 sawtooth oak trees, but due to factors such as heavy snowfall and damage from deer, only about 60% of the seedlings grew successfully. This time, we planted new tree species on land adjacent to the first planting site. After receiving a lecture on forest conservation from Kasahara Lumber Co., Ltd., who cooperated with us in the planting, we planted 142 trees of five different species: sawtooth oak, magnolia, Japanese maple, chestnut, and cherry. It was a chilly day, but all the participants worked diligently on the tree planting activity, even breaking a sweat.
On October 13th, we co-hosted a Bunraku puppet show with Niterra Co., Ltd. Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Foundation at the Niterra Civic Hall in Nagoya. Bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional performing arts, a comprehensive art form in which the narrator, shamisen player, and puppets are integrated. The narrator's storytelling, the sound of the shamisen, and the puppets manipulated by three people express a complex drama. Efforts were made to ensure that even first-time viewers could enjoy the show, such as the performers explaining the plot in an easy-to-understand way and subtitles displayed on an electronic screen on stage. Attendees thoroughly enjoyed the traditional performing art with great interest.
Our company supports "SmaGO," an IoT smart trash can installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya-Odori Park near our headquarters in Nagoya. Starting this October, a new autumn design has been launched. With this new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that embraces diversity.
Furthermore, as with the spring and summer editions, this design incorporates artwork created by Heralbony's contracted artists.
SmaGO is an IoT smart trash can that operates on solar power, eliminating the need for an external power source. It automatically compresses trash to approximately 1/5 of its original volume when full, and can hold up to approximately 600 liters of trash, preventing overflow and reducing the frequency of trash collection. Furthermore, its communication function allows for real-time management and analysis of trash accumulation status on the cloud, enabling efficient trash collection and reducing collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection operations. 2 Emissions reductions are expected.
ForceTech Co., Ltd.
https://forcetec.jp/
ForceTech press release
"A 'Smart Action Project' utilizing the IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO' currently installed in Omotesando, Tokyo."
https://smago.jp/Tokyo-Omotesando-installed-iot-smart-trash-box-smago/
Heralbony Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
Our press release
"We will continue to support Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug's IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO'."
https://www.niterragroup.com/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
On Saturday, September 28th, employee volunteers conducted a litter cleanup from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our head office to the Sakae area. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company. A total of 15 people, including employee volunteers, participated in the activity, which lasted about an hour. Due to the intense heat, the event was held in the evening again this month, as it was last month. The litter included cigarettes, plastic bottles, food containers, as well as glasses and DVD sets, and approximately 16 kg of trash was collected.
On Saturday, August 24th, employee volunteers conducted a litter cleanup from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our head office towards Yaba Park. This activity was a joint event between our company and the NPO HAPPY PLANET.
A total of 18 people, including employee volunteers, participated in the activity, which lasted about an hour. While the activity is usually held in the morning, it was held in the evening this time due to the extreme heat. A large amount of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic bottles, and umbrellas, was found, and including larger items like vacuum cleaners, approximately 35 kg of waste was collected!
On Friday, August 16th, we co-hosted "Become a Theater Staff Member" at the Niterra Niterra Co., Ltd. Hall. This was the sixth time we've held this event, and this time we made sure to include not only hands-on experience with sound and lighting, but also ample time for a backstage tour of the hall. The 24 elementary school students who participated seemed nervous at first, but once the experience began, they confidently read announcement scripts and struck poses on stage, enjoying their respective roles. In the second half of the tour, they rode down to the trapdoor on a stage lift and viewed stage machinery, gold screens, grand pianos, and other stage equipment. All the participants seemed very interested and engaged throughout the tour.
On August 6th, our company exhibited at the "Learning Festival," an event for elementary school students held at Jissen Women's University (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo). As a member of the "Eco-First Promotion Council," we conducted a workshop titled "Let's Make an Electric Guitar - What is Sound?". This workshop was planned by a volunteer team within the company that aims to convey the fun of science and engineering to children. Through guitar making, participants learned about how sound is heard and how piezoelectric elements convert vibrations into electricity. The participating children were able to learn about the science of sound while being introduced to the world of engineering. In line with our social contribution policy, our company will continue to engage in activities to develop the next generation of talent, utilizing the knowledge gained through our work.
On August 3rd, we held a clothing donation event at the Kanayama Festival, which took place around the Niterra Niterra Co., Ltd. Center in Nagoya. This event, which we started in 2023, involves collecting clothes that employees no longer wear due to outgrowing their children's sizes and providing them free of charge at children's events. We were able to contribute to clothing reuse by having attendees take mainly children's clothes.
