Regional CommunitiesGunze actively contributes to society through its business and the activities of the GUNZE LOVE EARTH Club. In this way, Gunze seeks to promote mutual development and prosperity with the local community.

Opened on May 24, 2014, the Ayabe Gunze Square comprises Ayabe Tokusankan (specialty products store), Ayabe Rose Garden, and Gunze Museum. Considered as one of the most important tourist spots in Ayabe City, the Ayabe Gunze Square collaborates with various activities of “Kyoto by the Sea” project, which promotes the creation of attractive places for tourists in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture.

Gunze Museum’s “Tsudoi-gura” community hall is used by various circles and individuals for exhibitions related to culture, arts, education, and welfare. (Its use by circles and individuals based in Ayabe City is subsidized by Ayabe City and Gunze, respectively, for one-third of the usage fee.) Gunze also cooperates with Ayabe Tokusankan and Ayabe City in holding various events through the Square’s partnership conference involving Ayabe City, the Ayabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ayabe Tourism Association, and Gunze Museum.

Gunze factories and logistics centers accept local elementary, junior high, and high school students to observe these facilities, while also allowing trainees to experience work. The Osaka Head Office and Tokyo Office also cooperate in accepting high school students to visit private companies to learn about their work.

Since 2015, Gunze has been an official supporter for J.POSH, an NPO certified to promote the Pink Ribbon Program. Gunze also co-sponsors Pink Ribbon-related events held at various places in Japan.