Tokyo`s Award-Winning Urban Landscape

Grand Prix Winners
2012-2013
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to promote literacy education and to stimulate cultural exchange among children by
allowing them to learn about each other through “enikki” (illustrated diaries).
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Ng Qiao Yi
Katunyu Wattanapraditchai
Age 9, Girl
Malaysia
Age 11, Boy
Kingdom of Thailand
Every year before the Hari Raya Puasa festival at the end of the Ramadan
month of daytime fasting, the women of Malaysia weave sarung skins for Hari
Raya ketupat rice dumplings. They use young coconut leaves for weaving
them. Ketupat is a Malaysian dumpling. It usually is eaten with rendang, spicy
simmered meat, or served with satay, skewered meat. During that time,
I and Devi go to my Malay friend’s house to learn how to weave the sarung skins
for ketupat.
We have a big family. We live in the countryside. My brother and I like to
play with clay. We make animals and other things. The time is coming
soon for the Kathina festival, when we pray to our ancestors and make
offerings at the temple. Our relatives come back to our ancestral village to
participate in the festival.
＊ The Enikki entries above, when necessary, have been translated into English from the language they were originally written in.
3D Printers for Personal Use
Come Closer to Reality
T
he 3D printer has become widely known over the past few years. What
triggered this off was US President Obama’s declaration in his State of
Union Address in February 2013 that 3D printing has the potential to
revolutionize the way we make almost everything. But actually, the person who
developed the technology behind it was Japanese. Hideo Kodama of the Nagoya
Municipal Industrial Research Institute applied for a patent for the technology in
1980. Later the 3D printer was
commercialized and today has come
to be utilized widely in many fields
from medicine to entertainment.
And the number of fabrication
laboratories open to use by ordinary
citizens is increasing. By the time
today’s children reach high school
age they may be using a domesticIntern doctors attending a surgical lesson for using an artificial
use 3D printer for printing out
"Biotexture Wet Model" lung made by a 3D printer at the Jikei
University hospital in Tokyo ©AFP / JIJI PRESS
their homework!
Hand created using a 3D printer ©Suljo / PIXTA
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A Bimonthly Review of the Mitsubishi Companies and Their People Around the World
2015
October & November
Tokyo’s Award-Winning
Urban Landscape
News &
Products
Cover Story
Japan
National Urban Scenery Grand Prix
Award for Marunouchi Naka-Dori Avenue
MU Radar Developed with Kyoto University
Receives IEEE Milestone Award
The world’s first active phased array antenna system for
atmospheric radar (MU radar1), developed jointly by Mitsubishi
Pilot Drinking Water Supply to
Private Institution Starts in Vietnam
Electric and Kyoto University’s Research Institute for Sustainable
Vietnam
Humanosphere in 1984, has been presented with an IEEE Milestone
award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Mitsubishi Rayon group company Wellthy began a pilot project
Made available to
for supplying drinking water to a private hospital in Vinh Yen City,
researchers at universities
Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam, in April this year. During the year
and research institutes
the project is being run the company will gather know-how
throughout Japan, the
A section (1.2km) of the Marunouchi Naka-Dori Avenue in
which it will then apply to business projects overseas. In the pilot
MU radar has produced
Tokyo’s central business district has been awarded the 2015
project, the company has installed in the hospital a membrane
useful results in many
Urban Scenery Grand Prix (urban space category) by the
filtration system which can produce up to 20,000 liters of drinking
scientific fields, including
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
water a day from city water. With this system, Wellthy will aim
space and atmospheric
The award was presented to the team upon Public-Private
to realize a stable tap water environment that will supply water
Partnerships, Chiyoda Ward, The Council for Area Development
for drinking purposes and for washing hands before and during
MU radar antenna area
electronic engineering, and
Mitsubishi Estate took the lead in this street innovation
lower cost than normal.
astrophysics. The radar has
project. In the past, the street and sidewalk were strictly
Furthermore, the
made a major contribution
separated. However after renovation in 2002, the street has been
system is equipped with a
to the development of
transformed into a place to stay and interact.
remote monitoring system,
atmospheric science and
thus enabling the real-
radar technology.
design built up over many years by maintaining the historical
time monitoring of water
Note 1: A middle and upper atmosphere radar
eaves height of buildings and in various ways on placemaking.
quality and the system’s
Aerial view of MU radar
It has changed what used to be a district almost deserted in the
operational conditions.
