On 1 January 2024, a large-scale earthquake struck the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, causing extensive damage and loss of life.
To aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake victims, the Canon Group is making a donation of ¥30 million ($206,900) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Canon said: “We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath. We also sincerely pray that further damage will be constrained as much as possible and that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.”
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and its group companies extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and its sincerest sympathies to those affected by the massive earthquake which hit the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in Japan.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation announced the donation of a total of ¥30 million to “Japan Platform,” a certified non-profit organisation, and others to help the people and areas affected by this disaster.
In addition, Fujifilm said it will offer special free repair services for repairable Fujifilm’s digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, INSTAX series, and binoculars that were affected by this disaster.
The Ricoh Group has a few sites in the affected areas: the Headquarter of PFU Limited and PFU Techno Wise Limited (Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture), branches of Ricoh Japan Corporation, and a toner plant of Ricoh Company, Ltd. in Fukui Prefecture.
All Ricoh Group colleagues and their families in those areas are safe with no serious injuries.
The company said: “Ricoh Group offers its deepest condolences and sympathies to those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan on 1 January 2024.
“We sincerely hope for the safety and well-being of those affected by this unfortunate disaster, and the Ricoh Group is committed to contributing to the earliest possible restoration and recovery of the affected areas.”
Ricoh added the following status update on its sites:
PFU Group (Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
- There is no major damage to the buildings and production facilities. We are working on recovery measures to ensure that customers are not affected.
Ricoh Japan Corporation (Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata Prefecture)
- On-site support by branches in Ishikawa Prefecture, such as equipment repairs at customers’ sites, has been cancelled or delayed. Delivery of equipment and consumables has also been suspended or delayed.
- In Toyama and Niigata prefectures, there may also be delays in on-site support such as equipment repairs and in delivery of equipment and consumables to customers.
Ricoh Fukui Plant (Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)
- There is no damage to the buildings, and operating as usual.
The company added: “Ricoh once again wishes for a swift recovery and will take its efforts based on the founding principles, the Spirit of Three Loves to “Love your neighbour, Love your country, Love your work.””
