Since 2008-
A music experience program was started in 2008 to provide an opportunity for children to enjoy music, to try the violin, viola, cello, and other musical instruments under the guidance of performing musicians, and to appreciate mini-concerts.

Since 2007-
Kyoto Culture Association(NPO) and Canon Inc. launched the Cultural Heritage Inheritance Project, known as TSUZURI Project to save irreplaceable Japanese cultural properties through latest digital technology purposed for succeeding to the next generation.

Since 2004-
A new photographic project to promote children’s awareness of environmental conservation.

Since 1991-
This is a photo contest open to all entrants with the aim of discovering, nurturing and supporting talented new photographers.

Since 2001-
Canon Cup Junior Succer is a five-a -side soccer competition for primary school boys and girls in Japan. The boys and girls selected from among the participants take part in an international soccer tournament, promoting international exchange and friendship.

Canon Inc. contributes to the progress of arts and culture in Japan by sponsoring the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the NHK Symphony orchestra and the New National Theatre, Tokyo, Japan's leading theater for modern theatrical arts.

Canon U.S.A. lends its support to famous artistic and cultural institutions around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Botanical Gardens and the American Museum of Natural History.

Canon Europe supports European artistic and cultural institutions such as the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen and the CoBrA Museum in the Netherlands.

Since 2002-
Canon Australia has been the principal sponsor for the Australian Professional Photography Awards, Australia's the leading photo contest, since 2002.