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京都MICE基金 KYOTO MICE FUND

Kyoto MICE Fund

As a place where academic and cultural exchange transcends national borders, Kyoto has often been a source of wisdom and inspiration. However, Kyoto’s diverse historical culture, arts, and natural environment, the roots of such innovations, are slowly being lost. We ask for your support to help ensure that Kyoto can continue to be a hub where people gather for learning and inspiration for another thousand years.

The donations received for the Kyoto MICE Fund will be used to support efforts to protect and cultivate Kyoto’s culture, arts, natural environment, and more, starting in fiscal year 2022.

About the Kyoto MICE Fund

1. Purpose

Over the span of Kyoto’s long history, its rich natural environment, beautiful scenery, and wide array of culture and art have made Kyoto a world-class academic and cultural center. The Kyoto MICE* Fund was established to support initiatives that contribute to the preservation, conservation, and use of such resources, while also increasing Kyoto’s appeal, improving the lives of residents, developing MICE and tourism, and contributing to the SDGs.

※What is MICE?
MICE is an acronym that refers to Meetings, Incentive tours, Conventions, and Events/Exhibitions.

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2. Beneficiaries

Donations are primarily used to provide financial support to individuals and organizations who have undergone a rigorous evaluation and whose activities fall under the categories below:

  • ● Conservation, promotion, and practice of Kyoto’s traditional culture, festivals and rituals, performing arts, and handicrafts
  • ● Conservation and promotion of use of Kyoto’s cultural properties, historical buildings, and other unique venues
  • ● Contributions to the conservation of Kyoto’s natural environment
  • ● Activities that are unique to a city of culture and academics
  • ● Other activities that help Kyoto achieve the SDGs
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3. Operating Structure

The Kyoto Mice Fund is administered by the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.

In order to ensure fair and open operations, the fundraising, management of funds, and recruiting and selection of beneficiaries will be handled by the Kyoto Mice Fund Steering Committee, which includes the Kyoto Convention Bureau, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and other outside organizations.

Kyoto MICE Fund Operating GuidelinesPDF

The Significance and Impact of MICE Events

In addition to contributing to the SDGs, MICE events bring together large numbers of people, leaving a significant impact on individuals, organizations, the community, and society.

  • ● On MICE organizers and participants

     Acquisition of knowledge and experience, building of new relationships and networks, strengthening of organizational bonds, creation of business opportunities, promotion of bleisure (business and leisure)

  • ● On society

     Furthering of academic knowledge, creation of innovation, opportunities for harmony and agreement, promotion of peace and mutual understanding through exchange between individuals

  • ● On the local community

     Vitalization of the local economy (increased consumption, job creation, generation of repeat visitors), increase in knowledge and expertise for residents, improvement of the city’s brand and reputation

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Ways to Donate

1. Credit card

  • Email address: micefund@hellokcb.or.jp
  • FAX: 075-353-3055

【Important Notes】

  • ● Submitting an Application for Donation form indicates agreement with the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau site policy.
  • ● Any donation made without submitting an Application for Donation form will be considered to have been made anonymously and in agreement with the site policy above.
  • ● The date of payment will become the date of receipt on the donation receipt. Donation receipts will be sent after confirmation of payment.
  • ● It takes approximately 1 month to issue a donation receipt.
  • ● In principle, donations cannot be returned.
  • ● Donors who would like recognition on the Kyoto MICE Fund website should inform the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.

2. Bank transfer

【Account information】

  • 三菱UFJ銀行 京都支店 普通 1281483
  • 公益財団法人京都文化交流コンベンションビューロー 理事長 村田 純一
  • ※Donations accepted in units of 1,000JPY
  • ※Information provided is for transfers from domestic (Japanese) accounts only. Please contact the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau for information for international transfers.
  • If you require a donation receipt, submit the Application for Donation form (individual or corporate)WORD via email, fax, or the online form below within 1 month of payment.
  • Email address: micefund@hellokcb.or.jp
  • FAX: 075-353-3055

【Important Notes】

  • ● Submitting an Application for Donation form indicates agreement with the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau site policy.
  • ● Any donation made without submitting an Application for Donation form will be considered to have been made anonymously and in agreement with the site policy above.
  • ● The date of payment will become the date of receipt on the donation receipt. Donation receipts will be sent after confirmation of payment.
  • ● It takes approximately 1 month to issue a donation receipt.
  • ● In principle, donations cannot be returned.
  • ● Donors who would like recognition on the Kyoto MICE Fund website should inform the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.

