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ベンダ工業様の新本社技術研究所設立に伴い、展示スペース「BENDA INNOVATION TEC GALLERY」を新設しました。当社はデザイン・内装展示施工を担当しています。 「メイドインジャパンの技術力を世界へ」を力強く発信し、取引先をはじめ、従業員の関心・満足度向上および共感を図るため、コーポレートカラーであるベンダブルーを基調にして、強く印象に残る空間を創出しました。GALLERYの中心からINNOVATIONが広がり、交わり、世界を円(リング)で繋つないでいく、100年先のさらなる飛躍に向けた起点となる空間を目指しました。

This project is an upcycling activity that complements and displays "scrap" generated from building materials and interiors materials as "furniture," reuses them as recycled materials, and gives back to the earth. According to the Ministry of the Environment, the amount of industrial waste generated in Japan in fiscal year 2020 is 373.82 million tons* per year, and nearly 1 million tons of scrap is generated per day. We, the creators who come into contact with various materials in our concept design work every day, felt that it was our responsibility to take the lead in spreading the message of recycling the earth's limited resources to society and the local community. We formed a team of young creators within the company to plan and manage the project as a social contribution activity. We enclosed and complemented the shredded waste materials in a transparent skin made of recycled vinyl as furniture, and displays to appeal to the message with an art displays-like expression, and toured offices and public spaces both in Japan and overseas. After a certain period of displays, the materials will be returned to interiors and construction site as interiors resources, and the next waste material will be enclosed, supplemented, and displays in a traveling sustainability project. In order to reach as many people as possible, a launch displays was held in the entrance space of the company's office to solicit sponsoring companies, and it has received support from many sponsoring companies, local people, and educational institutions. The exhibition is based on an interiors concept that allows anyone to intuitively grasp the message, by allowing people to "see, learn about, and touch" "interior waste materials" that are not seen in everyday life, and to displays as a "trigger" for thinking about a better future and a sustainable society. *Source: Ministry of the Environment, "Total Emissions in 2020"

This is a reconstruction project for the showroom and office of Kyushu Mitsubishi Motors Sales Co., Ltd. It is an 8-story steel-framed building, and we were in charge of the interiors design and construction of the cafe and restaurant on the first floor and the showroom on the second floor. As a new landmark for Yakuin, Fukuoka City, we aimed to create a space that can connect with people and the city (region) with the concept of "obi". The cafe and restaurant are concept design to be an open space that is easy to enter and to be a communication space integrated with the showroom. In addition, we installed large digital signage, a turntable that symbolically displays cars, and a lighted ceiling, and sprinkled elements to naturally make customers at the cafe interested in cars. The showroom on the second floor adopts an organic design that makes extensive use of curved surfaces that symbolize the "obi", and the ceiling has a concept design pattern that deforms Mitsubishi's three diamonds. In addition, the showroom is based on the Mitsubishi brand colors of black, white, and gray, and has a simple and solid feel that is "typical of Mitsubishi Motors". In addition, we set up a kids' corner where children can have fun even if they come as a family, a corner to promote V2H technology, and a dedicated corner for important business negotiations, and designed the space to further update the functions of a conventional showroom space. construction: PS Mitsubishi/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Transportation Construction Engineering Joint Venture [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] In addition to existing customers, we received a request to create a space that would attract a wide range of new customer groups that had not been fully captured until now, such as young families and young people who are not very interested in cars. [Solution] The cafe restaurant on the first floor facing the main street has openable sash windows that eliminate borders between the terrace seats and the inside of the store, allowing signage images and various events to be promoted all the way to the street, aiming to create a space that can attract a wide variety of customers. The symbolic spiral staircase and atrium leading to the showroom on the second floor, and the uniformity of materials that unite the two floors, naturally invite customers who use the cafe restaurant into the showroom, where they can experience Mitsubishi Motors' V2H technology and the latest technology, and experience the potential of automobiles to bring sustainable prosperity and happiness to people, creating an iconic environment. The showroom was planned with the customer's perspective in mind throughout, with a kids' corner located in the center so that children can be kept an eye on while business negotiations are taking place. In addition, consideration has been given to reducing the environmental impact by incorporating V2H linked to the solar power generation system installed on the building's rooftop, motion sensors, and lighting control with an automatic dimming system. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Goto Naoki [Architecture/ concept design] Takao Kazuyoshi, Sawada Riho [Production/ construction] Nakano Keiji

