日本計画研究所 List of Products and Services

Our company will hold a seminar on "Taisei Corporation's Technology Development Strategy and Future Developments." In an uncertain and rapidly changing society, Taisei Corporation's mission, as outlined in TAISEI VISION 2030, is to realize a resilient society where people can live richly and culturally. We will reflect on the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Kiichiro Okura, and the history of Taisei Corporation, while providing detailed explanations from the perspective of technology development aimed at achieving this mission. This will include the structures and earthquake disaster prevention technologies that have supported the construction industry, the concept and related technologies of Zero Carbon Buildings (ZCB) aimed at carbon neutrality, environmentally friendly concrete, wooden structures, and initiatives to improve productivity incorporating DX. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 2 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Taisei Corporation 　　　　Executive Officer, Head of Technology Center, Ichiro Nagashima *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The Current Status and Challenges of Non-Insurance Nursing Care Services and the Potential for Development and Business Opportunities in the Senior Wellness Industry." With the increase in the elderly population, including those with dementia, businesses targeting seniors are one of the few growing industries. For various private enterprises, this market presents opportunities for new business ventures, and for care providers, the importance of non-insurance (self-pay) services in management that is not influenced by regulatory trends is becoming increasingly significant. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has also begun to focus on promoting non-insurance services as part of its support for business caregivers. We will provide a detailed explanation of the current status and challenges of "non-insurance services" and the potential for development as a "senior wellness industry." 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 22, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Nobuyuki Kii, Director and Principal, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Trends in the First Year of BIM/CIM Standardization and Responses to be Taken by Engineers and the Construction Industry." The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began trial operations of BIM/CIM in 2012, and over ten years have passed. From the fiscal year 2023, the application of BIM/CIM principles has started. We will explain what the ideal state of BIM/CIM should be, what has been achieved so far, what has not been achieved, the Ministry's approach to principle application, and the developments over the past year regarding standardization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 9, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 09:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yasuo Fujisawa, Ph.D. (Engineering), Professional Engineer (Information Engineering Division), Permanent Councilor, CIM Promotion Office, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "What Local Governments Seek in BT Concessions and Key Points for Business Promotion." Since the introduction of the concession method following the revision of the PFI Act in 2011, its application has expanded to airports, roads, cultural facilities, and various other fields. Consequently, collaboration with local governments, the contracting parties, has become increasingly important. In this seminar, we will explain the characteristics and future prospects of BT concessions, which are one of the PFI methods, and provide a detailed account of what local governments are thinking and seeking, as well as the necessary perspectives for effectively implementing projects, based on personal experiences. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 12, 2024 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 09:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yuichi Hagiwara, President, Rigel Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Trends in the Battery Storage Market and Policies in 2024 and How to Seize Business Opportunities." Expectations for battery storage are rising due to the expansion of renewable energy adoption. The introduction of battery storage is also progressing overseas, and in our country, a battery storage industry strategy has been announced, with an investment amount of 3 trillion yen over ten years exemplified in the GX execution meeting. Policy support is also being promoted, such as the budget for grid-connected battery storage being allocated again this fiscal year. In light of this background, we will introduce the expectations surrounding battery storage, market trends, and policy trends, and provide a detailed outlook on the future of the battery storage market and business opportunities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Lecturer: Mr. Isamu Hasegawa, Group Leader, Demand Side Innovation Group, Energy and Sustainability Business Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "The Future Vision and Business Opportunities of Metropolitan Area Airports (Haneda and Narita)." As the aviation demand, which significantly decreased due to the pandemic, shows a rapid recovery, efforts to enhance the functions of metropolitan area airports (Haneda and Narita) are underway, including the expansion of passenger terminals and the addition of runways. Meanwhile, anticipating a significant increase in future demand, large-scale investments in airport infrastructure are being made in various countries, intensifying competition among airports. What perspectives are necessary to enhance the international competitiveness of airports? We will provide a detailed explanation of the changes in the external environment surrounding airports, the enhancement of metropolitan area airport functions, and the future vision of metropolitan area airports. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 17, 2024 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Nobuyuki Ito, Senior Consultant, Urban Innovation Consulting Division, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Initiatives of Himekawa Port Recycling Port and the Commercialization of a Venous Logistics System Centered on Ports." Himekawa Port, located in Itoigawa City, has been designated by the national government as one of 22 recycling ports in the country, supporting the maritime transport of recycled resources and disaster waste, while also contributing to the local economy. In this seminar, we will introduce the Recycling Port Promotion Council, established to contribute to the recycling port and the construction of a circular society, along with an overview of its activities so far, and provide detailed explanations of the expectations for the recycling port from the local community. