Sponsored

Contributing to Regional Revitalization
by Sponsoring Athletes, Sports Teams, and Events That Promote Regional Development

Murata's contribution activities

  • Contributing to regional revitalization so that Murata's presence may bring joy to local communities
  • Conveying our gratitude to local communities that support our business activities through support in the form of contribution
Support for the development of the next generation
We support the development of the next generation through STEAM education efforts such as school visits.
Local community support
We engage in activities to help build trusting relationships with local communities and to help develop a sustainable society.
Environmental protection
We actively establish abundant environments with local communities.
Cultural support (arts, sports, and traditional cultural industries)
We work to help vitalize local communities through providing cultural support, under the understanding that culture is an important factor contributing to social development.

Academic support
In addition to contributing to the improvement and development of academics and cultural fields by providing support through the Murata Science and Education Foundation, we support students studying at universities in various countries and regions.

Athlete

Haruka Kawasaki
Professional golfer

Hailing from Kyoto Prefecture, Haruka Kawasaki attended middle school in Nagaokakyo City where Murata is located, and Murata has been sponsoring Kawasaki since the start of the 2022 season.

Image of Haruka Kawasaki

Sports team

Kyoto Sanga F.C.
J.League

Based on their stated philosophy of "sharing the dreams and excitement of all people associated with Sanga and contributing to the development of local communities," Kyoto Sanga F.C. has concluded hometown agreements with all 26 cities and towns in Kyoto Prefecture and is engaged in various activities. Murata is an official sponsor of Kyoto Sanga F.C.

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Shiga Lakes
B.LEAGUE

Based in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, the Shiga Lakes are a professional basketball team in the B.League men's professional basketball league. The team operates under the guiding philosophy of "Lake up together* - Make tomorrow better than today." Murata supports the Shiga Lakes as a gold partner.

  • * Supplemental: "Lake up" is a unique expression coined by the Shiga Lakes.
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Event

Better Co-Being Pavilion
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Thematic Project

Murata sponsored the "Better Co-Being Pavilion" produced by Hiroaki Miyata as a gold partner of the "Signature Pavilion," one of the thematic projects at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

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