Invigoration of Fan Communities
The Bandai Namco Group’s IP will be used to bring information to fans around the world in ways not possible before. The Bandai Namco Group stands fully committed to harnessing the power of IP to ensure the sustainability of tomorrow.
Initiatives for Disseminating Culture and Information
Disseminate culture and history at Omochanomachi Bandai Museum
Since 2007, Bandai has been operating the Omochanomachi Bandai Museum in Mibu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, consisting of four unique themed museums: Japan, World, Edison, and Hobby (Gundam), which can be enjoyed by patrons of all ages.
In addition, as part of the effort to provide educational and experience-based value to children who will lead the future, the Thomas Edison Special Exhibition was opened at the Bandai headquarters in March 2023. Phonographs, incandescent light bulbs, toasters, and other inventions that still work today from the collection of the Edison Museum, which is operated by the Bandai Collection Foundation in Mibu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, are being exhibited in a booth inspired by a part of Edison's birthplace in the state of Ohio, in the United States, along with information about Edison's life and his quotes.
Through exhibits that help children interact, learn, and recreate to be the future leaders of society, we aim to contribute to the sound development of children's minds and bodies and diverse thinking.
Investigate the current situation of children using the Bandai Children’s Survey
At Bandai, we have conducted the Bandai Children’s Survey targeting mainly parents and guardians of children from ages 0 to 12 since 1995. The survey is intended to shed light on the current state of children today in a way unique to Bandai. The survey results are published through media outlets and on Bandai’s official website.
To learn more, click the link below.
Official website of Bandai Children's Survey
(in Japanese only)
Support efforts to pass down intangible cultural heritage in China
Bandai Namco Holdings China Co., Ltd., has been working to protect China’s intangible cultural heritage since 2018.
In November 2022, through a joint effort with the Shanghai Library and Suzhou Library, we held a hands-on event on the restoration of old books, which is part of China’s intangible cultural heritage. By adding environmental protection elements and designs using our IP (PAC-MAN), we have decided to teach traditional techniques while providing a fun experience for children who will lead the future. More than 250 children participated in this event. For this activity, Bandai Namco Holdings China Co., Ltd. took home the Gold Stevie® Award in the category of Innovation in Public Enterprise Events at the 2022 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards*1, the Silver Stevie® Award at the 2022 International Business Awards®, and the Gold Award at the 2022 Golden World Awards*2.
*1 Business awards established in 2002 to honor and increase recognition of the achievements of companies, organizations, and working professionals around the world that are actively contributing to society.
*2 International awards organized by the International Public Relations Association that recognize excellent PR activities that satisfy international standards.
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Support charity events using IP
In March 2022, Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany participated in Friendly Fire, Germany’s largest charity gaming event. On the day of the event, mini-games were played based on the simulation game Park Beyond to create a dream theme park. This included guessing the identity of the object created in the game. This livened up the event and provided a fun time for fans.
To learn more about the game, click the link below.
Official website of Park Beyond
