Support and Promotion of Culture and Sports

Empress' Cup Inter-Prefectural Women's Ekiden

The Empress' Cup Inter-Prefectural Women's Ekiden is a big event in the Japanese women's track and field world, where top runners representing Japan gather to compete for victory with the hopes of their hometowns, and has nurtured a number of middle- and long-distance runners. Murata Machinery has been a sole sponsor since the 7th event in 1989, and has been supporting this exciting competition that produces numerous dramas and many athletes of note every year. Empress' Cup Inter-Prefectural Women's Ekiden

KYOTO SANGA F.C.

Murata Machinery support Kyoto Sanga F.C. of the J. League, a local soccer team, as an official sponsor. KYOTO SANGA F.C.

Ensemble Hall Murata (Kyoto Concert Hall)

Murata Machinery supports musical activities by funding the construction of the Kyoto Concert Hall's small hall, Ensemble Hall Murata, and by sponsoring concerts.

The Ensemble Hall Murata offers a variety of performances that take advantage of the hall's acoustics, which are ideal for the performance and appreciation of small orchestra, instrumental, and chamber music.

Ensemble Hall Murata (Kyoto Concert Hall)

Photo by Kyoto City Foundation for Promotion of Music, Arts and Culture