[Himeji Glove Manufacturer: SHOWA GLOVE] Donates Entire Proceeds from Charity Sales for the Preservation and Inheritance of Himeji Castle

SHOWA GLOVE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yuichiro Tanaka), a specialized manufacturer of household and industrial gloves, announces that it has donated the entire proceeds from its charity sales at the World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon Festival for the preservation and inheritance of Himeji Castle.

Overview

Donation recipient: Himeji City Tourism and Economy Bureau, Himeji Castle General Management Office, Himeji Castle Management Office Donation amount: 224,337 JPY Purpose: Activities for the preservation and inheritance of Himeji Castle

Charity Connecting Sentiments for Himeji Castle

As a company rooted in Himeji, we highly value our connection with the local community and engage in various initiatives. The charity sale at the World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon Festival held in February 2026 was conducted out of a desire to contribute to the preservation and inheritance of Himeji Castle, the symbol of our local Himeji. On the day of the event, approximately 700 people, including marathon participants and spectators, purchased gloves, and thanks to this warm support, we were able to donate the entire proceeds.

Message from the Himeji Castle Management Office

Upon this donation, Director Mori of the Himeji City Tourism and Economy Bureau (currently the Director-General) and Director Hiratsuka of the Himeji Castle Management Office shared their hopes for the "Free Entry for Minors under 18" initiative that started on March 1st this year. "Triggered by this free admission, we want as many children as possible to experience the power and history of the real Himeji Castle through school trips and other means. By having them directly experience its charm during their impressionable years, we want to increase the number of Himeji Castle fans. We believe this will lead to acquiring future repeat visitors who will return to this land as adults, and ultimately lead to the perpetual preservation of the castle," they stated.

Future Outlook

We will continue to deepen our collaboration with the local community and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. This donation to Himeji Castle is a part of those activities, and we will continue our regional contribution efforts in various forms.

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