Photonics is our business. We manufacture photodetectors, cameras, and light sources.The official website of Hamamatsu Corporation whose mission is to advance science and industry through photonic technologies. Our products include optical sensors and components, cameras, light & radiation sources, lasers, and customized solutions.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: Hamamatsu City has developed comprehensive plans to address population decline, aging society, health and welfare, and disaster prevention, which are critical societal needs[1][2][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The city focuses on extending healthy life expectancy, promoting community welfare, and supporting various stages of life, which significantly improve the quality of life for its residents[1][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The city's initiatives, such as the SDG Promotion Platform, intercultural city visions, and community participation, foster a sense of public ownership and promote positive change through civil collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnerships[1][4][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: Efforts to build inclusive communities, support foreign residents, enhance Japanese language education, and develop crisis management systems all contribute positively to community well-being[1][4][5].