We sat down with Mr. Hiroichi Yoshida, Chairman and founding member of power storage specialist ELIIY Power to discuss his second career as a pioneer of large type lithium ion batteries for Japan’s EV and power sector. Topics covered include Mr. Yoshida’s professional background, ELIIY Power’s work with major Japanese power companies, and their efforts to commercialize a next generation battery with a nonflammable electrolyte.
We sat down with Mr. Hiroichi Yoshida, Chairman and founding member of power storage specialist ELIIY Power to discuss his second career as a pioneer of large type lithium ion batteries for Japan’s EV and power sector. Topics covered include Mr. Yoshida’s professional background, ELIIY Power’s work with major Japanese power companies, and their efforts to commercialize a next generation battery with a nonflammable electrolyte.
Since their invention, railways have been a crucial means of transportation to any society utilising them and Nisshin Electric Construction ensures that the signalling systems that help create a safe journey for trains are installed correctly. In this interview, President Hitoshi Oga gives his views on the Japanese railway sector, the implementation of DX in trains and the history of Nisshin Electric.
Since their invention, railways have been a crucial means of transportation to any society utilising them and Nisshin Electric Construction ensures that the signalling systems that help create a safe journey for trains are installed correctly. In this interview, President Hitoshi Oga gives his views on the Japanese railway sector, the implementation of DX in trains and the history of Nisshin Electric.
We sat down with Mr. Mutsuo Uchida, president of Kubota Construction to discuss the ongoing need for repair and seismic strengthening of Japan’s water infrastructure, the impact of COVID-19 and Japan’s aging society on the construction sector, and how digital technologies may be the catalyst to break the sector out of its current stagnation.
We sat down with Mr. Mutsuo Uchida, president of Kubota Construction to discuss the ongoing need for repair and seismic strengthening of Japan’s water infrastructure, the impact of COVID-19 and Japan’s aging society on the construction sector, and how digital technologies may be the catalyst to break the sector out of its current stagnation.
Since its establishment in 1941, Enuma Chain, a comprehensive manufacturer of chains, has supported the industry with a series of developments to meet the needs of an age of diversification and complexity. The Worldfolio spoke to president Ryukichi Sato, who gives his take on monozukuri and explains more about Enuma’s products, technologies and their applications.
Since its establishment in 1941, Enuma Chain, a comprehensive manufacturer of chains, has supported the industry with a series of developments to meet the needs of an age of diversification and complexity. The Worldfolio spoke to president Ryukichi Sato, who gives his take on monozukuri and explains more about Enuma’s products, technologies and their applications.
Born and based in the middle of the monozukuri area of Tsubame-Sanjo, Twinbird is known for manufacturing high-quality home appliances, but is venturing into new fields. We had the pleasure to meet with Dr. Shigeaki Nomizu, President and CEO of Twinbird Corporation to learn more about their two new product lines “Takumi Premium” and “Kando Simple” as well as their unique Deep Freezer which utilizes Free-Piston Stirling Cooler (FPSC) technology and is now being applied in sophisticated sectors such as biopharmaceutical for transportation and storage of vaccines
Born and based in the middle of the monozukuri area of Tsubame-Sanjo, Twinbird is known for manufacturing high-quality home appliances, but is venturing into new fields. We had the pleasure to meet with Dr. Shigeaki Nomizu, President and CEO of Twinbird Corporation to learn more about their two new product lines “Takumi Premium” and “Kando Simple” as well as their unique Deep Freezer which utilizes Free-Piston Stirling Cooler (FPSC) technology and is now being applied in sophisticated sectors such as biopharmaceutical for transportation and storage of vaccines
Starting as a construction company in the postwar reconstruction period, Yorigami Maritime Construction has expanded horizons integrating heavy structure work, civil engineering, and architectural works. We spoke with President Masafumi Yorigami to find out more about their latest projects, such as building wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) for offshore wind power plant projects, as well as their new hybrid dredger and how they will be expanding their technologies to the overseas markets.
Starting as a construction company in the postwar reconstruction period, Yorigami Maritime Construction has expanded horizons integrating heavy structure work, civil engineering, and architectural works. We spoke with President Masafumi Yorigami to find out more about their latest projects, such as building wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) for offshore wind power plant projects, as well as their new hybrid dredger and how they will be expanding their technologies to the overseas markets.
In its role as a supply chain advisor for the chemical industry, ATTO Co., Ltd. imports raw chemicals and intermediates to Japan and provides related client services, such as helping customers identify manufacturers and suppliers within the Chinese market. Acting as a go-between for Japanese and Chinese companies brings with it a number of distinct challenges, including differences in quality control measures, regulatory considerations and cultural norms. We sat down with president and CEO Imako Aoyama to learn more about the company’s activities as well as to get her unique perspective on Japanese and Chinese business and cultural practices as a Chinese woman heading up a Japanese firm.
In its role as a supply chain advisor for the chemical industry, ATTO Co., Ltd. imports raw chemicals and intermediates to Japan and provides related client services, such as helping customers identify manufacturers and suppliers within the Chinese market. Acting as a go-between for Japanese and Chinese companies brings with it a number of distinct challenges, including differences in quality control measures, regulatory considerations and cultural norms. We sat down with president and CEO Imako Aoyama to learn more about the company’s activities as well as to get her unique perspective on Japanese and Chinese business and cultural practices as a Chinese woman heading up a Japanese firm.
With nearly 80 years’ experience as a comprehensive wholesaler, trader, and manufacturer of professional tools, Joyful Kiichi Holdings is Japan’s premiere professional tool problem solver. We sat down with President Kenichi Tanaka to discuss how Joyful supports Japanese manufacturing across the archipelago, as well as the firm’s original wrench and cutting tool brands.
With nearly 80 years’ experience as a comprehensive wholesaler, trader, and manufacturer of professional tools, Joyful Kiichi Holdings is Japan’s premiere professional tool problem solver. We sat down with President Kenichi Tanaka to discuss how Joyful supports Japanese manufacturing across the archipelago, as well as the firm’s original wrench and cutting tool brands.
Through a wide array of consulting services including valuation, cash flow analysis, property inspections and market studies Sanyu Appraisal offers property valuation services to Japanese and foreign investors alike. Founded in 1980, today they are the largest producer of appraisal reports within Japan, and are consistently top-ranking in sales revenue and number of licensed appraisers, respectively.
Through a wide array of consulting services including valuation, cash flow analysis, property inspections and market studies Sanyu Appraisal offers property valuation services to Japanese and foreign investors alike. Founded in 1980, today they are the largest producer of appraisal reports within Japan, and are consistently top-ranking in sales revenue and number of licensed appraisers, respectively.
From the cover of VOGUE Magazine, to the Tokyo Olympics ceremony, and from track and field sprint shoes to surgical assistive suits, Sun Corona Oda’s innovative textiles and composite materials have been showcased in various remarkable main stages, as well as workplaces around the world. In this occasion we e had the pleasure to sit down with President Tokio Oda to learn more about their converter system, as well as their philosophy based on a “lively management with lively hearts”, and their new world-class fiber division business including Sun Corona Oda’s original Flexcarbon method of mass producing CFRP material.
From the cover of VOGUE Magazine, to the Tokyo Olympics ceremony, and from track and field sprint shoes to surgical assistive suits, Sun Corona Oda’s innovative textiles and composite materials have been showcased in various remarkable main stages, as well as workplaces around the world. In this occasion we e had the pleasure to sit down with President Tokio Oda to learn more about their converter system, as well as their philosophy based on a “lively management with lively hearts”, and their new world-class fiber division business including Sun Corona Oda’s original Flexcarbon method of mass producing CFRP material.