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Development of the Marunouchi area as Japan’s first and
Joining Housing Development Project
in Vietnam
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detail/20150421181221.html
exemplar leased office district started in 1890. Since then, it
has taken shape as an area of integrated urban scenery as
the local authority and landowners worked together on urban
Smartphone Link Display Audio
Europe
Vietnam
Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to enter the housing
development project in Vietnam, working in partnership with the
Singapore company Sembcorp Development. The project will
unified development of sidewalks and roads in such a way as to
Link Display Audio (SDA), which supports both Google Android
involve the construction of eleven 16-18 story condominium towers
create a “comfortable community space,” providing a quiet and
Auto
restful environment as well as a stage for outdoor musical and
to be launched in the European market this summer. Connecting a
Some 1,419 units are planned for the complex, which will be built
other vibrant events. This may be seen in the sidewalks which have
smartphone to SDA allows users, either by touchscreen or by voice
in phases in the “main gate” area of Vietnam Singapore Industrial
been widened to seven meters on both sides of the avenue in all
control, to safely and simply access navigation maps and other apps,
Park ( VSIP1 ) in Binh
same grade level to allow the road space to be
to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages,
Duong. Marking the first
utilized in many ways, including the provision of
and listen to music while driving. This will be the first MMC model to
collaboration between
trees, benches and sculptures; the organization
be fitted with this system, and the company will sequentially expand
them, the two companies
of seasonal events such as mid-summer Bon
the models on which, and the regions in which, it is available.
will also work to promote
in the province of Binh Duong, just north of Ho Chi Minh City.
Festival dances and year-end illuminations; and
real estate developments
the setting up of sidewalk cafes.
in the vicinity of other
The project is designed to increase the area’s value as a
VSIPs in the country.
fascinatingly diversified business district and to further expand
Note 1: A joint venture between a
Singaporean consortium led by Sembcorp Development and Becamex
IDC, a state-owned enterprise of Binh
Duong Province
its use as a community space so as to increase foot traffic and
even more magnetic city.
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Google Android Auto Maps
Let Google Maps lead you to your destination.
It’s easy to get where you’re going with
free voice-guided navigation, live traffic
information, lane guidance and more.
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Tokyo, which is hosting the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, an
Apple CarPlay Home Screen
CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially
designed for driving scenarios allowing the user to
access maps and the Internet, to make calls, and to
send and receive messages.
Perspective of project
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promote urban tourism. By so doing it will contribute to making
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Mitsubishi Estate group companies Mitsubishi Jisho Residence
and Mitsubishi Jisho Community are working together with
condominium home owners associations in conducting
emergency drills aimed at preserving human life and infrastructure
in the event of a natural disaster. Since the major earthquake and
up of emergency plans. To ensure that residents are able to
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is fitting its Smartphone
and Apple CarPlay mirroring solutions, to the 2016 Pajero due
Four to five people work together in actually assembling and installing a manhole toilet.
warehouses storing emergency food and water and the drawing
development. Marunouchi Naka-Dori, in particular, has seen the
TM
Japan
tsunami in 2011, measures taken have included the provision of
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Water filtration and supply system
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visited by many people other than those working there.
Using Emergency Drills to
Form Mutual Assistance System
with Residents
astronomy, electrical and
surgical operations at a
evenings and on weekends into a thriving and diverse community
Front Line
physics, meteorology,
and Management, The Area Management Association and
The project has retained and developed the overall urban
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Japan
make full and practical use of such facilities in an emergency, the
companies have been conducting more effective and advanced
drills and exercises. In a large-scale emergency drill conducted
at a condominium in Chiba Prefecture in March this year, training
centered on the assembly of
manhole toilets. Homeowners
also received hands-on training
in the use of coagulant agents
for portable toilets for times
when water to flush toilets
is unavailable.
Helping homeowners confirm the location of
manholes proposed for emergency use within
the grounds of a condominium.
Mitsubishi Estate
Est.1937
Otemachi Bldg., 6-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8133
Mitsubishi Estate is a comprehensive real estate developer
operating a spectrum of businesses including the development,
leasing and management of office buildings, residential
property, retail property and hotels. In the residential business,
group company Mitsubishi Jisho Residence undertakes the
development, sales and leasing of apartment buildings while
group company Mitsubishi Jisho Community undertakes
the management of apartment buildings. The Marunouchi
Redevelopment Project represents a culmination of the urban and
community development the company has engaged itself in over
the last 120 years.
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from
Global Spotlight focuses on employees from the Mitsubishi companies who are excelling
in their respective fields around the world. In each issue we will get to know different
employees, who will tell us about their hometowns, businesses, culture, and pastimes.
