Established in 1970. With a mission to create music culture rooted in local communities, it continues to engage in a wide range of activities throughout Kanagawa Prefecture and various parts of Japan. It was certified as a general incorporated foundation in 1978 and as a public interest incorporated foundation in 2014.

In addition to concerts organized primarily in Yokohama, it holds special concerts in cooperation with local communities throughout the prefecture. It is also active in music education, holding music appreciation classes at elementary and junior high schools nationwide, and undertaking initiatives to convey the appeal of music to a wide range of generations, including "Concerts from 0 years old," thereby increasing supporters of the Kanagawa Philharmonic. Currently, its conducting staff includes Shigeo Genda as Honorary Conductor, Kazuhiro Koizumi as Special Guest Conductor, and Kentaro Kawase as Resident Conductor. Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, it is an orchestra that is increasingly gaining attention for both its artistic merit and popularity.

Website: https://www.kanaphil.or.jp

Twitter: @kanagawaphil