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: The Matsushita International Foundation
1006 Kadoma, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Tel: 81-6-6908-4488
Fax: 81-6-6908-5817
In 1932, Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric, proclaimed the basic business policy of the company, which is based on our corporate mission of "peace and prosperity for mankind." Since then, this policy has been woven into the company's basic principle which states: "Through our industrial activities, we strive to foster progress, to promote the general welfare of society and to devote ourselves to furthering the development of world culture." Matsushita has steadfastly promoted all of its business activities under this principle and we now conduct operations on a worldwide scale. In recent times, as international awareness of Japanese accomplishments has grown, so too have the world's expectations regarding Japan's global role. Realizing that further internationalization of Japan is an urgent task, Matsushita Electric has decided to establish The Matsushita International Foundation as a major event in the 70th anniversary celebration of the company. The purpose of this foundation will be to contribute to the advancement of international society by promoting international understanding and by developing personnel capable of promoting international understanding. To achieve these goals, the foundation will provide funds for related studies and activities. We sincerely encourage your support and active cooperation in this venture. January, 1988 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
The Matsushita International Foundation will strive to contribute to the development of world culture and peace by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries and by developing personnel capable of promoting this understanding. To achieve these goals, the foundation will provide funds for the following: International studies and cooperative activities pertaining to societies, cultures, economies, etc., as well as related projects aimed at promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. Exchange of qualified personnel for the above-mentioned activities and related projects, arrangement of international conferences and organization of groups to conduct the related activities and projects. Programs designed to promote mutual international understanding or to develop personnel capable of promoting international understanding. Educational and public relations activities for all of the above mentioned. Other projects considered necessary for achieving the goals of the foundation.
As of April, 2010

Name Position

President Masayuki Matsushita
Vice Chairman of the Board,Panasonic Corporation

Director Nobuaki Kumagai
Former President, Osaka University

Keiichi Konaga
Counselor, AOC Holdings Co., Ltd.

Yotaro Kobayashi
President, InternationalUniversity of Japan

Yukio Shotoku
Former Vice President, Panasonic Corporation.

Takashi Sugishima
Professor, KyotoUniversity

Kojiro Takano
Former Ambassador to Philippines

Hiroshi Matsumoto
President, KyotoUniversity

Tetsuo Yamaori Former Director, International Research Center For Japanese Studies

Managing Director Tadaharu Taguchi Director, Panasonic Corporation Managing Director, K.Matsushita Foundation of Expo '90

Auditor Ikuo Kabashima
The Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture

Masahiko Hirata
Former Vice President, Panasonic Corporation

Toshio Morikawa
Honorary Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Councilor Hiroyuki Itami
Professor, Tokyo University of Science

Takenori Inoki
Director, International Research Center

Tadao Kagono
Professor, Kobe University

Tatsuhiko Kawashima
Professor, Gakushuin University

Masaru Sakado
Director, The Japan Foundation

Hiroyuki Chuma
Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Masaharu Matsushita
Honorary Chairman and Executive Advisor, Panasonic Corporation

Matao Miyamoto Professor, KwansaiGakuin University

Eiko Yuasa Executive Director, The Senri Foundation

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