My Career with MEI
from
Hong Kong
India
Global
Spotlight
Gurgaon, where the Mitsubishi Electric
Uniquely Asia
India Private Limited (MEI) head office
Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most
west of the capital, New Delhi. Delhi
vibrant cities — it is bustling, lively
has been continuously inhabited from the 6th century BC and is
and full of opportunities. The city itself
famous for several UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and the Red Fort.
is located, is a leading financial and
industrial centre 19.9 miles (32 km) south-
is beautiful, with a distinctive skyline,
Humayun’s Tomb: a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Delhi
MEI was established in 2010, with offices in Gurgaon and Bangalore, and has grown to become a
and the infrastructure that has been
company offering a wide range of innovative and high-quality products for the Indian market. These include
developed makes it a very convenient and accessible place to live and work. Hong Kong is also a diverse
products and solutions for Air Conditioners, Visual & Imaging, Power Semiconductor & Devices. It is also
city with people from all walks of life including both local people and a thriving expatriate community, which
involved in the manufacture and sales of Factory Automation
keeps it very interesting. In particular, I enjoy the large number and diversity of restaurants in the city —
products and Computerized Numerical Controllers.
there are new restaurants opening every week and new places to explore, from local hawker stands to
Michelin-starred restaurants.
I am responsible for brand management and brand awareness
activities in my role of Corporate Marketing Communications, and I
The finance industry is one of Hong Kong’s four economic pillars, and working in this field in the region
has been a privilege and very interesting. I began my career in investment banking over 25 years ago and
ensure consistency through all forms of communication. My duties
include creating and disseminating various print and multimedia
feel I have witnessed Asia change quite
materials, managing direct mail appeals, distributing press releases
dramatically, with many countries developing
and newsletters and managing the MEI website.
Mr. Abhi Shekhar
Building where MEI is located
rapidly. We have an inside view of where
CSR activities and festivals
investments are flowing throughout the
region and also globally, and the constantly
changing environment means we need to be
CSR is also an integral part of my job. In August 2014,
flexible and adapt to changes.
we conducted tree plantation activites in Gurgaon, which
Sr. Executive,
Corporate Marketing Communications
Mitsubishi Electric India
Private Limited
A subsidiary of
Mitsubishi Electric
was an outdoor event with colleagues and children
Mr. Augusto King
Managing Director,
Head of Capital Markets Group, Asia
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities
(HK) Holdings, Limited
A subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ
Securities Holdings
Initial Impressions of MUFG
volunteering from a co-participant school. I thoroughly
I joined MUFG’s securities business earlier
the most emotionally rewarding part of my job. We also
enjoy volunteering for CSR activities and feel that it’s
had a proud moment
this year as Head of Capital Markets, Asia,
and it has been a very productive and fulfilling
Tree planting activity with local schoolchildren
time so far. I have travelled around the region
a “Green Crusader” award at an event organized by an NGO.
when MEI received
We celebrate a lot of festivals at MEI, one of which is Diwali, the
visiting our MUFG (including BTMU) offices
and am amazed at the extensive network, long
festival of lights, celebrated across India and at all MEI offices. A few
history and commitment to the region. Clients
other festivals and events that are celebrated at MEI are Christmas,
Independence Day and Republic Day.
talk about the consistency of our relationships
that we have enjoyed during good and more
Lots of enthusiasm at a festival event held at MEI
©Imaginechina / JIJI PRESS PHOTO
My Personal Life
importantly bad times. I am also impressed with the quality of our people across the region. The Capital
Markets team is here to serve MUFG's clients; without silos (a system, process, department, that operates
in isolation from others), we are integrated with the rest of the group. Clients would always expect to see
Outside of work, I like spending time with my family and also love
“Team A” on their deals because we only have one team!
to go on long drives with friends. There are a lot of places in and
From what I have seen so far, I am confident we can build a strong business working together as ONE
around Gurgaon’s geographic periphery and a host of hill stations
MUFG. MUFG is not only a powerful Japanese financial group, it is truly Asian and it is truly global. The
in the Himalayas which make a good outing for the weekend.
Capital Markets team in Asia works with MUFG’s clients to provide access to the international capital
Karim Hotel’s tandoori chicken is my favorite delicacy, this being a
markets across multi-currencies. We have seen some recent successes in the offshore RMB (“CNH”) bond
popular North Indian dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared
market where we lead-managed three very successful transactions for our corporate clients and through
our extensive distribution network placed these bonds to high quality end-investors. I look forward to
with yogurt and spices. The name comes from the cylindrical clay
Karim Hotel’s tandoori chicken is one of the best!
oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared.
working closely with members of this big family.
