S., said,
"The HISTEP program provides us the opportunity to promote and support
education infrastructure and the mutual understanding among different
cultures." Some 130 educators have
been part of this program, since it began in 1986. Motojiro
Takada, Tabiko Junior High School, Hitachinaka, Japan; Mr.4 billion).com

Grant applications will be accepted March 1 through April 29,
2005, at Marshall Field's stores.

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(NYSE: HIT), today announced that
four teachers from Japan are taking part this week in an educational
and cultural exchange venue in North America as part of Hitachi's
long-standing International School Teachers Exchange Program (HISTEP).S. They
will meet with local education, government and business leaders in the
Detroit , Michigan area, Westchester County, New York and Toronto,
Canada, and spend the day with the family of a Hitachi employee, and
tour points of interest in the respective cities, before returning to
Japan. For more information on Hitachi in North America, visit
http://www.

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and Canada, as well as observe and teach classes.hitachi., (NYSE: HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a
leading global electronics company with approximately 347,000
employees worldwide.0 billion yen ($84."
Marshall Field's believes that individuals, families and communities rely
on the support of corporations to help foster a healthy and productive society
through responsible giving.

About Marshall Field's Gives
Marshall Field's has a rich history of philanthropic giving to nonprofit
organizations and civic causes through the company's umbrella giving program,
Marshall Field's Gives. Building on a 150-year tradition, Marshall Field's
Gives supports causes in education that inspire children to read and learn,
arts and cultural organizations that spark the imagination, and health and
welfare programs that strengthen the lives of children and families.

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TARRYTOWN, N.----Hitachi America,
Ltd. In addition, the teachers will take part in roundtable
discussions with their North America counterparts and alumni of the
HISTEP Program, and participate in teaching venues in schools in
Farmington, Mich.
Masao Hisada , president and CEO of Hitachi America, Ltd.
Grant funding will be announced and distributed in July 2005.

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Hitachi Hosts Japan Teachers in North America as Part of Long Standing Global Exchange Program

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The four teachers will receive an overview of educational system
in the U.; Mississauga , Ontario, Canada; and Sleepy Hollow and
Tarrytown; N. Tomomi
Ohira, Hirasawa Junior High School , Hitachi City, Japan; Mr.
Atsuko Watanabe, Takahagi High School, Takahagi, Japan.us
Hitachi, Ltd .

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, Canada,
Europe, Australia and Japan the opportunity to experience each other's
educational system and society, and promote the open exchange of ideas
between cultures.
Hitachi America, Ltd.hitachi . MINNEAPOLIS, Marshall Field's invites local
nonprofit organizations to submit grant proposals through its stores community
grant program.
"Marshall Field's Gives is a reflection of our brand and an opportunity to
make a meaningful impact in our communities," said Frank Guzzetta, president
and chief executive officer, Marshall Field's.

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, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. Hidetoshi
Sato, Katsuta Senior High School, Hitachinaka City, Japan; and Ms. markets and manufactures a broad range of
electronics, computer systems and products, and consumer electronics,
and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North
America.

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Proposals will be considered for both new and ongoing programs for support
provided the program meets Marshall Field's Gives funding guidelines. Marshall
Field's makes grants to organizations with IRS 501(c) (3) certification and to
units of local government. Grants are renewable based upon an evaluation of
achieved results, continuing need and available funds. Marshall Field's does
not fund grants for places of worship devoted solely to religious instruction. Marshall Field's community giving program awards
grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit children and youth in three
areas: education, arts and culture, and health and welfare.

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The HISTEP program provides educators from the U.Y. The teachers have the opportunity to observe another culture
and share the experience with their students. Fiscal 2004 (ended March 31, 2005) consolidated
sales totaled 9,027. "We have a longstanding
tradition of giving in the communities we serve and we're committed to
carrying on this legacy. Information
and applications for Marshall Field's community grant program are available at
any Marshall Field's store or by calling 612-375-2300.

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The Japan-based teachers in this year 's program are Ms. The company offers
a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors
including information systems, electronic devices, power and
industrial systems, consumer products , materials and financial
services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's
Website at http://www.