This project involved renovating and enhancing the value of an office building located in a corner of Kanda Ogawamachi, approximately 20 years old. The main renovations included a portion of the exterior façade, the building sign, the first-floor entrance, and the common area on the standard floor (fourth floor). The overall concept design concept was "timeless and biophilic concept design." By effectively utilizing the existing granite space, we minimized waste disposal during removal. By combining traditional and new materials, we achieved a cost-effective concept design that is both sustainable and cost-effective. *Biophilic concept design: A design or methodology that allows occupants to feel connected to nature. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] After 20 years in business, the building's entrance and other concept design elements were becoming outdated, and its competitiveness within the area was declining. Furthermore, since the building's entrance does not face a main street, the main traffic flow felt somewhat like a back alley, leaving room for improvement in terms of the building's visibility. Taking these challenges into consideration, this project required renovations to the entrance, facade, and some of the standard floors to improve the property's competitiveness and visibility. [Solution] To soften the previously dark, backstreet-like feel of the building, the facade was fitted with dynamic wood-grain louvers and indirect lighting, creating a brighter look. The entrance hall's dual aesthetic of glass and natural wood revamps the old-fashioned feel and aims to boost the motivation of employees. Sanitary equipment, such as the restrooms and kitchens on the office floors, was also updated to comply with new standards, including antibacterial properties. These comprehensive renovations aim to make the entire building a safe and secure place for employees. [Customer Feedback] NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's sales, design, and construction staff worked together on this project, allowing us to successfully complete the project. We would like to express our gratitude for their meticulous support at each phase. We believe that the renovated facade and entrance fully function as the new face of the building. <Our project members> [Development] Takuya Kitai [Sales and project management] Masahiro Harada, Kayu Tatsumi [Research] Wataru Takada [design, layout] Hiroyuki Nii, Ayaka Miyane, Yoshiteru Igarashi [Production and construction] Mai Sakai, Tomokuni Hasegawa, Ikuya Sasaki

This is an experimental facility aimed at expanding Panasonic's air quality and air conditioning product solutions, with three themes in mind: "Air quality issues in non-residential spaces," "A place to co-create with business partners," and "Experience the latest prototypes that control the seven elements of air quality." Through this facility, you can actually experience the "wind," which leads to the promotion of solutions that meet customer needs through co-creation and development. In order to allow you to feel the wind in various locations as air quality and air conditioning solutions, group worksheets, meeting spaces, and private booths are available, making it possible to experience the "wind" in each situation. The purpose of using this facility is to promote co-creation and further lead to the practice of a human-centered product development process. [Social Issues / Customer Issues / Requests] In order to expand the scope of air quality and air conditioning solutions, we received a request to create a place that would more attractively convey the excellent features of the latest products. [Solution] Taking advantage of the glass façade that pours in natural light, we aimed to create a space that feels more comfortable when the solution "wind" overlaps. We have also devised ways to highlight the effectiveness of "wind" as one of the interiors components. Furthermore, the air quality and conditioning solutions incorporated into each booth and area have been designed with consideration given to the layout and zoning so that they are not simply displays, but can also be used for meetings and workspaces. [Customer feedback] Thanks to the well-balanced proposal for materials that have a natural feel, such as wood grain and stone, the plants blended into the space when they were added, creating a space that harmonizes with the wind and gives a sense of well-being. Furthermore, when our employees actually used the space, they could see for themselves that it was a comfortable, easy-to-spend layout. <Our project members> [Sales and project management] Nomura Medias: Sato Hikaru [design, layout] Mori Hiroaki [Production and construction] Nomura Medias: Kawabata Toshiaki, Sano Kazuhiro