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Green
Diamonds
Green Diamonds highlights the ongoing efforts of Mitsubishi companies
to foster a greener, more sustainable planet and brighter, more vibrant
communities through wide-ranging environmental and social initiatives.
Scholarship Fund for East Timor
National University Students
developed by Australia and East Timor in the Joint
Timor-Leste
Petroleum Development Area in the Timor Sea. The
scholarship program was established in gratitude to East
Yuzawa Geothermal Power Starts Construction
Work on the Wasabizawa Geothermal Power Plant
Astomos Energy has decided to establish a scholarship
Timor for its stable and long-term supply of LP gas and
Yuzawa Geothermal Power Co., Ltd, was established in Akita
program in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste1
to nurture human resources who would contribute to the
Prefecture in April 2010 through joint investment by Electric
(East Timor). Over the next four years, scholarships will
and development of East Timor. In doing so, the Astomos
Power Development Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Materials and
be awarded to students at the Universidade Nacional
Energy scholarship program is contributing to the further
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical. After the environmental impact
Timor Lorosa'e2 (UNTL). Since January 2008, Astomos
strengthening of ties between Japan and East Timor.
evaluation process for the Wasabizawa Geothermal Power
Energy has purchased all LP gas produced at gas fields
Note 1: Portuguese for East Timor. Note 2: Native Tetun for East Timor.
Plant was completed on October 31 2014, construction of
Japan
the plant commenced on May 25 this year. The Wasabizawa
Plant will generate 42,000 kilowatts of electricity.
With a view to the plant being commissioned in May 2019,
construction work
is proceeding
with great
care given to
preservation of
Mr.Tsutomu Yagi, Executive Officer, Deputy
General Manager, International Business
Division, hands scholarship award certificates
to each of the recipients, together with a UNTL
third-year agricultural department student who
was selected to visit Japan as a trainee.
the environment
Commemorative photo of award ceremony with 20 UNTL scholarship students. From front left, Mr. Abraao Dos Santos, Director-General for Higher
Education; Dr. Aurelio Guterres, Rector, Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e; Mr. Eiji Yamamoto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Embassy of Japan; Mr. Tsutomu Yagi; and Ms. Ligia Tomas Correia, Deputy Rector for Cooperation Affairs, Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e.
Project Exhibition on Theme of
Upcycling Pressboard Offcuts
of products.
Japan
Five works were displayed at the exhibition, including
drink coasters modelled to a tree stump motif, posh food
and top priority
Groundbreaking ritual during Shinto Prayers for Safety Ceremony
on safety.
Export to Japan of Coffee Beans
from Colombian Smallhold Farmers
Colombia
Mitsubishi Paper Mills held an exhibition with the
dishes and a card game using illustrations of different
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has decided that, in
collaboration of creative artists on the theme of upcycling
plants. Visitors to the exhibition were able to handle and
collaboration with the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros
pressboard offcuts. Made from 100% high-quality craft
enjoy the highly individual works as well as experience
de Colombia (FNC), it will start to export to Japan coffee
pulp, pressboard is a kind of paper used in the production
the attraction and charm of the materials used in
beans produced by smallhold farmers already receiving
of insulating material in transformers and in a wide range
making pressboard.
support under its International Contribution Program. MC
began assisting Colombia’s smallhold coffee growers
in 2008 to support the Forest Ranger Families Program
instituted as a national campaign by the Colombian
government for the
注）色校時の最終画像に
差し替え
Works exploiting the features and attraction of the materials used to make pressboard. From left: single-flower
vases; food dishes; playing cards; coasters; a cinerary urn for pets.
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Coasters in the shape of tree stump slices. Piled on top of one another
makes them look like a real tree trunk. When laying them out for use they
make one think of tree felling and when putting them away they make
one think of tree planting – allowing the user to experience the forest
regeneration process.
purpose of eradicating
Smallhold farmers harvest coffee cherries.
the cultivation of
infrastructure and the environment. MC intends to continue
illegal crops. Under its
working with the Colombian government, FNC and other
assistance, MC offers
relevant bodies to support smallhold coffee farmers in
skills development
an effort to assist with the country’s efforts to alleviate
training relating to
poverty and eradicate illegal crops, thereby contributing to
Colombia’s overall development.
With MC’s assistance, advances can
be seen in the technology for removing
the fruit or pulp from the cherry and in
the drying process, leading to a major
improvement in coffee bean quality.
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