Other activities

Organizations supported by ALSOK

Jun Murai Scholarship Fund
Established in July 2000 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ALSOK's foundation. The foundation makes available scholarships, on a non-repayment basis, to students enrolled at engineering universities. The aim is to contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Japan.

Japan Urban Security Research Institute
The JUSRI was established to conduct research into ways to prevent the current increase in crime from the perspective of urban environmental design. It carries out surveys throughout Japan into the present state of crime and awareness of crime prevention, which it applies to the creation of crime prevention policies. To realize urban environments that discourage the occurrence of crime, the JUSRI networks with manufacturers of construction materials and housing, and specialists in a range of fields.

Defense Research Center
The DRC was established to consider security issues throughout Japan. It conducts surveys and analysis into the international environment and military situation in Japan, proposes optimal defense policies, and invites academics and researchers from all over the world to seminars, discussions, and symposia that it organizes.

Sports activities

ALSOK's sports club is active in a wide range of sports. It has recorded particular success in judo, kendo, wrestling, and walking, and has been a springboard for numerous Japan national champions and Olympics participants. We also hold a semi-annual judo training camp, giving the opportunity for children from throughout Japan to learn about the fun of judo with well-known instructors.

Saori Yoshida (wrestling) JOC/JWF-002		Yuka Kamino (speed skating) JOC/JSF-001
Kousei Inoue (judo wrestling) JOC/AJJF-001		The ALSOK kendo championships

ALSOK Women's Marching Band (Vivace)

The band was formed in 1985 as part of ALSOK's social activities. Vivace was the first women-only marching band at a Japanese company that combines military-style marching with a brass band. It now numbers 61 members, who appear in exhibitions, ceremonies, and events throughout Japan under the motto "with strength, correctness, and warmth, and not forgetting a sense of appreciation".