# Kihara

- **Website:** <https://kihara.or.jp>
- **Primary alias:** `kihara.or.jp`

## Description

The Kihara Memorial Yokohama Foundation for the Advancement of Life Sciences, established in March 1985, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research and industry in the field of life sciences. Named in honor of Dr. Kihara Kin, a pioneer in genomics and evolutionary biology, the foundation aims to advocate for the significance of life science research and to facilitate collaboration between academia and industry.

The foundation offers a variety of support programs, including the Kihara Memorial Academic Award and the Kihara Children's Science Award, which foster academic excellence and engage youth in scientific inquiry. Additionally, it promotes collaborative research and development projects and supports the advancement of the biotechnology sector in Kanagawa Prefecture.

With a commitment to addressing global challenges such as infectious diseases and environmental issues, the foundation operates as a steward of life sciences, championing initiatives that benefit both society and the natural world. Its goal is to strengthen the bio-industry ecosystem and facilitate sustainable advancements for future generations.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Grants Scholarships and Financial Aid _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ido6YoQoxH/w/820/h/207/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722334475644)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Green | #008236 | accent |
| Observatory | #019481 | dark |
| Tea | #c0b8ab | light |

## Fonts

- Noto Sans JP — asset _(google)_

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