The EDION Group is engaged in various activities to contribute to the development of the community and society. We will continue to cooperate with the local community and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Sports promotion
Our company contributes to the promotion and development of sports, primarily through the "EDION Women's Track and Field Club," which was established in 1989, and the "EDION Archery Club," which was established in 1990. We also have contracts with professional J-League soccer teams and baseball teams, and contribute to the development of local communities through sponsorship of soccer and baseball teams.
Naming rights acquired facilities
As a member of the local community, we have acquired naming rights to each facility with the desire to contribute to the development of local sports and culture.
Hiroshima City -EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA
広島の新サッカースタジアムは、当社が1997年よりクラブトップパートナーを務める「サンフレッチェ広島」のホームスタジアムです。
スタジアムの名称は、恒久平和への願いと、希望の翼をイメージして「EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA」（日本語表記：エディオンピースウイング広島）とし、恒久平和への願いを、多くの人に向けて発信すべく、名称に「PEACE」を入れ、「WING」には、スタジアムの設計コンセプトでもある「希望の翼」、夢や希望を持って明るい未来へ羽ばたく願いを込めています。
Osaka City-EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Acquired to contribute to the region as a company headquartered in Osaka Prefecture, and by naming it a historic facility, so that people in the Kansai area, mainly in Osaka, can get closer to our company. .
Nagoya City-EDION Hisaya Square
We hope that everyone living in Nagoya will become more familiar with our company and contribute to the local community.
Support for arts and cultural activities
paralym art
We support "Paralym Art®" (hereinafter referred to as "Paralym Art"), an activity run by the General Incorporated Association Disability Independence Promotion Organization that promotes the independence of artists with disabilities, and have been supporting the event as an official partner since September 2021. Through this sponsorship, we will continue to cooperate with the local community and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
■ What is Paralym Art?
Paralym Art is an initiative led by the Organization for the Promotion of Independence of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes the social participation and economic independence of persons with disabilities, with the aim of ``creating a world where people with disabilities can realize their dreams through art.'' We work as a team with artists with disabilities and do not rely on social security funds, but instead provide support through the continuous cooperation of private companies and individuals.
We support the independence of people with disabilities by disseminating paintings and designs drawn by artists to many people, and by providing artists with compensation based on their usage.
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A support event was held on December 28, 2023.
2023年12月28日（木）にマイドームおおさかにて、小中学生を対象とした体験型イベント「STREAM FEST.2023」を開催しました。
エディオンとパラリンアートがコラボレーションし、パラリンアート展覧会を出展しました。ブース内ではワークショップとして缶バッジづくりを体験いただき、缶バッジの売上金の一部はパラリンアートに寄付しました。
Total number: 145 Sales proceeds: 72,500 yen (tax included) Donation amount excluding miscellaneous expenses: 52,780 yen (donated on January 31, 2024)
Can badge making experience at the Paralym Art Exhibition
Exhibition view of Paralym art painting panels
Universal Studios Japan
As Universal Studios Japan's "Official Marketing Partner," we support the popular attraction "Minion Hacha Mecha Ice" and "Cinema 4-D Theater," where you can experience entertainment with all five senses, and jointly conduct marketing activities. going. Additionally, as part of our global environmental conservation activities, we support trash cans in the park.
Supporting the next generation of education
Robot programming education
We believe that nurturing the next generation of children who will lead the future is a very important initiative in realizing a sustainable society. Our education business started from our desire to contribute to nurturing children who can not only acquire knowledge and skills, but also learn and practice creative ways of thinking independently. We believe that our business activities will contribute to society as well as nurturing children.
With programming education set to become compulsory in elementary and junior high schools in 2020, we are providing a variety of programming education opportunities. In addition to promoting education that is closely tied to the local community, such as holding various events that parents and children can enjoy together, we are also developing programming teaching materials through joint research with universities and various companies.
Our subsidiary Yumemiru Co., Ltd. operates a robot programming school called "Robodan," which is also working on projects to develop teaching materials in collaboration with other companies, holding programming experience sessions using jointly developed content, and holding classes, among other initiatives to help children feel closer to society and understand how the world works. We will continue to support educational support activities in collaboration with various local governments, schools, and organizations with the aim of developing ICT talent and promoting local areas.
Learning scene in Robodan
A special summer event "Parent-child de robot programming" held at EDION Hiroshima MAIN STORE
Support for "Children's Book Forest"
With the desire to nurture limitless creativity and curiosity in children, who will lead the future, we established Kodomo no Honmori Nakanoshima, a cultural facility that nurtures children's rich creativity through books, arts, and culture. donated in support of the purpose of the Children's Book Forest Kobe, a cultural facility where children learn the importance of life and nurture rich sensibilities and creativity. Both of these facilities are libraries designed and built by architect Tadao Ando and donated to the cities of Osaka and Kobe in order to nurture rich creativity in children through books, arts and culture. We will continue to contribute to the educational and cultural activities of the local community through such support.
Workplace tour / internship acceptance
次世代教育の一環として、職場や工場の見学やインターンシップを行い、子どもや若者たちの職業観を醸成し、学ぶ意欲ややる気を引き出す機会をつくっています。
職場・工場見学では、企業として地域社会の一員であることの大切さを学んでもらうとともに、インターンシップでは、大学生に学校や家庭とは全く異なる環境である「職場」を体験することで自身のキャリア選択の参考の機会としてもらい、将来、社会の一員として活躍するイメージを持ってもらうことを期待しています。
All-store simultaneous clean-up activities
The "All Store Cleaning Activities" have been carried out every year since 2007 as part of our social contribution activities, and involve cleaning public spaces such as roads and parks around approximately 480 locations nationwide, including our head office and directly managed stores. Approximately 10,000 employees from our company and our subsidiary offices and directly managed stores participate every year.
Disaster support activities
Disaster relief activities using the sunflower
In the event of a disaster such as a heavy rain or an earthquake, the Himawari rushes to the affected area to serve as a reception base for home appliance repairs.
Normally, when new stores or renovated stores are opened, we provide a free inspection service for home appliances to improve customer satisfaction.
Disaster relief response
Support details
