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The 2024 Japan Prize Award Ceremony Is Held with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan in Attendance

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Each year, the winners of the Japan prize are recommended by approximately 15,500 prominent scientists and engineers from around the world, and decided by a rigorous examination taking about 1 year.

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  • Each year, the winners of the Japan prize are recommended by approximately 15,500 prominent scientists and engineers from around the world, and decided by a rigorous examination taking about 1 year.
  • The ceremony was attended by about 150 guests, starting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, heads of the three branches of government and other related officials, and representatives from various other elements of society.
  • His Majesty the Emperor delivered remarks, followed by speeches by the three winners, and congratulatory remarks by Hidehisa Otsuji, President of the House of Councilors.
  • This year's award ceremony can be viewed from the links below.

Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA Hotel Recognized for Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Booking.com’s Traveller Awards is an esteemed list of international properties based on over 308 million customer reviews.

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  • Booking.com’s Traveller Awards is an esteemed list of international properties based on over 308 million customer reviews.
  • The final review score was calculated on December 1, 2023, based on reviews received in the previous three years.
  • “Our ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA property, which opened to customers in February 2023, demonstrates our continued dedication to developing exceptional properties and experiences for long-term travel.
  • This is the second hotel that the Company has developed for the ENT TERRACE brand, with the other one located in Asakusa.

FACEWHITE Completes Pre-A Funding and Continues Strong Push into Overseas Markets with Chinese Content

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.

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  • recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.
  • Founded in 2013 and registered in 2018, the brand name "Garden" has now been one of the top domestic production companies of animation series and movies.
  • The company has long been dedicated to promoting and distributing Chinese IPs overseas.
  • Utilizing the funds raised in this financing round, the company will continue to push its distribution and merchandise licensing sales, recruit talent, and further enhance the expansion of Chinese cultural content in Japan and other overseas markets.

Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions to Supply Elevators and Escalators for New Capital Relocation Project in Indonesia

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Monday, February 26, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Tadashi Matsumoto) announced today that PT.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Tadashi Matsumoto) announced today that PT.
  • Mitsubishi Jaya Elevator and Escalator (MJEE), which is engaged in sales, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of elevators and escalators in Indonesia, has secured a major order to supply a total of 55 units, comprising 33 elevators and 22 escalators, for the Indonesia New Capital Relocation Project (Phase 1).
  • The government has set a target date of 2045 for the complete relocation to the new capital.
  • MJEE began selling elevators and escalators in Indonesia in 1996, and has since established itself as a market leader in the country.

TIER IV introduces its remote monitoring solution for Level 4 autonomous driving services

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

TOKYO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV , a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, announces the launch of its " L4 Remote Monitoring " tailored for Level 4 AD services.

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  • TOKYO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV , a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, announces the launch of its " L4 Remote Monitoring " tailored for Level 4 AD services.
  • This solution provides automotive cameras and microphones needed for remote monitoring, a cloud-based video streaming server, and a user-friendly monitoring application.
  • The remote monitoring system that supports these successful demonstrations is now being offered as a standalone remote monitoring solution.
  • As AD technology continues to evolve and spread, TIER IV's remote monitoring solution will contribute to the realization of safer AD services.