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 19, 2024 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open: 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speakers: President of the Recycling Port Promotion Council Mayor of Itoigawa City Mr. Toru Yoneda *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Initiatives for Realizing DX in Agriculture and Food-related Sectors." The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries formulated and announced the Agricultural DX Concept in March 2021. Based on this concept, initiatives have been advanced, and since June 2023, in light of changes in social conditions and the rapid development of digital technologies, a study group of experts has been convened to discuss the revision of the concept. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of the "Agricultural DX Concept 2.0" (tentative name), which is scheduled to be compiled by late February 2024, including its outline and the direction it aims to take. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 27, 2024 (Wednesday) 09:30 - 11:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 　　　　Digital Strategy Group, Minister's Secretariat, Research Officer 　　　　Digital Policy Promotion Team, Mr. Seiji Tajima *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Creating 'Umigyo' through the Revitalization of Fishing Ports." The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, centered around the Ocean Policy Research Institute, has been promoting blue economy initiatives in collaboration with the Liberal Democratic Party, the Fisheries Agency, and the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, aiming to promote "Umigyo," a blue economy originating from fishing villages, which are characteristic landscapes of Japan, through awareness-raising and policy research. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of regional economic circulation analysis to measure the economic ripple effects and policy impacts of Umigyo, including specific case studies from Hakodate City and Goto City, as well as policy proposals and challenges. Additionally, we will discuss recent topics such as the greening and blueing of blue carbon and related industries as new developments in Umigyo. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: March 7, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00 - 12:00 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Atsushi Sakanami, Chairman, Sasakawa Peace Foundation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Offshore Wind Power Generation Project in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture," welcoming Mayor Akihiko Iihata of Tainai City. Tainai City, which is actively promoting the attraction of offshore wind power generation, was designated as a promotion area based on the law in 2022, and it is expected that a business operator will be selected within the fiscal year 2023 after a public recruitment process. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations about the initiatives aimed at mitigating global warming, revitalizing the community, and fostering civic pride as part of the environmental policies being developed in this small region of Tainai City, as well as the collaborative town development with business operators based on the outlook after the selection of operators. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 25, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Akihiko Iihata, Mayor of Tainai City *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is conducting demonstration experiments utilizing civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, which are dual-use technologies in the fields of security and civilian applications. To quickly resolve the issues identified in these experiments and achieve early equipment deployment (mass production), they are engaged in agile research and development. In particular, the challenges here are common to academia, industry, and government, and a forum for free exchange of ideas and innovation creation is being held to facilitate rapid solutions. This seminar will introduce these initiatives and provide detailed explanations of future developments in the utilization of dual-use technologies in fields outside of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as space-related areas. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 1, 2024 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Defense, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Air Development and Test Command, Director of Research and Development, Colonel Toru Furukawa *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Current Status and Future Directions of the Review of the System Regarding Subsea CCS." In Japan, the Marine Pollution Prevention Act stipulates a system for permits from the Minister of the Environment, environmental impact assessments by operators, and monitoring of the marine environment. This presentation will discuss the ongoing considerations to ensure that subsea CCS, which is expected to become more active in the future, is implemented appropriately and swiftly in harmony with the conservation of the marine environment, providing detailed explanations of these initiatives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 16, 2024 (Friday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Michihiro Oi, Director of the Marine Environment Division, Water and Air Quality Bureau, Ministry of the Environment *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on the "Tottori Prefecture 'Tottori Sand Dunes Lunarization Project' and Initiatives for Creating Space Business." We will establish the "Luna Terrace," the first lunar demonstration field in Japan, in the sand dunes outdoors. In this lecture, we will provide detailed explanations about the initiatives of the "Tottori Sand Dunes Lunarization Project" utilizing the Tottori Sand Dunes. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 18, 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hiroyuki Ida, Assistant Manager, Industrial Future Creation Division (Space and Entrepreneurship Support Team), Tottori Prefecture, Department of Commerce and Labor *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Yamashita PMC Co., Ltd.: The Future of Medical Facility Development and Strategies for Reducing Construction Costs." Currently, in many facility development projects, the high level of construction costs and the significant fluctuations make it difficult to forecast the future. In this presentation, we will elaborate on strategies to address the uncertainty of the future and the high level of construction costs, while utilizing various ordering methods to reduce construction costs. We will also discuss important points to smoothly promote the development of medical facilities and the calculation of project costs. