Minebea Co., Ltd. ("Minebea") will donate 5 million yen to the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games which will be held at Japan's Nagano Prefecture during February 26, 2005 - March 5, 2005. The event is aimed to promote independence and participation in society for the people with intellectual disabilities, and enhancement of international exchange. This donation is made as Minebea's headquarters is based in Nagano Prefecture and its basic principles "Ensure Minebea is welcome in local communities" and "Contribute to a global society".