High school and middle school students in Yokohama interact with female engineers at Kyocera, strengthening their aspiration for science fields.

Kyocera is a Japanese multinational ceramics and electronics manufacturer founded in 1959 as Kyoto Ceramic. It initially specialized in fine ceramic components before expanding into a wide range of products, including semiconductors, electronic devices, and solar power systems. The company’s name is a portmanteau of its original home, Kyoto, and the word “ceramic.”

The Minato Mirai Research Center is a modern facility located in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district, a major urban redevelopment area built on former shipyards. It serves as a hub for corporate and academic research, reflecting the area’s transformation from industrial port to a center for innovation and technology.

Nishi Ward is one of the 10 wards of Yokohama, Japan, primarily known as a major commercial and business center. Historically, it was a collection of small farming and fishing villages before being incorporated into Yokohama and undergoing significant development in the 20th century. It is now home to major landmarks like the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Building and the vibrant Chinatown.

Yokohama is a major port city in Japan, which first opened to foreign trade in 1859 after the country’s period of isolation. It grew rapidly to become a cosmopolitan hub and is now known for its historic Western-style buildings in the Yamate district, its massive Minato Mirai waterfront area, and its prominent Chinatown.