The OEM is supporting recovery in and around Hiroshima after torrential rains.
The announcement saw Canon state that it would donate around ¥5 million ($48,000/€36,501) to relief efforts following “damage caused by heavy rains” in and around the Japanese city of Hiroshima throughout this month. The donation will be made through the Central Community Chest of Japan.
The floods have said to have “caused extensive damage and loss of life across the region”, and Canon stated that it “extend[s] our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this catastrophe and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families. Although the road to recovery will be challenging and take time, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process”.
Brother and Canon announced earlier this month that they would donate to relief efforts following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Yunnan Province, China, on 3 August, which caused the deaths of around 600 people. Brother announced that it had donated the same amount – ¥ 5 million – to the Japanese Red Cross Society and other organisations, whilst Canon announced a donation of RMB 3.2 million ($520,000/€387,000).