Since its founding almost 70 years ago, Japanese toy manufacturer Kawada has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, creating high-quality toys for adults and children alike. The company applies the philosophy of monozukuri to its production, using molding technology it has perfected through decades of dedication to produce toys of the highest quality. We speak with president Masakazu Kobayashi, who explains how Kawada’s stunning toys have captivated three generations in Japan and how the company continues to delight customers with its unique products. Now it aims to bring it toys to a wider global audience.
Since its founding almost 70 years ago, Japanese toy manufacturer Kawada has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, creating high-quality toys for adults and children alike. The company applies the philosophy of monozukuri to its production, using molding technology it has perfected through decades of dedication to produce toys of the highest quality. We speak with president Masakazu Kobayashi, who explains how Kawada’s stunning toys have captivated three generations in Japan and how the company continues to delight customers with its unique products. Now it aims to bring it toys to a wider global audience.
Amid the endless typing and clicking on smartphones and computers, ink-based writing instruments continue to prevail, which is why Platinum Pen remains committed to providing high-quality, elegant and affordable fountain pens to discerning customers for whom the art of writing will never die. We speak with president Toshiya Nakata to learn more about Platinum’s high-quality products and how Platinum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, combines tradition and innovation to develop writing instruments fit for the needs and desires of its modern customers, based firmly on the belief that its fountain pens will always have a place even in our highly digitalized world.
Amid the endless typing and clicking on smartphones and computers, ink-based writing instruments continue to prevail, which is why Platinum Pen remains committed to providing high-quality, elegant and affordable fountain pens to discerning customers for whom the art of writing will never die. We speak with president Toshiya Nakata to learn more about Platinum’s high-quality products and how Platinum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, combines tradition and innovation to develop writing instruments fit for the needs and desires of its modern customers, based firmly on the belief that its fountain pens will always have a place even in our highly digitalized world.
As a leading construction consultant, Chodai provides infrastructure development solutions that resolve social issues. We are recognized for the solid expertise of our team of outstanding professionals and our technology and creativity that cover a wide range of areas including civil engineering structures such as bridges and tunnels, roads and railways, lifelines such as water and electricity, ports and rivers, schools, and medical facilities.
As a leading construction consultant, Chodai provides infrastructure development solutions that resolve social issues. We are recognized for the solid expertise of our team of outstanding professionals and our technology and creativity that cover a wide range of areas including civil engineering structures such as bridges and tunnels, roads and railways, lifelines such as water and electricity, ports and rivers, schools, and medical facilities.
We speak about some of the major trends in the electronics and automotives industry with Yota Sakai, President of Taiyo Kogyo, which is developing state-of-the-art PCBs for the latest smart vehicles and electric vehicles. Mr. Sakai also gives more insight into his company and its technology cultivated over the past 70 years.
We speak about some of the major trends in the electronics and automotives industry with Yota Sakai, President of Taiyo Kogyo, which is developing state-of-the-art PCBs for the latest smart vehicles and electric vehicles. Mr. Sakai also gives more insight into his company and its technology cultivated over the past 70 years.
Based on its long-cultivated know-how and industry-leading technology, Everloy develops specialized spray nozzles essential to the manufacturing process, customizing its products to meet each client’s specific needs. In a conversation with president, Keiro Fujiwara, we gain more insight into the company’s technology and products.
Based on its long-cultivated know-how and industry-leading technology, Everloy develops specialized spray nozzles essential to the manufacturing process, customizing its products to meet each client’s specific needs. In a conversation with president, Keiro Fujiwara, we gain more insight into the company’s technology and products.
Incorporating both software and hardware, Itoh Denki’s fully-integrated conveyer solutions enable customers to reach the cutting-edge of logistics technology. We speak with president Tetsuya Itoh to learn more about how the company develops market-leading automation solutions for factories and logistical centers based on innovation, modularity and security.
Incorporating both software and hardware, Itoh Denki’s fully-integrated conveyer solutions enable customers to reach the cutting-edge of logistics technology. We speak with president Tetsuya Itoh to learn more about how the company develops market-leading automation solutions for factories and logistical centers based on innovation, modularity and security.
Since its establishment in 1968, Tsukasa Chemical Industry has been a leader in the production of high-performance packaging machines and a range of plastic products for several industries. Having gained a strong position on the domestic market over the years, the company now has an eye on global expansion. We speak with president Takeshi Nishimura to learn more about the company’s products and plans for the future.
Since its establishment in 1968, Tsukasa Chemical Industry has been a leader in the production of high-performance packaging machines and a range of plastic products for several industries. Having gained a strong position on the domestic market over the years, the company now has an eye on global expansion. We speak with president Takeshi Nishimura to learn more about the company’s products and plans for the future.
In one of the world’s oldest manufacturing processes, Ichikawa continues to bring new innovations to ensure production of the highest-quality paper using the lowest amount of energy. We speak with Masataka Ushio to learn more about Ichikawa’s original press-felts, shoe press belts and transfer belts technologies and how they are essential to environmentally-friendly paper-making, and tried and trusted by paper manufacturers across the globe.
In one of the world’s oldest manufacturing processes, Ichikawa continues to bring new innovations to ensure production of the highest-quality paper using the lowest amount of energy. We speak with Masataka Ushio to learn more about Ichikawa’s original press-felts, shoe press belts and transfer belts technologies and how they are essential to environmentally-friendly paper-making, and tried and trusted by paper manufacturers across the globe.
In Japan, coal was the dominant energy source for much of the first half of the 20th century, but like most developed countries today, the industry and its importance has undergone a dramatic shift. Supported by industry giants, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Corporation, to help transition its operations away from pure coal to the production of coke (a by-product of coal), Nippon Coke has successfully diversified into other areas such as fuel sales, engineering and environmental services. We speak with president Kazuya Kage to gain more insight into the industry and its efforts to address environmental issues.
In Japan, coal was the dominant energy source for much of the first half of the 20th century, but like most developed countries today, the industry and its importance has undergone a dramatic shift. Supported by industry giants, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Corporation, to help transition its operations away from pure coal to the production of coke (a by-product of coal), Nippon Coke has successfully diversified into other areas such as fuel sales, engineering and environmental services. We speak with president Kazuya Kage to gain more insight into the industry and its efforts to address environmental issues.
Having grown into the world leader in wiper blade rubber production over the last 68 years, Fukoku’s dedication to constant innovation enables the company to produce custom-made solutions for the automotive industry and beyond. We speak with president Takashi Ogawa to learn more about the company’s essential products, its plans for the future and mostly importantly, about the ‘Fukoku Way’.
Having grown into the world leader in wiper blade rubber production over the last 68 years, Fukoku’s dedication to constant innovation enables the company to produce custom-made solutions for the automotive industry and beyond. We speak with president Takashi Ogawa to learn more about the company’s essential products, its plans for the future and mostly importantly, about the ‘Fukoku Way’.
