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Rion Launches New Hearing Aid Initiative in Kokubunji City

Rion Co., Ltd., based in Kokubunji City, Tokyo, has been committed to social contribution since its establishment in 1944. As part of its company philosophy, Rion focuses on supporting healthy and comfortable living through the development, manufacturing, and sales of hearing aids and medical testing equipment. Since the company's inception, it has actively engaged in community contribution activities, especially aimed at local schools, to foster an interest in manufacturing and working life among students.

In recent years, Rion has been collaborating with YUMIE, a Rionet hearing aid ambassador and hearing aid user, to raise awareness about hearing loss through lectures in elementary schools. Additionally, since signing a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kokubunji City for community revitalization in 2018, Rion has expanded its initiatives, including hosting citizen courses about hearing. These courses are designed to teach participants about how hearing works, changes due to aging, and the relationship between hearing and cognitive function. Using Rion's developed