This project was launched in July 2020 by Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd., a member of the Daiwa House Group, as the third installment of its rental office business, MID POINT, which aims to realize the concept of “work and home proximity.” We were responsible for concept design, schematic design, working drawings, and construction. The store is located in the Kosugi 3rd Avenue complex, a two-minute walk from Musashi-Kosugi Station, and is conveniently located for both work and customer service. In addition to the traditional office space, the lounge also features a kitchen equipped with tableware and cooking utensils, making it a space that can be used not only for business purposes, but also for holding events for contracted employees. There is also a cafe open to the local community, which can be used by those who are not contracted with MID POINT. We were also in charge of the following stores:・MID POINT Omori (Opening February 2022) ・MID POINT Shibuya Shinsen (Opening December 2021) ・MID POINT Kawasaki (Opening April 2021) ・MID POINT Meguro Fudomae (Opening November 2018) [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] We were asked to provide a cafe and a lounge space on the first floor that is easy for our clients to use while ensuring sufficient office space and number of rooms. [Solution] By concentrating the kitchen and plumbing equipment in the center of the first floor, we were able to maximize the number of seats in the cafe and lounge while improving space efficiency. In addition, by making the kitchen a counter kitchen, we were able to concept design the cafe and office space to be separated while still allowing a full view of the entire space. [Customer Feedback] As the third base for MID POINT, we were able to achieve an excellent balance between upgrading the existing base and adding a new cafe. In addition, despite the difficult floor plan, they adjusted the layout to ensure the comfort of each space while securing the rent income. <Our project members> ・MID POINT Musashi-Kosugi [Sales/Project Management] Keita Shima [design, layout] Hiroyuki Nii, Ayaka Miyane [Production/ construction] Kentaro Hirano [Planning/Operation Advice] Sahoko Suzuki, Naoki Nomura ・MID POINT Omori [Sales/Project Management] Takashi Kobori, Keita Shima, Mizuki Ichihara [Planning] Taku Sugimoto [concept design Direction] Hisako Kashiwasawa, Sayaka Eto ・MID POINT Shibuya Shinsen [Sales/Project Management] Takashi Kobori, Keita Shima, Mizuki Ichihara [Planning] Taku Sugimoto

This is a Head Office renovation project for Nice Co., Ltd., a distributor of wood and building materials, celebrating its 70th anniversary. We were selected as the result of a proposal competition. Based on the concept of "knowing trees and communicating about trees," we aimed to build a base where wood specialists can gather and create a sustainable circulation centered on wood, thereby aiming to be a "facility that contributes to creating a bright society with trees" that can further stimulate the distribution of wood. The first and second floors, where visitors are welcomed, and the eighth floor, which has a reception room, were considered to be places that could appeal to customers, and were concept design using Nice's original wood products as materials. In the lobby, the dynamic wooden colonnade that stretches up to the high ceiling of the atrium and the vertical blinds made of lace material attached to the large glass windows gently block the view from the outside world, and the scattered glass lamps express the sunlight filtering through the trees, making the most of the large space to create a hospitality space. On the 7th floor, where employees gather, we have set up a conference room and a reading corner so that employees can enjoy and spontaneously interact with "trees." It is a place for artisans to gather and browse technology. By creating spaces where employees can concentrate and spaces that encourage active communication, we have created a flexible space configuration that caters to the working style of each employee. [Social issues/customer issues/requests] The specific request for this renewal was to share concept design and values that symbolize sustainability, such as "carbon-free and wood-based," and to create an office environment that improves communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Solution] In order to realize the strong desire for wood-based materials, we communicated closely with NICE's project managers and their own factory managers, and proceeded with concept design while deciding on the materials and color of the wood. The communication area for employees is intentionally designed to have no boundaries, and the area is softly divided by furniture such as a family restaurant bench and a solo desk where you can concentrate on your work, centered around an arched bookshelf. By making it an OA floor, it has the function of realizing a flexible working style. [Customer feedback] NOMURA Co.,Ltd. took on the project, and thanks to them we were able to create a welcoming space that is reminiscent of a high-quality, relaxed hotel lobby, something we would never have dreamed up ourselves. This time, they used a variety of their own products and tree species as materials. What could have easily been a disjointed impression was managed to exquisitely harmonize the characteristics of the tree species with the space, achieving a wooden renovation befitting a company with roots in "wood". We are extremely grateful that this was made possible by NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's high level concept design and technical capabilities. <Our project members> [Development] Kitai Takuya [Sales and project promotion] Kitai Takuya, Nakayabu Midori, Yoshii Seijun [design, layout] Taibichi Sachiko, Hiura Nao [Production and construction] Hirowatari Ryokazu, Iwashita Nozomi, Kikuchi Nohara

Business Brain Ota Showa Co., Ltd. (Below, BBS) has been in business for more than 50 years and provides consulting, system construction and operation, and business process outsourcing. our company moved to Head Office to reduce office space to accommodate new ways of working and to realize a carbon-neutral society, and was in charge of the entrance and conference room areas in design, layout and construction. The layout plan is structured around two key words: history, which has supported client management accounting, and the near future, which supports innovation and digital innovation. It also conveys a sense of gravity as a consulting company originating in Japan and a desire to become a 100 year company. In order to express the "history" and "near future" characteristic of BBS, the "history" was expressed with wooden ribs of different sizes, and the base material of the whole space was used. In contrast to the wooden ribs, the "future" is represented by a central light box in the center of the floor, and the same delicate lines of original glass film and indirect lighting are used. < our company Project Member > [Sales/Project Management] Keiji Kawashima [Planning/Design/Direction] Hisako Kashiwase [Planning/concept design] Sayaka Eto [Production Management] Yusuke Yamazaki

This is a renovation plan for the Toyobo Building, located along the Dojima River in Osaka, an area filled with charming historical buildings and abundant nature. The Dojima River is a river with an attractive landscape that represents Osaka, known as the "City of Water," so we aimed to create a place where people can work energetically while enjoying the comfort of this location. The plaza is designed as if the deck along the river extends to the building, and a swaying willow tree is placed as the symbolic tree, allowing people to visually feel the river breeze. The facade incorporates concept design inspired by the grandeur of the Dojima River and the density of its waves. The building's exterior is wrapped in a soft wave design, which is intended to harmonize with the building and become a new symbol of the city. The lobby lounge is designed to coordinate with the facade, giving continuity between the inside and outside, and by adopting sofas of various shapes and original acoustics, it creates a comfortable atmosphere. In addition, visual art that visualizes the outside environment such as temperature and wind is applied to the central pillar, allowing people to feel the comfort of the river breeze even indoors. Each floor is decorated with photographs of the Dojima River showing its various faces, while the restrooms feature original art that delicately depicts waves. The different color palettes on each floor will surprise visitors.

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures various packaging containers using materials such as metal, plastic, paper and glass, and as one of the world's leading comprehensive container manufacturers, has provided products that support all aspects of people's lives. As a renovation project for the Innovation Gallery on the 15th floor of Head Office, this facility was concept design with the concept of "a place where various information and people that will trigger daily life, work and the future can meet and communicate". [Social issues / Customer issues / Requests] Through this renovation, we would like to turn the Innovation Gallery into an information dissemination facility to create and activate dialogue with customers. We would like to disseminate the latest technologies and efforts, including the core technologies of each Toyo Seikan Group company, and make it a facility that is recognized both inside and outside the company as a place where you can obtain the latest information on packaging containers. The above requests were received. [Solution] We have set up a topic displays corner that disseminates the "now" of packaging containers through the latest technologies and efforts, and have adopted a modular concept design as a mechanism for easy operation in a timely manner. We have also set up displays corner for the core technologies of each group company, and designed the concept design to intuitively convey the "core technologies" that are the strengths of each company and the "comprehensive strength" of the Toyo Seikan Group. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yoshiki Yamada [Planning] Atsuro Iizuka [design, layout] Kaoru Ueda, Akika Yamada, Hironobu Teruyoshi [Production/ construction] Takashi Kodama

This project involved design, layout of the showroom for the Tsu Factory, which is the core of Panasonic Corporation's founding business of wiring device production. We aimed to gain further trust from customers by having visitors experience the hidden technical capabilities and cutting-edge production system behind the wiring device products in displays room and factory. displays room is composed of sections on "history," "product introduction," "Tsu Factory introduction," and "Factory technology and production capacity introduction," and is designed to link with various parts of each building on the premises. We considered everything, including the factory tour, to be elements that make up the showroom, and aimed to turn the entire factory into a showroom by creating a path from displays room to the manufacturing building. [Social issues/customer issues/requests] In order to build the theme of the facility, "trust," with customers, our role was to materialize through experience how visitors could deepen their understanding of the Tsu Factory's technical capabilities, factory production capacity, and history. [Solution] Based on the keyword "trust," we picked out the strengths of the Tsu Factory that are incorporated into the products, and created points that would give visitors notice and surprise through displays. By connecting each point, displays is structured so that visitors can gradually deepen their understanding as they proceed along the route. We created a space where the "trust" between visitors and the factory can be deepened throughout the entire experience. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Hikaru Sato, Yu Takahashi [design, layout] Hiroaki Mori, Minamo Maeda, Mayumi Shigematsu [Production/ construction] Kazuya Fujii, Masaru Oishi

