Kawai Begins Content Distribution on 'SDGs Radio'

Kawai Musical Instruments Co., Ltd. announces the start of content distribution on 'SDGs Radio,' an educational audio program operated by Keshion Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President & CEO: Kenichi Takayama; hereinafter 'Keshion'), targeting children, students, and youth nationwide.

'SDGs Radio' is an audio-based educational program that introduces corporate SDG initiatives in one-minute segments, aimed at students across Japan. Available free of charge to schools and educational institutions nationwide, the program has been distributed since January 2024 and currently reaches approximately 6,000 schools. The content is used in various settings such as morning announcements, break-time broadcasts, and inquiry-based learning. Narration is provided by visually impaired narrators from 'Mimiyomi,' Keshion's partner organization.

Content Provided by Kawai Musical Instruments

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Main Content

Will Music Still Exist 100 Years from Now?

Introduces the future the company aims to create

Is a Piano Made of Wood!?

Explains the company's efforts to combat global warming

Discovering Your True Self Through Music Lessons!

Highlights the company's contributions to music culture and education

How Is a Piano Made?

Introduces the company's piano factory tour program

Waste from Piano Making? Actually, a Treasure!?

Explains how waste generated during piano production is managed

For more details, please visit the 'SDGs Radio' portal site:

https://www.sdgs-radio.jp/member/owrm8v

Kawai believes that educating the next generation is essential for building a sustainable society. By sharing social challenges and solutions through 'SDGs Radio,' the company aims to create opportunities for children and future generations to think about and learn from the future. Going forward, Kawai will continue to promote sustainability through music, guided by its vision of 'Music culture that continues 100 years from now.'