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tetsu Ogura, Head of the Business Promotion Department, Project Management Headquarters, Yamashita PMC Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Narita International Airport Corporation: Specific Initiatives and Challenges for Decarbonization at Narita Airport." The trend towards decarbonization in the aviation industry is accelerating. In this presentation, we will provide a detailed explanation of various challenges and specific initiatives regarding the decarbonization of aircraft, the establishment of renewable energy bases at airport facilities, and the role of air and land transportation, human flow, and logistics. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 26, 2024 (Monday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Toshio Tashiro, Executive Officer, Narita International Airport Corporation, Head of Sustainability Promotion Office, Management Planning Department *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Trends in the Development of Stationary and Mobile Storage Battery Businesses and the Path to Successful Monetization." We will overview the trends of storage batteries and EVs, which have significant potential in the construction of decentralized power systems (DE = utilization of decentralized energy resources) that will become more prominent in 2024. In this presentation, we will look ahead to the developments of 2024, taking into account the accelerating rule-making related to EVs and associated trends. Additionally, we will provide detailed explanations of community-based storage battery businesses and EV charging businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 21, 2024 (Wednesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Akira Nishimura, Senior Researcher at Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. and Invited Professor at Osaka University Graduate School *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Development Status and Future Developments of the 'Integrated Marine Ammonia Fuel Project.'" As part of the "2023 IMO GHG Reduction Strategy," the target for GHG emissions reduction from international shipping has been strengthened to "zero GHG emissions by around 2050." We will provide detailed explanations on the development status of the "Integrated Marine Ammonia Fuel Project," which includes the development, ownership, and operation of ships using ammonia fuel, recognized as a zero-emission fuel, as well as fuel supply. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 20, 2024 (Tuesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Jo Oshima, Green Innovation Sales Office, Machinery Company, Plant, Ship, and Aircraft Division, Itochu Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The Grid-Connected Battery Business of Nippon Koei Energy Solutions Co., Ltd." Since the separation of power generation and transmission in our country, the development of a European-style power system has progressed rapidly, including the establishment of demand-supply adjustment markets and revisions to the imbalance system. In this presentation, we will introduce the achievements from the development to commercialization of the "grid-connected battery business in the UK and Belgium" that we have been promoting since 2017, as well as our initiatives in Japan. We will elaborate on the basics of battery utilization, challenges surrounding the battery business, and future prospects. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: February 20, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Masato Suzuki, Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Business Strategy Division, Nippon Koei Energy Solutions Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on the "Carbon Neutral Strategy of the JFE Group." The JFE Group positions addressing climate change as a top management priority and has formulated the "JFE Group Environmental Management Vision 2050." We will provide detailed explanations regarding the progress of CO2 emission reductions in the steel business aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, eco-products such as green steel "JGreeX" and electrical steel sheets, contributions to overall societal CO2 reductions through offshore wind power-related businesses, and initiatives such as land use plans for the East Japan Steel Works (Keihin area), incorporating the background and processes of these plans. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Seiya Kitajima, Executive Officer, JFE Holdings, Inc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Global Water Issues and Asahi Kasei Corporation's Efforts in Water Resource Conservation." Around the world, the United Nations, various governments, and global companies are actively working on water conservation and water reuse. Additionally, the concept of "water footprint" is becoming more widespread. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations of global water issues as a starting point for Japanese companies to consider how they should address water problems in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 22, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Satoshi Kobayashi, Group Leader, Membrane and Water Treatment Business Group, Membrane and Systems Division, Environmental Solutions Business Headquarters, Asahi Kasei Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Tokyo Gas Group's Water Treatment Solution Business 'Water fit': Its Business Model and Future Developments." The Tokyo Gas Group is engaged in various energy service businesses, including city gas and electricity. We will explain the overview of the water solution business "Water fit," which we have been working on since 2014, as well as the role of Tokyo Gas Chemical, and provide detailed information on the future developments of this business within the Tokyo Gas Group. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 22, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tomoyuki Imamura, Head of Solution Sales Department, Tokyo Gas Chemical Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Kansai Electric Power Group 'E-Flow' Business Strategy." E-Flow has developed the system "K-VIPs+" equipped with AI that enables advanced operations, leveraging the knowledge gained from VPP demonstrations and DER utilization cultivated since the Kansai Electric Power era. In the future, we will form alliances with a wide range of businesses centered around "K-VIPs+" to provide new value to everyone, while contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality and the stability of electricity supply. