Kyoto Prefecture's Kizugawa City and Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement regarding the provision of temporary evacuation shelters during disasters.

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  Rohto Research Village Kyoto

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  Some of the facilities providing assistance (parking lots)

Background of the initiative

In 2006, our company established "Rohto Research Village Kyoto" in Kizugawa City as a core research and development base. In 2024, we signed a "Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Agreement for Promoting Regional Revitalization" with Kizugawa City and the Graduate School of Project Design, an educational institution under the Advanced Education Organization, and launched a project to utilize Kizugawa City's local resources. In addition to our previous efforts in regional revitalization and creating a well-being-oriented community, we will also contribute to regional disaster countermeasures through the signing of a disaster response cooperation agreement.

Initiatives

In the event of a disaster in Kizugawa City, we have entered into a disaster relief agreement to provide facilities at the city's request, and will provide parking spaces at the following facilities for the purpose of accommodating people who are sheltering in their vehicles.

Regarding the agreement

The purpose of this initiative is to ensure the safety of local residents by having ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Rohto Research Village Kyoto cooperate with Kizugawa City in disaster response measures during times of disaster.

1. In the event of a disaster, Kizugawa City may request ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Ltd. to provide its facilities.
2. ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., upon receiving a request from Kizugawa City and determining that it is possible to accommodate evacuees staying in their vehicles, will provide all or part of its parking facilities as a place to accommodate these evacuees.
3. This agreement shall be in effect for one year from April 1, 2026. However, it may be extended or shortened upon consultation.

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Since our founding, our company has consistently focused on health, engaging in healthcare businesses that contribute to people and communities. Beyond products and services, we fulfill our social role of protecting people's health and realizing a prosperous and healthy society, contributing to community development, supporting the next generation, and disaster prevention and response. Moving forward, we will continue to promote our activities together with internal and external partners, striving to be a force that energizes people, society, and the world of tomorrow.

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