3. Donation box

【Location of donation boxes】

Donation boxes are available at the following MICE-related facilities (in no particular order):

  • ● Kyoto International Conference Center
  • ● Miyako Messe / Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design
  • ● Kyoto Pulse Plaza
  • ● Kyoto Terrsa
  • ● Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives
  • ● Kyoto Research Park
  • ● The Westin Miyako Kyoto
  • ● Kyoto Hotel Okura
  • ● The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike
  • ● Hotel Granvia Kyoto
  • ● Righa Royal Hotel Kyoto
  • ● Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
  • ● Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
  • ● Kyoto Brighton Hotel
  • ● Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
  • ● Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
(As of June 4, 2021)

4. Benefits for Donors

  • ● Tax deduction for donations of 2000JPY or more (*For taxpayers in Japan only. Please consult with the relevant authority in your country for donations from overseas.)
  • ● Recognition via the KCVB official website/newsletter
  • ● Regular updates regarding fund beneficiaries
  • ● Permission to use the official MICE Fund logo, and more

Tax Deductions for Donations

The Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau, which manages the Kyoto MICE Fund, is a designated public interest corporation. Donations made to the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau are eligible for a tax deduction. Please consult the tax office in your jurisdiction or a tax accountant for more details. (*For taxpayers in Japan only. Please consult with the relevant authority in your country for donations from overseas.)

Residents of Kyoto City and Kyoto Prefecture are also eligible for deductions on individual municipal and prefectural taxes. Please see the websites below for more details.

Please note that a donation receipt issued by the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau is required to file a final tax return for deductions. Donation receipts cannot be reissued, so please be sure to keep them in a safe place.

Inquiries about the Kyoto MICE Fund

Please use the contact form below to send inquiries about the Kyoto MICE Fund.
There may be a delay in response to inquiries sent on weekends, holidays, end-of-year/New Year, or other times when the office is closed. Depending on the content, some inquiries may require more time for a response, or cannot be answered. Thank you for your understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who manages the MICE fund?

    The fund is administered by the Kyoto MICE Fund Steering Committee, which is composed of the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau and other public organizations. The Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit public organization with over 400 member companies and organizations that is funded by Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, and the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Its objectives include the development and promotion of culture and arts based on Kyoto’s nature, scenery, history, and culture, as well as attracting domestic and international academic meetings, incentive tours, exhibitions, and other events to Kyoto.
    Kyoto MICE Fund Operating GuidelinesPDF

  • How will donations be used?

    Donations will be used to support organizations or activities that contribute to the conservation, preservation, or use of Kyoto’s diverse arts and culture, festivals and rituals, historical buildings, and rich natural environment, with the goal of promoting MICE and tourism and contributing to the SDGs to ensure that Kyoto continues to be a leading city for academic and intercultural exchange beyond borders.

  • Will I receive a donation receipt?

    Receipts will be issued for all credit card donations unless indicated unnecessary by the donor. For bank transfers, donation receipts will be issued approximately 1 month after payment has been confirmed (please note that the timing may vary depending on the volume of donations, etc.)

  • Can I designate how I would like my donation to be used?

    Donations will be used at the discretion of the Kyoto MICE Fund Steering Committee. With the spread of COVID-19 and the unstable and uncertain state of society, Kyoto is faced with increasingly diverse and complicated issues, which requires timely and flexible support for the common good based on expert knowledge. The Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau will use the wisdom and experience gained from its active contributions to the local community in order to provide the appropriate support based on the timing and conditions.

  • I would like to donate anonymously

    Whether the donation is made via credit card or bank transfer, financial institutions or credit card companies may provide payee information to the Fund’s administrative office. However, personal information of individuals or organizations who donate will not be made public without permission.

  • I would like to make an in-kind (non-monetary) donation

    In order to provide fair and equal support to all recipients, in-kind donations are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Where do you accept donations?

    Donations are accepted via this website, by bank transfer, or through donation boxes placed in cooperating MICE-related facilities. Please contact us for more details.

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