Supporting Educational and Cultural Activities
Culture Support Project:Shiki Theatre Company's “Kokorono Gekijo”
MUFG sponsors Shiki Theatre Company's countrywide project “kokorono gekijo”. This project embodies the philosophy of “Through the stage, we hope to instill in the hearts of children the preciousness of life, consideration for others, the joy of mutual trust, and all the other important things in life.”
In fiscal 2019, approximately 535,000 children were invited to 422 performance of two works, namely "The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" in 166 cities throughout Japan. MUFG extends invitations to children who are living in orphanages.
Cooperation with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS (NICOS) was inspired by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra's activities to promote cultural communication through music and, since November 2012, has been providing special sponsorship for regular concerts.
Moreover, to provide a small measure of relief to the hearts of those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, NICOS has also been organizing performances at temporary housing complexes, elderly care facilities, schools, and other venues in the areas affected by the disaster. By March 2020, the Orchestra had performed concerts in 152 different venues.
Sports Promotion and Support for Charitable Organizations
Power to Inspire Story -The Real Stories of Athletes Always Challenging Themselves-
This “Power to Inspire Story”, inspired by the words of Nelson Mandela who lived for human equality and world peace, is the real stories of athletes always challenging themselves. Please listen to their hopeful words.
Power to Inspire Story -The Real Stories of Athletes Always Challenging Themselves-
MUFG Become Global Partner of Laureus.
Support for Sports for Disabled Persons in China
MUFG Bank (China), Ltd., in a joint effort between 11 companies of the Mitsubishi Group in China, the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities and China Foundation for Disabled Persons, has staged the Mitsubishi Friendship Cup - a soccer tournament for disabled persons - since 2015.
Originally established with the objective of promoting physical education activities for disabled persons in China, the Mitsubishi Friendship Cup has grown to become recognized throughout China as a sporting event for disabled persons.
Held five times so far, the Mitsubishi Friendship Cup has attracted participation from a total of almost 100 teams and more than 5,000 athletes.
Since its implementation in October 2019, the Mitsubishi Friendship Cup has come to be recognized as a people's soccer public benefit project by the Chinese Football Association.
As a corporation rooted in China, MUFG Bank (China), Ltd. is committed to actively engaging in such activities and contributing towards China's development.
State of the tournament
State of the opening ceremony
Sponsorship of Special Olympics Nippon
Employees serve as volunteer staff in tournaments sponsored by Special Olympics Nippon and support tournament management.
in a tournament sponsored by Special Olympics Nippon Tokyo.
MUFG Junior Tennis Tournament
Hosting the MUFG Graduation Memorial Cup Soccer Tournament
Educational Support and Charity Activities
Acom “Miru” Concert Monogatari
ACOM has been inviting local citizens to “Acom 'Miru' Concert Monogatari” performances all across Japan. Ever since the first performance was staged in 1994, more than 230,000 people have enjoyed upwards of 240 performances. The concerts are truly original works of art that integrate colorful silhouettes and live renditions by a piano trio (piano, violin, and cello) with narration. Moreover, the concerts are held as barrier-free events, with sign language translation provided on stage and ample wheelchair places secured in the auditorium, making it possible for everybody to have a good time.
Note:A barrier-free concert to be felt through the eyes, ears, heart, and body
Participation in FIT For Charity Run
The Financial Industry in Tokyo (FIT) For Charity Run is a fun run organized as a volunteer charity event by employees at companies involved in the financial services industry. The participation fee paid by the employee and cooperation fee provided by the companies of participating runners is donated in support of “organizations that have roots in the community and implement socially significant activities, but are unable to secure funding to support their activities due to lack of recognition and other problems.”
MUFG has been participating in the event since it was held for the fifth time in 2009. In January 2020, 1,100 employees from 20 group companies participated.
Christmas Card Project
Through the Christmas Card Project, send Christmas cards to children in long-term medical care in hospitals across Japan. Every year since 2012, employees at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities and Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities have been making Christmas cards and sending them to children as presents.
In December 2019, employees of both companies made over 250 Christmas cards, using colored pens, stickers and origami, and sent them to children in long-term medical care in hospitals across Japan.
Tsumiki Project
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities (the Securities Business) and Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities take part in planing the surfaces of wooden blocks (tsumiki) and donating them to kindergarten children. In the June 2019 Tsumiki Project, 147 employees at 19 branches of the Securities Business produced 300 tsumiki pieces (1.5 boxes) between June 10 and June 21. On June 26, 50 employees of the two companies gathered in a conference room at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities to produce another 500 pieces (2.5 boxes). The four boxes of completed tsumiki will be donated to e kindergartens and foster homes.
Supporting Employees' Activities
Volunteer Leave Program and Assistance
for Activity Funding
Support for Donation Activities
MUFG Bank Social Contribution Fund (Established 2008)
This fund gives money to organizations addressing social issues and contributing to relief funds in times of large-scale natural disaster, using funds donated by company executives and employees through deductions from their salaries each month. These funds are combined with matching contributions from MUFG Bank.
In fiscal 2019, approximately 7,200 executives and employees participated, donating 66,210,000 yen to 12 groups.
Kakehashi-Shintaku Ai-no-Kikin Fund (Established 1977)
In fiscal 2018, approximately 6,200 executives and employees participated, donating 7,800,000 yen to 26 groups.
Employee Donations Account (Opened in 2007)
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities has an account for collecting employee donations. The company matches the funds donated by employees each year (from July through June). From its establishment through June 2020, the account has donated a total of approximately ¥4.8 million to two organizations.
Donations based on Employees' Ongoing Fund Raising (Established in 2011)
Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS has continued to raise funds based on employees' salary deductions since September 2011 for the purpose of supporting reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through this scheme, which also includes donations by the company, a total of 101,320,000 yen had been donated by FY2019. Currently, the company makes donations to the “UNESCO Association Scholarship for 3.11 Disaster-Stricken Children and Students” and Fukushima University (Fukushima Future Center for Regional Revitalization).
ACOM Bluebird Fund (Started in 1984)
ACOM began this fund based on employee suggestions. Donations of funds gathered via collection boxes installed Companywide and payroll deduction fundraisers include contributions to charities in times of large-scale disasters. As a general rule, the Company makes matching donations.