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Koichi Kawaguchi, Head of Resource Aggregation Business Group, Solutions Division, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., President of E-Flow LLC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "The Essence and Practice of Financing and Fundraising for Public-Private Partnership Projects, PPP, and PFI." This seminar is aimed at companies considering entering public-private partnership projects, PPP, and PFI, as well as banks considering lending, and will explain the concepts related to financing and the necessary operations. We will provide detailed explanations on the necessary knowledge for consortium teams, project leaders of representative companies, and financial advisors, including methods for calculating loan amounts, timing for loan execution, necessary considerations and perspectives on the nature of loans, how to choose banks, and the direction of negotiations with banks. 【Seminar Details (Partial)】 ■ Date and Time: February 13, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status of Urban Development along the Line, South Extension Project and Future Developments." Established in response to the demands of the times, the Osaka Monorail has repeatedly undergone extensions, growing into one of the longest monorails in Japan as a facility supporting urban activities. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations about the origins of the Osaka Monorail, the status of urban development surrounding the monorail infrastructure, changes in passenger numbers and management conditions due to infectious diseases, the initiatives of the Osaka Monorail for the future, and expectations for the South Extension Project. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: February 9, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hiroaki Sato, President and CEO of Osaka Monorail Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Hitachi Zosen Corporation's 'Decarbonization Business Division' Policies and Specific Measures." We will introduce the current status of decarbonization technologies that Hitachi Zosen (scheduled to change its name to Kanadevia in October 2024) is working on, as well as the situation regarding decarbonization in Europe and specific case studies of initiatives. We will provide a detailed explanation of the challenges and policies for future business. A business card and information exchange session will be conducted between the speakers and participants, so please take advantage of this opportunity for networking and new business development. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 8, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Juji Kamaya, Executive Director, Head of Decarbonization Business Division, Hitachi Zosen Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Miura City's Strategy for Addressing Regional Issues through Marine Industry × PPP." The theme of this seminar, "Marine Industry," is a keyword for regional revitalization that Miura City has been advocating since 1985. By explaining the progress of initiatives to promote the marine industry, the details of projects, and the effectiveness and versatility of Marine Industry × PPP, we hope that the combination of the marine industry and PPP, which originated in Miura City, will spread to other municipalities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 5, 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Taku Tokue, Chief of the Mayor's Office of Miura City *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Specific Measures Based on the 'Sapporo City Sewerage Vision 2030' and Future Reconstruction Projects." In order to provide good sewerage services for the future, we have formulated the "Sewerage Vision 2030," which outlines the direction of sewerage projects for the next 10 years and will proceed with necessary projects. In this presentation, we will explain in detail the "Characteristic Projects from the Sapporo City Sewerage Vision 2030" and the "Revision of the Basic Policy for Reconstruction." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: February 2, 2024 (Friday) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) ■ Venue: ACU-A Asty 45 ■ Address: 5-4, Kita 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City ■ Participation Method: In-person ■ Speaker: Mr. Kiya Hoshino, Sewerage Planning Division, Business Promotion Department, Sapporo City Sewerage and River Bureau *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "From Zero Energy Building to Zero Carbon Building: Challenges and Measures for Realization." In the fields of urban planning and architecture, there is an accelerating movement towards achieving "ZCB," which aims to reduce whole life carbon by addressing not only operational carbon reduction during the operational phase, represented by ZEB, but also embodied carbon from construction to renovation and disposal. This seminar will provide an overview of these changing perspectives and detail the necessary viewpoints, directions, case studies, and key points for future building and urban development. [Seminar Details (Partial)] ■ Date and Time: February 2, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Achieving World-Class Efficiency in Natural Gas Engine Technology Contributing to Stable Power Supply and Future Decarbonization Efforts." In this presentation, we will introduce the technology and achievements of Kawasaki Heavy Industries' natural gas engines for power generation, which have demonstrated promising capabilities as a demand-supply adjustment power source for fluctuating renewable energy and achieved world-class power generation efficiency. We will also provide detailed explanations of our efforts towards future decarbonization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 31, 2024 (Wednesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Sekai Miyamoto, Senior Engineer, Energy Systems Research Department, Research Division, Technology Development Headquarters, Kawasaki Heavy Industries *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Thorough Explanation of Key Points in Patents in the Medical and Healthcare Fields." In the medical and healthcare sectors, digital transformation (DX) is rapidly advancing, and new services utilizing AI technology are becoming widespread. