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Murakami Farm's Commitment to Childhood Cancer Awareness

Murakami Farm, based in Hiroshima and led by President Kiyotaka Murakami, proudly announces its continued support for the Global Gold September Campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer. This year marks the fifth participation of Murakami Farm in this significant movement.

Global Gold September Campaign Overview

Scheduled annually throughout September, the Global Gold September Campaign aims to illuminate various iconic buildings and structures globally in gold to encourage understanding and support for childhood cancer. Since its inception in Japan in 2021, the campaign has seen a remarkable expansion in support, doubling participation to over 120 locations nationwide in the past year alone. Notably, iconic landmarks such as the Tokyo Skytree and Sapporo TV Tower were among those that glowed in gold, demonstrating the rising acknowledgment of this critical cause.

In Hiroshima, the city's emblematic Hiroshima Castle will be lit up in gold again this September, with the lighting ceremony set for September 10. The event will also feature a special concert performed by a string quartet, including renowned violinist Akiko Goto, streamed online to the Hiroshima University Hospital, where it will uplift the spirits of hospitalized children.

Supporting Pediatric Cancer Patients

Throughout this campaign, Murakami Farm aims to extend support to children battling cancer. The company's involvement goes hand-in-hand with its mission to promote health through the production of nutritious vegetables. The organization has been recognized for its commitment to creating new value under the motto, "We create a farming business that protects life."

For over twenty years, Murakami Farm has been producing the impressive "Broccoli Super Sprout" and "Broccoli Sprout 200," developed during cancer prevention research at Johns Hopkins University. To further its dedication to this cause, the farm donates a portion of its revenue to cancer prevention research initiatives in the United States, ensuring that part of its success contributes to the global fight against cancer.

Event Details

Lighting Ceremony Overview

• - Date: September 10, Wednesday
• - Time: 19:00 JST
• - Location: Park located on the north side of the moat surrounding Hiroshima Castle

Notable Attendees

• - Professor Ken Okada, Hiroshima University Hospital Pediatrics
• - Lecturer Shuhei Karakawa
• - Kyoko Fujikawa, Secretary of the Hiroshima Branch of the Children’s Cancer Support Association
• - Kiyotaka Murakami, President of Murakami Farm

Concert Details

A string quartet featuring:

• - Akiko Goto (Violin)
• - Chiaki Imai (Violin)
• - Kiyo Masuda (Viola)
• - Ryuichi Miyamoto (Cello) — all volunteers.

Lighting Period

• - Duration: September 10, Wednesday - September 16, Tuesday
• - Hours: Sunset to 22:00 JST

Organizers and Collaborators

The campaign is supported by the Japan Children’s Cancer Group (JCCG) and operated by the Global Gold September Campaign Promotion Committee, with Murakami Farm as a proud sponsor. Additionally, the Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, and Hiroshima University Hospital are among the campaign's supporting organizations.

A Message from President Kiyotaka Murakami

Kiyotaka Murakami expressed his profound commitment to helping children facing cancer and their families through this activity, marking the fifth consecutive year of support. He shared that the uplifting concert at Hiroshima University Hospital, which has garnered positive feedback in the past years, will continue, ensuring that hospitalized children can enjoy moments of joy and companionship.

President Murakami concluded by expressing hope that this initiative will further broaden the understanding and support for childhood cancer in Hiroshima, fostering a compassionate community united in the fight against this serious illness.

About Murakami Farm

Company Overview

• - Established: January 1978
• - CEO: Kiyotaka Murakami
• - Revenue: 11.376 billion yen (Fiscal Year ending December 2024)
• - Business Areas: Production and sale of nutrient-rich vegetables like Broccoli Super Sprout and pea shoots, along with micro herbs.
• - Headquarters and Facilities: Hiroshima (head office and R&D), production centers in Hokkaido, Miyagi, Chiba, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Mie, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, sales offices in Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
• - Affiliated Company: Murakami Farm Okinawa in Ogi, Okinawa Prefecture.
• - Membership: Japan Business Federation (Keidanren).
• - Website: Murakami Farm