The president of AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, Wasami (和佐見), donated ¥100 million to the University of Tokyo Fund and will continue the support for the next 3 years. The donation came from the president's personal assets and is intended to support disaster-prevention research and the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies.
AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings announced that its president, Wasami (和佐見), had donated ¥100 million to the University of Tokyo Fund. A presentation ceremony was held at Yasuda Auditorium at the University of Tokyo on 13 October, where President Wasami (和佐見) explained the purpose and objectives of the donation.
The donation was funded from President Wasami's (和佐見) personal assets and is scheduled to continue for the next 3 years.
The stated purposes include research and social activities that contribute to disaster preparedness by Japanese companies and the enhancement of corporate value, support for young researchers in the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, and support for the activities of the Disaster Prevention Training Center and related organisations.
University of Tokyo President Fujii (藤井) presented a letter of appreciation for the donation. Further initiatives aligned with the purpose of the donation are expected to be reported.