On July 16th, we hosted a company visit by junior high school students at our Venture Lab Tokyo.
On that day, nine students from the private Furendo Gakuen Junior High School (five in the morning and four in the afternoon) visited our company. We introduced our company and products in the showroom, provided an overview of our group, and explained our main product, "spark plugs," as well as the "Regional CCU Project" aimed at realizing a circular economy. We also introduced our group's sustainability activities and the "work styles" and "current job responsibilities" of our female employees. The students actively asked questions during the Q&A session. It was a meaningful time for our company to interact with junior high school students, with whom we don't usually have many opportunities to connect.
Our company supports "SmaGO," an IoT smart trash can installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya-Odori Park near our headquarters in Nagoya. Starting this July, a new summer design has been launched. With this new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that embraces diversity.
Following the spring edition, this summer edition also features designs that incorporate art created by Heralbony-contracted artists, not only in Omotesando but also in Hisaya-Odori Park.
SmaGO is an IoT smart trash can that operates on solar power, eliminating the need for an external power source. It automatically compresses the trash to about 1/5 of its original volume when full, and can hold up to approximately 600 liters of trash, preventing overflow and reducing the frequency of trash collection. Furthermore, its communication function allows for real-time management and analysis of the trash accumulation status on the cloud, enabling efficient trash collection and reducing collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection operations. 2 Emissions reductions are expected.
ForceTech Co., Ltd.
https://forcetec.jp/
Heralbony Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
ForceTech press release
"A 'Smart Action Project' utilizing the IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO' currently installed in Omotesando, Tokyo."
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000080115.html
Our press release
"We will continue to support Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug's IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO'."
https://www.niterragroup.com/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
On June 28th, we donated five of our "Sumikaze" products to Nagoya City. "Sumikaze" is an ozone generator that utilizes our plasma technology to generate ozone, which then suppresses bacteria, viruses, and odors. It provides a safe and secure environment that does not harm the human body while suppressing bacteria, viruses, and odors.
The Sumikaze lamp we donated will be used in the office area of the Niterra Niterra Co., Ltd. Center, for which we are the naming rights partner.
Our press release
"New model of ozone generator "Sumikaze" now on sale, company opens its own e-commerce site"
~Suppressing viruses, bacteria, and odors to provide a safe and secure space~
https://www.niterragroup.com/news/upload/7e369a56074c7e10db8655e6fc36d82f_1.pdf
On Saturday, June 22nd, employee volunteers conducted a litter cleanup from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity was a joint event between our company and the NPO HAPPY PLANET.
A total of 15 people, including external volunteers, participated in the activity, which lasted about an hour. Litter such as cigarette butts and plastic bottles were found discarded on the roadside. Including extension cords and large vehicle components, approximately 79.1 kg of waste was collected!
At our Komaki factory, we held an "In-House Safety Training (Hazard Experience Training)" for students of Komaki Technical High School. This initiative was implemented to cultivate sensitivity to hazards and hazard prediction abilities in local students studying industrial fields during factory training and other activities. The training was held over five days, from June 5th (Wednesday) to June 11th (Tuesday), and 201 first-year students learned about safety through lectures on hazardous areas and preventive measures in factory work, as well as hands-on training using hazard simulation equipment. Post-training questionnaires and confirmation tests confirmed that the students' awareness of safety had improved.
On Saturday, May 25th, we held a beach cleanup event in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, with employee volunteers. This event was jointly organized by Ohno Community, the NPO HAPPYPLANET, and NGK Spark Plug Co. Niterra Co., Ltd., with the cooperation of the Tokoname City Environmental Affairs Division, and a total of 31 people participated, including employees of our group and their families. Under clear skies, we collected 125 kg of trash in about an hour, including empty cans and plastic bottles, as well as cameras, hoses, beer cases, and more.
On Saturday, April 27th, employee volunteers conducted a litter cleanup from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity was a joint event between our company and the NPO HAPPY PLANET.
A total of 17 people, including external volunteers, participated in the activity, which lasted about an hour. There was a lot of trash, such as cigarette butts and plastic bottles, discarded on the roadside, and we collected approximately 48.2 kg of waste!
Our company supports "SmaGO," an IoT smart trash can installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya-Odori Park near our headquarters in Nagoya. Starting this April, a new spring design has been launched. With this new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that embraces diversity.
