Local communities

Since 2023, Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. has co-hosted a Citizen Festival with the municipality of Nishitokyo City, where it is headquartered. Many people participate from all over Japan, primarily from the Kanto region.

In addition to a table tennis tournament, there were also table tennis experience sections and an original watch-making section, all of which were filled with smiling faces of the participants. It was impressive to see the children wearing the watches they had made while playing table tennis.

We will continue to hold fun events as social contribution activities through table tennis.

The CITIZEN Table Tennis Club participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam held in 2023. The sport of table tennis allowed the club members to become friendly with local people at once despite the language barrier. They played matches with local Vietnamese players, coached children, and worked out together with Paralympians, leading to a meaningful exchange experience.

We will continue to convey the joy of sports through table tennis, both in Japan and abroad, and deepen exchanges in various regions.

The Iida Yamabiko March, a walking tour of Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, is held every April under the auspices of the municipality. By sponsoring this event, CITIZEN WATCH MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.’s Iida Factory aims to contribute to the health of the many people who gather from all over Japan.

CITIZEN WATCH MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. provides opportunities for companies that support the social participation of people with disabilities to sell handmade products, and this event has been expanding the circle of harmonious coexistence every year. The products are mostly food items, such as bread and sweets. All products are of very high quality, and employees look forward to the sales event.

The CITIZEN Group actively participates in local traditional events to deepen its interaction with the community and help revitalize it. The Fire Festival of Yoshida, held in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on August 26 and 27 every year, is known as one of the three strangest festivals in Japan, and is also an "oyama jimai" festival, where people appreciate being able to climb Mt. Fuji safely. On the evening of the 26th, about 80 torches, each about 3 meters high, are lit, turning the national route into a path of fire. The CITIZEN Group not only dedicates the big torches to the festival but also cooperates by having employees serve as organizers of the festival or mikoshi (portable shrine) bearers.