Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Genesis Research Institute Renamed "Toyota Konpon Research Institute"

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Through comprehensive fundamental research that brings together disciplines such as natural science and the humanities, the institute has helped to further the development of energy and environmental technologies.

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  • Through comprehensive fundamental research that brings together disciplines such as natural science and the humanities, the institute has helped to further the development of energy and environmental technologies.
  • To mark this new beginning, we are renaming ourselves the "TOYOTA KONPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.," adopting the globally-recognized TOYOTA name with the aim of attracting a diverse group of the world's top researchers.
  • We will continue to broadly promote the institute and seek more like-minded partners to pursue research that meets the needs of our times.
  • The TOYOTA KONPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE (former GENESISE RESEARCH INSTITUTE) was established on June 11, 1996 (birthday of the late Kiichiro Toyoda), with joint funding from 12 Toyota Group companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation.

Get Inspired by Japanese Art and Design to Explore More of Japan – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Throughout its history, Japan has been the source of a diverse range of art and design forms.

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  • Throughout its history, Japan has been the source of a diverse range of art and design forms.
  • There are also many notable contemporary Japanese artists and architects, such as Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma, all leading figures in todays global art and design world.
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    Warehouse TERRADA art gallery cafe (Photo: Business Wire)
    Art and design are both appreciated and well preserved in Japan.
  • The country has more than 5,700 museums and museum-like facilities, many of them featuring displays of conventional and modern art.