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Kazuo Inamori, Founder of Kyocera, dies aged 90

August 31, 2022

Kyocera announced the passing of Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Kazuo Inamori, who died on 24 August, aged 90.

Kazuo Inamori was born in Kagoshima, Japan, in 1932. He graduated from Kagoshima University in 1955 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree and joined Shofu Industries, an insulator manufacturing company in Kyoto.

In April 1959, he established Kyoto Ceramic Co., Ltd. (now Kyocera Corporation) with a ¥3 million ($21,619/ €21,597) investment from acquaintances. He served as President and Chairman of the company until 1997 when he assumed the title of Founder and Chairman Emeritus.

Kyocera said in its announcement: “It is with great sadness that Kyocera Corporation today announced the passing of Kazuo Inamori, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kyocera, Honorary Adviser to KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., and Founder of the Inamori Foundation. He passed away at home in Kyoto, Japan, on August 24, 2022, due to natural causes.

“Kyocera would like to express its sincere appreciation to everyone who extended support and friendship toward Dr. Inamori throughout his lifetime. A private wake and funeral have been held, mainly among close family members, and this announcement was made after the completion of memorial services.

“Please note that Dr. Inamori’s family respectfully requests mourners refrain from making condolatory visits, telegrams of sympathy, offers of condolence money, funeral offerings, etc. We sincerely appreciate your kind understanding regarding these arrangements.

“An official company memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.”

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