Establishment of the Earthquake Reconstruction Fund
The Japan Musical Instruments Association, a coalition of musical instrument manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in Japan, organized the School Music Revival project on July 20, 2011 to assist with the inspection, repair, and maintenance of musical instruments belonging to preschools and primary, middle, and high schools damaged by the 2011 earthquake in Japan, and bring smiles to the faces of the children who represent our future.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Musician
Mitsuru Umemura
Chairman of the Japan Musical Instruments Association, President and Representative Director of Yamaha Corporation
Hirotaka Kawai
Chairman of the Japan Musical Instrument Manufacturers Association, President and Representative Director of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Hitoshi Ohashi
Chairman of the Japan Musical Instrument Wholesalers Association, President and Representative Director of Prima Gakki Co., Ltd.
Masamitsu Yamano
Chairman of the Japan Musical Instrument Retailers Association, Chairman and Representative Director of Yamano Music Co., Ltd.