In addition to Omotesando, this spring edition also features designs incorporating artwork by Heralbony-contracted artists at Hisaya-Odori Park.
SmaGO is an IoT smart trash can that operates on solar power, eliminating the need for an external power source. It automatically compresses trash to about 1/5 of its original volume when full, and can hold up to approximately 600 liters of trash, preventing overflow and reducing the frequency of trash collection. Furthermore, its communication function allows for real-time management and analysis of trash accumulation status on the cloud, enabling efficient trash collection and reducing collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection operations.
ForceTech Co., Ltd.
https://forcetec.jp/
Heralbony Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
ForceTech press release
"A 'Smart Action Project' utilizing the IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO' currently installed in Omotesando, Tokyo."
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000080115.html
Our press release
"We will continue to support Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug's IoT smart trash can 'SmaGO'."
https://www.niterragroup.com/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
We donated a minibus to a local high school PTA. The minibus is being used to transport students to and from extracurricular activities and club activities, as well as for PTA training sessions.
Niterra, as a naming rights partner, planted cherry trees at Nitto Spark Tech WKS Park (Kagoshima Prefectural Kita-Satsuma Wide Area Park).
This project was undertaken as part of our environmental contribution activities, as young trees absorb more CO₂. We chose cherry trees with the hope that in the future, this area will become a place of relaxation that local residents can enjoy. We plan to continue planting trees in the future.
On March 21st, 20 employees participated in a cleanup activity around the factory. Divided into three groups, they collected enough trash to fill one large garbage bag. Participating in the cleanup activity was not only a way to contribute to the local community, but also a great opportunity to raise employees' environmental awareness.
Since 2021, we have been conducting cleaning activities mainly around the Komaki Plant and in the surrounding areas, focusing on sidewalks and drainage ditches. This cleaning activity is carried out once a month jointly by Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug Co., Ltd., its group companies Ceramic Sensor Co., Ltd., and NGK Alpha Service Co., Ltd., in order to contribute to the local community.
On April 15th, six people participated in collecting cigarette butts, cardboard boxes, empty cans, and snack wrappers. A large amount of cigarette butts were found discarded along the roadsides and sidewalks.
On May 20th, six people participated and collected empty cans, plastic bottles, work gloves, masks, tissues, and other items. There were many cigarette butts discarded on the sidewalk.
On June 17th, five people participated and collected a large amount of paper waste, plastic waste, and cigarette butts. Plastic bottles and empty cans were also being discarded.
On July 15th, five people participated, and despite the light drizzle, they collected empty beverage cans, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and other litter from the sidewalks.
On August 26th, five people participated and, under the strong sunlight, efficiently collected cigarette butts, plastic bottles, empty cans, tissues, and other items. Since partially consumed canned drinks were also found, the collection work required sorting.
On September 16th, five people participated in a cleanup under the intense late summer sun, collecting plastic bottles, tissues, and a large amount of cigarette butts. Although we conduct cleanups every month, household waste, including cigarette butts, still persists, and we strongly felt the need for continuous cleanup activities.
On October 21st, five people participated in the cleanup. Despite the sunshine, it was a little chilly, and they collected a large amount of cigarette butts and paper waste scattered on the sidewalks. Due to the rain the previous day, the collected items were heavy and contained moisture. There was also an increasing trend in the disposal of empty cans.
On November 18th, five people participated and collected a large amount of cigarette butts discarded on the sidewalk, as well as empty cans, plastic bottles, work gloves, masks, and tissues.
On December 16th, four people participated in collecting a large amount of cigarette butts discarded on the sidewalks, as well as plastic containers in the gutters.
Five people participated on January 20th. Under relatively warm weather conditions, without any severe cold, we collected a large amount of household waste, including cigarette butts, beverage bottles, and plastic bottles.
On February 17th, five people participated and collected a large amount of trash, including empty cans, cigarette butts, and garbage that had been discarded along the Kinoshita River, which flows through the area where Niterra Co., Ltd. Spark Plug Co., Ltd. is located.
Four people participated on March 17th. Despite the cold northwest wind due to a return of winter weather, we collected cigarette butts and empty boxes.
Employees and the labor union visited Songjiang Welfare Center and interacted with children with autism spectrum disorder. They spent a meaningful time observing the children's rehabilitation training and communicating with the staff at the center. They also presented the children with specialized educational materials and books, wishing them well in their development. The purpose of this visit was to support children with autism spectrum disorder so that they can grow happily, acquire skills, and adapt to society in the future.