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of the key points regarding patents in the AI + digital health field, using examples primarily from U.S. companies. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 30, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Hidenori Kono, Patent Attorney and Director of Kono Patent Office *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Management Skills Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar on "The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Healthcare Industry Policy and Measures for Utilizing Personal Health Records (PHR)." In this presentation, we will introduce an overview of the policies in the Healthcare Industry Division, as well as measures for utilizing PHR and other related initiatives. We will also provide detailed explanations of the "Safety Management Guidelines for Information System and Service Providers Handling Medical Information," developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 29, 2024 (Monday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Akira Abe, Deputy Director, Healthcare Industry Division, Commerce and Service Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Management Seminar
• Management Skills Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills for Renewable Energy Operators Seeking Project Finance for Permits and Land Acquisition." In this seminar, we aim to enhance the problem-solving skills related to permits and land acquisition for borrowers, based on actual issues that have arisen in past negotiations with lenders. This seminar is targeted at renewable energy operators seeking funding through project finance methods. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 25, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Yuko Inui, Partner and Attorney, Orrick Tokyo Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, Energy and Infrastructure Group *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar on "Initiatives for Building a Supply Chain for Next-Generation Transportation Fuels." In this lecture, we will introduce efforts towards the discovery of low and decarbonization technologies, as well as the social implementation and dissemination of next-generation energy with low environmental impact, amidst the acceleration of initiatives towards EX. We will focus particularly on biofuels and synthetic fuels derived from clean hydrogen, detailing the current status of next-generation energy in Europe and the United States, as well as specific initiatives related to supply chain construction, discussing the current situation and future prospects. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 24, 2024 (Wednesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tomo Kawamura, Head of Bio and Synthetic Fuels Division, Next-Generation Energy Department, Mitsubishi Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

We will hold a seminar on "Advanced Practices in Legal and Compliance Responses for the Commercialization and Financing of Offshore Wind Power Generation." In this seminar, instructors who have been supporting the legal and compliance aspects of renewable energy projects, including offshore wind power generation, will provide detailed explanations of the legal challenges and advanced practical responses related to the commercialization and financing of offshore wind power generation, including operational issues of the Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act. We sincerely look forward to your participation. 【Seminar Details (Partial)】 ■ Date and Time: January 23, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Instructor: Daisuke Takahashi, Partner and Attorney at Shinwa Law Office Attorney (Japan) / Master of Laws (USA, France, Germany, Italy) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Bible of Grid-Side Battery Business." Since the amendment of the Electricity Business Act, which positioned grid batteries within the power generation business, there has been a vibrant movement in the business of installing and operating batteries on the grid side. In this lecture, we will provide an overview for companies considering entering the grid-side battery business and will carefully explain the key points that should be understood when engaging in this currently trending business. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 23, 2024 (Tuesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Rentaro Hayashi, Senior Manager, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Advanced Trends in Policies and Utilization Technologies Related to Ammonia and New Business Models." In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the policy trends related to ammonia in our country, followed by an easy-to-understand explanation of the fundamentals of blue/green ammonia, trends in utilization technologies for fuel ammonia, and trends in utilization technologies for hydrogen carriers. Additionally, as a new proposal, we will provide a detailed explanation of carbon recycling technologies for ammonia utilization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 22, 2024 (Monday) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Nobushi Kanbara, Vice President of Gifu University, National University Corporation Tokai *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.'s Offensive and Defensive DX Development." The company is promoting construction DX aimed at "industrialized construction" based on BIM. In this context, we will explain the organization of a value chain platform utilizing construction data, divided into two parts: "defensive," focusing mainly on operational efficiency, and "offensive," contributing to profit improvement, along with case studies. We will detail the secrets to successfully implementing DX. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 22, 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Takaaki Miyauchi, Deputy General Manager of the Construction DX Promotion Department, Technical Headquarters, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. and Director of Truss Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Trends in the Commercialization of the 'Bus Concession' Project and Key Points for Participation in the Business." Currently, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is promoting the "Bus Project," which aims to develop integrated public transport terminals that connect various transportation modes through public-private partnerships. With the amendment of the Road Act in 2020, concessions have been introduced for terminal facilities, and the first project has now emerged. We will provide a detailed explanation of the overview and key considerations of the now-initiated "Bus Concession," offering foundational knowledge for future participation in the business. