Two New Symbols of Tokyo Open on the Same Day New landmarks of Tokyo were born on November 1 in Ikebukuro and Shibuya. Shibuya Scramble Square and Hareza Ikebukuro are expected to become new destinati…

Nishimatsu Construction and Saga University announced that they have developed an improved version of the self-propelled inspection robot for cable-stayed bridges which were jointly developed before. …

　Japanese synthetic fiber and chemical maker Kuraray announced that it has developed a vest with a cooling device in the bottom of the neck which are designed to lower body temperature of construction…

Japanese electrical work contractor Toko Electrical Construction Co. held an inauguration ceremony on September 13 of Hanoi Office in Vietnam. Chairman Sakae Bada, President Hiroaki Aoki and many loca…

The US-based casino operator Caesars Entertainment revealed conceptual plans of integrated resorts for four prospective venues in Japan. The proposals target four cities; Tomakomai city of Hokkaido, O…

Since a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit southern Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan early in the morning of September 6, the relevant authorities and the construction industry has been perfor…

Japanese developer Mitsubishi Estate is constructing the nation’s first high rise using cross laminated timber (CLT) in Sendai City. The wood/steel structure, designed and built by Takenaka Corp., wil…

As local governments in Osaka are finalizing a bid to host the 2025 World Expo and develop the nation’s first casino resort in a man-made island in Osaka Bay, major construction companies have been pr…

Tokyo-based technology firm ZMP and taxi operator Hinomaru Kotsu launched on August 27 the world’s first pilot project to test an operation of autonomous driving taxis on public streets. The service r…

Japanese electronics giant Sony opened Ginza Sony Park at the former Sony Building site in Ginza, Tokyo on August 9. “The Ever-Changing Park” will be closed in fall 2020 and replaced by a new building…