To express our gratitude for their daily activities, seven companies from the same industrial park visited the local fire department. At the fire department, we observed the firefighters' daily training, toured the firefighting facilities, and participated in a discussion to deepen our relationship with them. We also donated essential supplies.
With the aim of contributing to the local community and supporting children, our management and employees visited "One Hope Charity & Welfare" in Penang and "Rumah Charis" in Kuala Lumpur to provide support. "One Hope Charity & Welfare" is a non-profit charity that conducts a wide range of social welfare activities, including emergency relief during disasters and medical and educational support. In addition to making donations to both organizations, we also engaged in volunteer activities at "Rumah Charis," such as changing bed linens and providing lunch to the children.
Since 2019, we have been continuously conducting employee volunteer blood donation activities with the aim of contributing to local healthcare. In 2024, 14 employees participated and donated blood. The collected blood will be used to help people in need of surgery and treatment through Sunway Medical Center. We plan to continue this initiative, in which our employees work together to contribute to the local community.
Our company regularly conducts community service activities with the participation of all employees. On August 15th, we carried out cleaning, beautification, and maintenance of parking lot markings on roads, residential areas, and public parking lots around our company. Through these activities, we contribute to creating an environment where local residents can live comfortably and safely.
I participated in the "Onigiri Action," an initiative to deliver school lunches to children around the world. It was a wonderful day spent at a hotel in Da Lat, where we had fun making rice balls and drawing on canvas bags while supporting children in need around the world.
We conducted a seminar on specialized knowledge and skills for students in the Automotive Engineering Department at Van Ling University. Furthermore, we presented scholarships to students who had achieved outstanding academic results in the previous year. Approximately 300 students participated in the event, which was a great success.
To support those affected by the floods in northern Vietnam, our employees prepared gift boxes. These gift boxes were delivered to schoolchildren who were particularly in need of assistance.
We participated in a charity event organized by the Ho Chi Minh City District 7 Labor Union in Vietnam. On the day of the event, we set up a company booth and distributed fans to attendees. Afterwards, all participants joined a walking event, which made the event a great success.
To support the creativity and research motivation of university students, we sponsored a mini-car race for university students. Held at Khao Tang University, this event, through technical seminars and a final competition, is contributing to the development of the next generation of automotive engineers and to the local community.
Seven employees volunteered at the RSPAC Animal Shelter, contributing to animal protection and community welfare through activities such as cleaning, walking dogs and goats, packaging treats, sorting bedding, and tending to the garden.
To support animal welfare, we donated towels and blankets to rescued animals.
We installed collection boxes within the company and collected used towels and blankets from employees. The collected towels and blankets will be donated to the RSPCA Burwood Shelter and used as bedding for rescued animals. This initiative was undertaken to improve animal welfare and to promote the reuse of towels and blankets.
We conducted a charity event with the aim of donating to "Nucleo Solidario," an organization that supports people with disabilities. Our employees themselves sold candy and toys, and the proceeds were donated as funds for the organization's activities.
We held a charity sale of homemade sweets in honor of Valentine's Day. We sold homemade sweets donated by our employees, and the $380 raised was donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which supports children battling illness.
We donated food to a local food pantry called "Hospitality House." This initiative was part of a Super Bowl-themed social event, where food donated by employees was given to those in need in the community.
We partnered with "Making Spirits Bright," an organization that aims to improve children's literacy rates, to organize the donated books.
On that day, nine employees participated as volunteers, helping children enjoy reading and develop their imaginations by providing equitable access to books.
Employees packaged 200 hygiene kits and donated them to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). This initiative aims to help children and their families in need maintain clean and healthy environments.
We held a charity chili cook-off to raise funds for the charity "Hospitality House" and its food pantry. The event was a competition where employees brought their best chilies and sold them to other employees, and it was a great success. As a result, we raised $300, which was donated entirely to Hospitality House's food pantry.
We collaborated with the charity organization Salvation Army to deliver Christmas presents to children. This is an annual event where employees act as Santa Claus, bringing toys, clothes, shoes, and other items to bring smiles to children's faces.
We collaborated with the charity "Cards for Hospitalized Kids" to support children spending time in hospitals. As part of this initiative, our employees lovingly created approximately 60 handmade cards, which were then presented to hospitalized children. The goal of this project is to bring warmth and smiles to these children.
