Friends of KIS
During the academic year 2007-2008 KIS celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1957. We organized many events through the year, culminating in a week of celebration in June 2008. Our year was made all the more memorable thanks to the kind support of individuals and corporations that gave their time, materials and in several instances, generous financial support to KIS in order to make our 50th birthday all the more memorable.
To everyone that made efforts for and on behalf of KIS as we celebrated our half-century, we give our heartfelt thanks. KIS would especially like to recognize the special role played by the following individuals and organizations in supporting KIS – we could not have had such a memorable 50th birthday if it wasn’t for your assistance and generosity. We look forward to working with you over the next 50 years!
- X-TRANS
- Cisco Systems Inc. (Japan)
- Randall V. Channell (Soei)
- HORIBA, Ltd.
- Hoshinoko Swimming School
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto
- KINKI PEPSI-COLA Limited
- Nancy Kodera
- Kyoto Sangyo University, Junior High School and High School
- Mr. Katsuhiko Mizuno
- Mr. Hidehiko Mizuno and family
- Nishiri Pickle Company
- Diane Orrett
- Papa Jon’s
- Rohm Co. Ltd.
- Sen Soshitsu XVI, Iemoto, Urasenke Tradition of Tea
- The Shimono Family
- Venetia Stanley-Smith
- Jim Valley
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto

