Iwate Prefecture

Mitsubishi Electric Receives Order for ±700MVA STATCOM Aimed at Stabilizing Power Grid in Northeast Japan

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Technology, Utilities, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Iwate Prefecture, Mitsubishi Electric, Israel Electric Corporation, STATCOM, Carbon, Electric power

The STATCOM is expected to be operational by the end of 2031.

Key Points: 
  • The STATCOM is expected to be operational by the end of 2031.
  • The ongoing introduction of renewable energy generation in northeastern Japan's power grid will contribute to carbon neutrality, but will also make it more difficult to maintain a stable power supply.
  • STATCOMs are devices that control and stabilize power voltage in a power system by instantly providing reactive power.
  • Mitsubishi Electrics' STATCOM supports power-oscillation damping and harmonic voltage suppression based on technologies that have been optimized through extensive testing.

Seiko U.S. Special Edition Seigaiha Designs Blend Symbolism, Craftsmanship And Cutting-edge Technology

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Friday, August 20, 2021
Iwate Prefecture, Symbolism, Movement, Shinto, Collection, Dream, Torque, 140th, ISO, Multimedia, Special edition, Lumibrite, Spirituality, Technology, Diving, Television, Jewellery, Publishing

MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Seiko Watch of America has announced the introduction of two extraordinary U.S. Special Editions celebrating the ancient "Seigaiha" or "blue ocean waves" pattern.

Key Points: 
  • MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Seiko Watch of America has announced the introduction of two extraordinary U.S. Special Editions celebrating the ancient "Seigaiha" or "blue ocean waves" pattern.
  • Exclusively available in the U.S. market, the watches, part of the high-intensity Prospex collection, combine the finest dive watch technology with centuries of tradition and craftsmanship.
  • The Seiko Prospex "Seigaiha" Limited Edition SLA053 ($3,200, limited edition of 500) will be available in August 2021, with Special Edition SLA059 ($3,300) following in November 2021, both exclusively in the U.S. market.
  • Seiko Watch Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seiko Holdings Corporation, which was stablished in 1881 and celebrates its 140th anniversary this year.

Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi Opens Its Doors

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Seiko, Watchmakers, Companies, Watches, Takizawa, Iwate, Wako, Kengo Kuma, Shizukuishi, Iwate, Iwate Prefecture, Mount Iwate, Takuya Tasso, Seiko Group

TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.
  • The studio was declared open on July 20, 2020, in a ceremony that took place simultaneously at the Wako building, a retail establishment of Seiko Holdings Corporation, in Tokyo and at the studio in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
  • In Tokyo, Shinji Hattori, the Chairman and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation, was joined by the studio's distinguished architect, Kengo Kuma, while, in Shizukuishi, the Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Takuya Tasso, participated alongside the studio's directors.
  • Explaining his design for the studio, Kengo Kuma said, "Grand Seiko's view of the importance of nature is reflected in every corner of its design and construction.

Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi Opens Its Doors

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Seiko, Watchmakers, Companies, Watches, Takizawa, Iwate, Wako, Kengo Kuma, Shizukuishi, Iwate, Iwate Prefecture, Mount Iwate, Takuya Tasso, Seiko Group

TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.
  • The studio was declared open on July 20, 2020, in a ceremony that took place simultaneously at the Wako building, a retail establishment of Seiko Holdings Corporation, in Tokyo and at the studio in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
  • In Tokyo, Shinji Hattori, the Chairman and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation, was joined by the studio's distinguished architect, Kengo Kuma, while, in Shizukuishi, the Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Takuya Tasso, participated alongside the studio's directors.
  • Explaining his design for the studio, Kengo Kuma said, "Grand Seiko's view of the importance of nature is reflected in every corner of its design and construction.