In an effort to ascertain a direction that humanity should pursue going forward, the Inamori Foundation creates opportunities for people to encounter wisdom and spiritually-rich experiences from around the world and to mingle with people from diverse backgrounds.
Based on the concept of encouraging children’s own potential to find, investigate, and amplify wonders around them, the Wonder Hunter Project implements activities such as the summer science festival Science Expo for Kids, website Kizuki Land offering “note-able movies,” and Kizuki Field hands-on workshops for small groups.
In cooperation with the City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, INAMORI Music Day works to provide many citizens, including younger generations, with opportunities to feel the beauty of music. INAMORI Music Day consists of a series of events such as concerts with invited artists, mini concerts at cultural institutions, and concerts and music lessons at school.
KUIP aims to contribute to an expansion of the international recognition of the Kyoto Prize and boosting a public interest in science and research. KUIP is planned, coordinated and hosted by Kyoto University, who shares the philosophy of the Kyoto Prize with the support of the Inamori Foundation as a cohost since its inception in 2014.
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence was established in 2005 at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. with an endowment from the Inamori Foundation.