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: January 22, 2024 (Monday) from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yoshiyoshi Suzuki, Attorney at City Yuwa Law Office *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status and Future Developments of Automobile Recycling." In recent years, due to the growing interest in carbon neutrality and circular economy, the recycling of end-of-life vehicles has become a hot topic. This presentation will discuss the issues surrounding the disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which are key to achieving carbon neutrality, as well as movements towards recycling. It will also cover the automotive industry's efforts in plastic recycling, which is gaining attention in the formation of a circular society, and detail initiatives aimed at recycling DX in preparation for the full-scale implementation of Society 5.0. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: January 19, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kenji Dosaka, Manager of Regional Environmental Strategy Department, Regional Business Planning Department, Integrated Regional Headquarters, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
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• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Fundamentals of Carbon Credit Transactions, Legal Risks, and Practical Considerations in Transaction Contracts." As companies work towards achieving "carbon neutrality," carbon credits, which involve the buying and selling of quantified greenhouse gas emission reductions and absorption amounts, should be considered as an option. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of carbon credit transactions, covering basic knowledge, legal risks associated with carbon credit transactions, and specific considerations in transaction contracts. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: January 19, 2024 (Friday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Takashi Kitajima, Partner and Attorney at TMI General Legal Practice *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Trends in Domestic and International 'e-Methane' and Four Challenges and Responses for Commercialization." Regarding e-methane, a carbon recycling fuel introduced by Japan's gas industry in 2020, major city gas operators are leading the way in advancing cutting-edge technology development and launching businesses aimed at commercialization, while also participating in the establishment of CO2 counting rules and certificate systems. In light of the G7 Climate, Energy, and Environment Ministers' Meeting held in our country, we will provide a detailed explanation of the global attention surrounding e-methane, as well as the latest trends in Japan and around the world. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 18, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Takahiro Noguchi, Director of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and Head of Planning Department, Japan Gas Association *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Business Skills Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Development of a Dementia Stakeholder Participation Platform and the Expansion of Demonstration Projects Involving Private Sector Participants." This initiative is being promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Dementia Innovation Alliance Working Group, triggered by the establishment of the "Basic Law on Dementia." Our seminar has received high praise for its private atmosphere, which fosters business opportunities. We encourage you to utilize this for strategic planning, new business development, and exploring potential clients. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 10, 2024 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person or live streaming ■ Speaker: Yuya Narita, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Management Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar on "Biodiversity Conservation Measures in the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Sector and the Utilization of J-Credits." The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries formulated the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Biodiversity Strategy" in March 2023, based on the "Green Food System Strategy" and the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework. We will provide detailed explanations of initiatives aimed at biodiversity conservation and greenhouse gas reduction based on both strategies. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 31, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person or live streaming ■ Speaker: Ryo Tsuzuhashi, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Management Seminar

Our company will hold a seminar titled "Key Points for Private Sector Operators in the PFI/PPP Business at a Turning Point." Based on our experience and knowledge gained from assisting numerous PFI/PPP projects since the establishment of the PFI Act, we will explain the trends in PFI/PPP projects, future outlooks, and important considerations. Additionally, we will provide detailed explanations of several proposal points that local governments expect from private sector operators across various facility sectors (sports, culture, hospitals, etc.). 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 29, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person or live streaming ■ Instructors: - Kazuma Komiya, Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. - Hiroyasu Ishikawa, Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Management Seminar

We will hold a seminar titled "Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Ltd. Aiming to be an 'Energy Platformer': Key Points and Steady Promotion of the '2050 Long-Term Vision.'" The company positions its future vision as an evolution into an "Energy Platformer," imagining a carbon-neutral society by 2050, and has outlined the role it wishes to play in that future society as its group vision. This seminar will present the overall picture and provide detailed explanations of the need to focus particularly on the "thorough utilization of various data." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: January 26, 2024 (Friday) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ■ Venue: Harton Hall, Nippon Life Midosuji Building ■ Address: 12F Nippon Life Midosuji Building, 4-2-4 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka City ■ Speaker: Yasuo Matsuura, Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Ltd. *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Management Seminar