The Mitsui Fudosan Group engages in an array of social philanthropy and cultural support while drawing on our business activities in order to fulfill our responsibility as a corporate citizen that is a member of society.
Cooperating with Work Experience
As part of local philanthropy activities, opportunities to gain work experience and tour worksites are provided at numerous properties for children to learn the significance of working, structure of the society and other related matters.
Key Examples of Work Experience Cooperation (Fiscal 2009)
- Retail properties (LaLaport KASHIWANOHA and 7 other properties in Japan)
Participants: Local elementary and junior high school students
Worksite: Retail store
- Mitsui Garden Hotels (7 hotels in Japan)
Participants: Total of 36 local junior and senior high school students
Worksite: Guest room cleaning and front desk service
- Tokyo Midtown
Participants: Total of 7 local junior high school students
Worksite: Planting and maintenance of green spaces and customer service
Holding of Kids' Market Camp
Kids' Market Camp, a financial education program organized by Mitsui Fudosan, etc., was held at Nihonbashi 1-chome Building (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) in August 2009 and March 2010. Interest in and understanding of finance and markets among about 30 elementary and junior high school students were enhanced through lessons, tours of the Bank of Japan, etc.
At Mitsui Garden Hotels, serving of meals at social welfare facilities and other charity work are consistently conducted in pursuit of coexistence with the community through social philanthropy.
Serving Lunch, etc. at Social Welfare Facilities
Lunch being served at Izumien
In September 2009, many elderly enjoyed the Japanese confectionery that Mitsui Garden Hotel Kashiwa (Kashiwa-shi, Chiba Prefecture) served free of charge at a respect-for-the-aged event held at the city's Hojyukai Day Service Center. In October 2009, following on from the previous year, lunch was also served at Izumien, an assisted-living facility in the city. The lunch was enjoyed by people with physical/mental challenges, who have little opportunity to dine out in their daily living, along with their families, staff, etc. totaling 160 people.
In the office buildings business, food, drinking water, materials, equipment and other supplies that become necessary in the event of a disaster are stored at each office building. Of these, food and drinking water supplies are donated to the Nihonbashi Fire Station before the expiry date every year. In June 2009, 3,500 servings of food supplies, centering on instant rice, and 4,700 two-liter plastic bottles of emergency drinking water were donated. The donated food and drinking water supplies are used in various drills and other occasions.
Donation of Seedlings to Workplace for Independence of the Physically Challenged
Daiichi Engei Co., Ltd. donates seedlings of its original petunia “Bluette” every year to a workplace in Chiba City that helps the physically challenged become independent. Two cases (96 pots) were donated in March 2010. These are used in the gardening-based rehabilitation. Plans are to keep donating seedlings in subsequent years as well.
Holding of DIY Advice and Other Workshops
As part of local philanthropic activities, Uniliving Co., Ltd. holds DIY advice and other workshops for women's associations, etc. free of charge or with payment of the cost of parts and materials only. Such workshops were held a total of twenty times and participated by about 500 people in fiscal 2009.
The cleanup
Cleanup After the Sumida River Firework Festival
First Facilities Co., Ltd. performs the cleanup on the day after the annual summer event Sumida River Firework Festival. 34 employees participated in the cleanup on July 26, 2009.
Other Social Philanthropy and Cultural Support
Serving of Curry for Charity at Summer Festival
In August 2009, Mitsui Garden Hotel Chiba (Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi) held a fair selling curry for charity at the Three Generations Summer Festival held in Chiba City. Sales exceeded the planned 500 servings and sold out at 537 servings.
Photographed by Ken Arai
The Mitsui Fudosan Group proactively undertakes endeavors that support culture and promote cultural exchange in a mission to fulfill its responsibilities as a member of society engaged in urban development.
<Shiki Theater Company's Kokoro no Gekijyo Project>
Mitsui Fudosan has been co-sponsoring performances of the Kokoro no Gekijyo (theatre of the heart) project, which speaks to the heart of children through the sensations of theatrical productions, since 2008.
<Sumida River Firework Festival>
Mitsui Fudosan has been supporting and co-sponsoring this summer tradition that inherits the culture of shitamachi (the area of Tokyo extending from Taito, Chiyoda and Chuo Wards across the Sumida River to Sumida and Koto Wards where traditionally many merchants, craftsmen, etc. resided) since 1985.
<Atrium Concert at Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower>
Concerts are held by inviting various artists, with the large space of the atrium at Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) as the stage.
<Mitsui Memorial Museum>
Located in the important cultural property Mitsui Main Building (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), the Mitsui Memorial Museum is operated by Mitsui Bunko. Housing an extensive collection of national treasures, important cultural properties and other art works, the Museum is supported by Mitsui Group companies.
<Sanno Festival and Kanda Festival>
The Sanno Festival and Kanda Festival are held alternately every year. Employees participate by carrying mikoshi (portable shrines) from the Nihonbashi area.