Employees partnered with the Michigan Veteran's Foundation to volunteer by providing lunches to homeless veterans. This annual initiative involves employees preparing and serving warm meals to support veterans in need.
On October 4th, we conducted a roadside cleanup activity on Beck Road, a road near our company, as part of our Adopt-A-Road initiative. During this activity, we were able to collect 10 bags of trash.
On June 12th, employee volunteers conducted a roadside cleanup activity on Beck Road, a road near our company, as part of our Adopt-A-Road initiative.
In response to a request from the local community, we donated feed tubes to an animal welfare association. These tubes were made to supply the necessary feed for animal protection, and the materials used included paper towels, toilet paper rolls, and newspapers provided by our employees.
Our company supports the "Code for Fun" initiative. "Code for Fun" is an extracurricular program that encourages students to pursue engineering fields by providing opportunities to be exposed to computer science from an early age. We sponsored the "Code for Fun Casino Royale Annual Gala," held on May 10th, and participated in the charitable fundraising activities.
To support animal shelters, we collected pet food from our employees and donated it.
We sponsored an initiative to donate wigs to people suffering from alopecia. This initiative aims to contribute to people's health, happiness, and dignity. Our employees also participated in haircuts and donated hair for wigs. In addition, as support for those struggling with menstrual poverty, we set up a collection point for menstrual products to be donated to the local community during the event.
In Mogi das Cruzes, we provided free "metal design (welding)" training for young people in need of financial assistance. Through a total of 196 hours of practical training, we supported the acquisition of specialized skills and socioeconomic independence, contributing to the sustainable development of the local community.
We supported 12 local athletes in participating in a competition. The competition, held in Lima, Peru, brought together more than 1,500 athletes from 10 countries to compete in 13 sports, including track and field, baseball, soccer, and gateball.
We donated food baskets, toys, and other items as Christmas gifts to 196 children in need who live in care facilities.
We sponsored the local "Hometown Festival." This event featured displays of flowers, fruits, and vegetables by local producers, as well as the serving of traditional dishes and shows, entertaining approximately 16,000 visitors.
We sponsored a project that provided students with an opportunity to think about emotional expression and diversity through photography. Workshops were held where students learned photography techniques while fostering self-awareness, teamwork, and creativity. A mural using photographs taken by the students was donated to the school. Approximately 150 students participated in the project.
We sponsored the "Happy Kokkuera Project" to celebrate Children's Day. In cooperation with the local health center, we provided various activities such as a ball pit, balloon art, and sweets for 200 children living around the factory.
We sponsored an event aimed at promoting health and raising awareness of environmental protection. Participants tried walking and running, and health checks and information on environmental protection were provided at the venue. On the day of the event, under clear skies, approximately 2,700 people, including our employees, took part.
We sponsored a walking event organized by the Parents and Friends of Persons with Disabilities (APAE). The event aimed to provide opportunities for exercise and social participation for people with special needs. Approximately 350 people participated in the event, enjoying walking and stretching.
We sponsored a "Baseball Championship" aimed at promoting the sport, and supported the operation of the tournament. Approximately 400 players participated in the tournament, and 6,000 spectators gathered. In addition to baseball, activities such as musical performances and food were also provided, making the event a great success.
We supported an event that blended elements of Brazilian and Japanese arts and culture. This event was held with the aim of promoting culture and revitalizing the local community. Various activities such as theater, music, circus, and workshops were held at the venue, and approximately 15,000 people participated.
From August to December 2024, we partnered with the Mogi das Cruzes Social Solidarity Foundation to donate 1,000 food baskets. 200 food baskets were distributed each month for five months to people in economic need.
We supported local athletic meets held with the aim of promoting sports and Japanese culture.
The day was blessed with fine weather, and approximately 1,000 people, including children, adults, and the elderly, from the local city and neighboring cities participated and enjoyed various competitions.
In preparation for the cold season, we donated 988 blankets to a local social organization. These blankets will be distributed through the organization to people in need. Our employees also participated in the distribution.
We sponsored the "Workshop of Dreams" project, which provides 100 young people living in the area with a six-month (totaling 196 hours) metal welding training course, along with free welding equipment and materials.
We donated water, food, and hygiene supplies to those affected by the heavy rains in southern Brazil. These supplies were provided by our employees.
In collaboration with the city of Mogi das Cruzes, we supported the independence of 14 young people in need. Through acquiring administrative and IT skills and gaining practical experience, we created a valuable opportunity for them to take their first steps into society and forge their own future.
