Starting Sponsorship of the Social Contribution Project 'Kokoro no Gekijo' from FY2026
Zeon Corporation announces its sponsorship of the 'Kokoro no Gekijo' (Theatre of the Heart) children's invitational performance starting in FY2026, targeting regions around its business locations to support youth development.
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Zeon Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Toyoshima; hereinafter 'Zeon') will begin sponsoring the children's invitational performance 'Kokoro no Gekijo' (Theatre of the Heart) (Organizer: Performing Arts Centre Foundation / Shiki Theatre Company; Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs) from FY2026. Through this project, which delivers the emotion of theatre to children, Zeon will support the development of children who will lead the future.
'Kokoro no Gekijo' is a project that speaks to children's hearts across Japan through the stage, conveying essential life values such as the 'preciousness of life,' 'compassion for others,' and the 'joy of trusting one another.' Endorsing the purpose and activities of this project, Zeon will newly sponsor performances in the Kanto block (1 metropolis and 7 prefectures: Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi) and in Toyama, Okayama, and Yamaguchi prefectures starting in FY2026.
Under its corporate philosophy, 'Contributing to the preservation of the Earth and the prosperity of the human race,' Zeon aims for sustained growth alongside society. Based on the belief that as a member of society, the company has a responsibility to address various social issues beyond its core business, Zeon actively promotes social contribution activities. In particular, we focus on 'Environmental Protection,' 'Next-Generation Education,' 'Regional Revitalization,' and 'Humanitarian Aid / Health & Welfare,' which are linked to our corporate philosophy. We view this initiative as directly contributing to 'Next-Generation Education.' Zeon will continue to engage in various social contribution activities for a better future.
[Scenes of children watching the play at the theatre]
[Scenes of performers sending off the audience after the show]
About 'Kokoro no Gekijo'
1. Project Overview
- Since its start in 2008, it has invited children nationwide to theatres by school unit, delivering the emotion of performing arts.
- In FY2026, approximately 370 performances will be held in 135 cities nationwide, inviting about 450,000 children.
- The purpose is to use the stage to communicate important life lessons to children's hearts, such as the 'preciousness of life,' 'compassion for others,' and the 'joy of trusting one another.'
- Organizer: Performing Arts Centre Foundation / Shiki Theatre Company; Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs
https://www.butaigeijutsu.or.jp/activity/kokoro/
2. FY2026 'Kokoro no Gekijo' Performance Months (Tentative) *Sponsorship focused on areas where our business sites are located
Kanto Block
(Chiba Prefecture: April, May | Tokyo: April, May, June, July | Gunma Prefecture: April | Saitama Prefecture: April, May, December | Tochigi Prefecture: April, January 2027 | Kanagawa Prefecture: May, June, November | Yamanashi Prefecture: November | Ibaraki Prefecture: January 2027)
Toyama Prefecture: October | Yamaguchi Prefecture: November | Okayama Prefecture: January 2027
'Kokoro no Gekijo' is a project that speaks to children's hearts across Japan through the stage, conveying essential life values such as the 'preciousness of life,' 'compassion for others,' and the 'joy of trusting one another.' Endorsing the purpose and activities of this project, Zeon will newly sponsor performances in the Kanto block (1 metropolis and 7 prefectures: Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi) and in Toyama, Okayama, and Yamaguchi prefectures starting in FY2026.
Under its corporate philosophy, 'Contributing to the preservation of the Earth and the prosperity of the human race,' Zeon aims for sustained growth alongside society. Based on the belief that as a member of society, the company has a responsibility to address various social issues beyond its core business, Zeon actively promotes social contribution activities. In particular, we focus on 'Environmental Protection,' 'Next-Generation Education,' 'Regional Revitalization,' and 'Humanitarian Aid / Health & Welfare,' which are linked to our corporate philosophy. We view this initiative as directly contributing to 'Next-Generation Education.' Zeon will continue to engage in various social contribution activities for a better future.
[Scenes of children watching the play at the theatre]
[Scenes of performers sending off the audience after the show]
About 'Kokoro no Gekijo'
1. Project Overview
- Since its start in 2008, it has invited children nationwide to theatres by school unit, delivering the emotion of performing arts.
- In FY2026, approximately 370 performances will be held in 135 cities nationwide, inviting about 450,000 children.
- The purpose is to use the stage to communicate important life lessons to children's hearts, such as the 'preciousness of life,' 'compassion for others,' and the 'joy of trusting one another.'
- Organizer: Performing Arts Centre Foundation / Shiki Theatre Company; Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs
https://www.butaigeijutsu.or.jp/activity/kokoro/
2. FY2026 'Kokoro no Gekijo' Performance Months (Tentative) *Sponsorship focused on areas where our business sites are located
Kanto Block
(Chiba Prefecture: April, May | Tokyo: April, May, June, July | Gunma Prefecture: April | Saitama Prefecture: April, May, December | Tochigi Prefecture: April, January 2027 | Kanagawa Prefecture: May, June, November | Yamanashi Prefecture: November | Ibaraki Prefecture: January 2027)
Toyama Prefecture: October | Yamaguchi Prefecture: November | Okayama Prefecture: January 2027