The Komatsu Group acknowledges that a company, as a good corporate citizen, should live up to the expectations of the society by promoting harmonious relations with, and contributing to the benefit of, the community in which it operates. Accordingly, we shall be proactively and continuously engaged in regional activities for social contribution. Nurturing the next generation of children is one of these initiatives.
Komatsu no Mori was established on May 13, 2011, in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to commemorate Komatsu's 90th anniversary. It aims to foster the healthy development of children in local communities and preserve the natural environment through activities such as nature observation in the satoyama (undeveloped woodland near a populated area), science and manufacturing classes at the Waku-Waku Komatsu Kan, and social studies field trips for elementary schools. The Waku-Waku Komatsu Kan and the NPO Midori-no-Komatsu Sukusuku-kai jointly operate Komatsu no Mori. At Komatsu no Mori, volunteers from the Komatsu Awazu Plant former employees’ association provide support, and more than 300 people currently participate in volunteer activities.
This subcommittee plans and implements events that help children develop an interest in nature and experience the joy of playing in nature through activities such as observing plants and living creatures in the satoyama and food education activities, including rice cultivation in rice paddies.
This subcommittee helps maintain the satoyama by participating in maintenance and cleanup activities in the Satoyama, Plaza, and Stream Zone, such as collecting fallen leaves, as well as tending to flower beds and planting seasonal flowers. It also conducts floral education activities in collaboration with children from local preschools and daycare centers.
At the Waku-Waku Komatsu Future Pavilion, we organize and implement curriculums for elementary school children that inspire interest in science and manufacturing through learning, crafting, and experiments.
This subcommittee supports the operation of Komatsu no Mori by handling visitors and managing events through activities such as rides on the ultra-large mining machines 930E and PC4000, hands-on operation of electric mini excavators, and the “Komatsu no Mori Guide,” which introduces Komatsu’s 100-year history.
Komatsu Maquinarias México, S.A. de C.V. (KMEX) has been continuously implementing environmental education for elementary school students since 2025. The program focuses on fostering respect for the natural environment and encouraging responsible behavior from an early age. Through interactive discussions, students are guided to recognize the impact of small daily actions and the importance of individual responsibility in protecting the planet. In April 2026, this session was held at Colegio Nicolás Bravo de Saltillo, A.C., reaching a total of 259 second- and third-grade students. Students eagerly asked questions, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere throughout the session.