Since opening as a whisky museum in 1998, the number of visitors has exceeded 600,000, due in part to the airing of TV dramas and the arrival of the highball boom. As the facility has deteriorated and the way displays are displayed has become outdated, the decision was made to renovate the former Whisky Museum in the first phase of the project while also reviewing the entire Yoichi Distillery tour facility. The Yoichi Distillery is an important point of contact where visitors can experience Nikka, and it is also a sacred place for whisky fans. However, the previous tour facility was not at a level commensurate with its importance, and the fact that it has not kept up with the changes and evolution of the world was a major issue in the current renovation. The main theme of the renovation is to create a story about the ideal whisky making of founder Masataka Taketsuru, or Yoichi as the origin of Nikka, and how it will move forward into the future, and to foster understanding and empathy for the Nikka brand. [Social issues / Customer issues / Requests] 1. The purpose of the renovation is to further improve the understanding and satisfaction of visitors, increase the number of Nikka fans, and strengthen the brand. ② With the growing popularity of whisky, we will renovate displays to meet the needs of the expanding user base and diversifying visitors. ③ We will reorganize the exhibits to accommodate the increasing number of foreign visitors. ④ We will target visitors who are interested in whisky. ⑤ We will displays everything from the basics, such as the manufacturing process, to the details and trivia, but we would like the exhibits to be intuitive and not comprehensive. These were the requests we received. [Solution] In planning and designing this exhibit, we made a major shift in our thinking from the general and comprehensive whisky information provided by the whisky museum, and tried a completely new approach to displays. Based on the concept of "Learn about the essence of Nikka Whisky through the brand stories of Nikka's four products," we focused on the four brands that represent Nikka and turned each brand story into an displays experience. We aimed to create an experience where visitors could learn about the essence of Nikka Whisky and basic knowledge of whisky while following the brand stories. displays include footage of various people working at the distillery giving talks and introducing the important role of the blender, and for the first time ever incorporate displays design that whisky fans have never seen before. displays commentary includes trivia information for the main target audience, and many displays also include content that reveals the secrets of the manufacturing process that gives shape to the individuality of the products. Regarding multilingualization, displays commentary will be written in Japanese and English as a base, and digital technology has been introduced that allows visitors to read translated commentary on their personal mobile phones to accommodate Chinese visitors, who make up the majority of the visitors. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Matsubara Tadayuki [Creative Direction] Tamura Keiyu [concept design Direction] Suzuki Fujie [concept design Planning] Yamada Akira, Shirodo Kensaku [Planning] Yanagihara Tomoko, Iizuka Atsuro [Production] Iwasaki Tsukasa, Umemoto Ikushige

Panasonic Laboratory Tokyo (PLT) has been renovated as an R&D base in Tokyo that practices new ways of working in the With/After COVID-19 environment. PLT was established in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo in April 2016, and then moved to its current location in Shiodome Hama-rikyu in December 2018. It has been operated as a "co-creation lab" that conducts co-creation innovation activities such as AI-HUB and Robotics-HUB, which collaborate with both inside and outside the company, centered on engineers who develop advanced technologies that are close to people as the "Hitotics Laboratory". In the With/After COVID-19 environment, we are not limiting the place of work to the office, but are realizing new ways of working, including online. In addition, we have redesigned the office with the concept of "SHARE" in mind, and reviewed the value and functions required for the office, based on the position of the office as a base for practicing co-creation innovation with both inside and outside the company since its opening. "SHARE" means "sharing" various things such as "thoughts and experiences," "information and context," and "friends and encounters" of the people who work together at PLT. PLT is a facility where the residents take the initiative in constantly updating themselves, as an R&D base for "questioning, feeling, and sharing" well-being in daily life and work, and as an office for invigorating co-creation innovation activities, with the office renovation marking the start of a new "SHARE." <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Ryo Sugaya [Planning/ concept design] Sayaka Koga, Ryosuke Naga, eiei haymanmyint [Production/ construction] Yosuke Ito

The Fukushima City Creative Business Salon Development Project was a project that was commissioned by our Tokyo Head Office and the design was taken over by our Tohoku Branch, with a competition held in July 2021 as an open proposal. The project aims to renovate the permanent displays room of the Fukushima City Industrial Exchange Plaza on the second floor of the complex facility Corasse Fukushima at the west exit of Fukushima Station, close to JR Fukushima Station, and to develop a co-working space and shared offices as a new business exchange hub, and to renovate it into a facility that can be used comfortably by businessmen, freelancers, university students, etc. The floor area is approximately 755 square meters. Photography is particularly popular in Fukushima, and a gallery has been set up on the wall of the co-working space to display the rich local nature and seasonal scenery and seasonal almanac taken by citizen photographers, as well as culture and art that displays the rich sensibilities of Fukushima people. concept design concept of this salon is the "Shikisai Gallery," which combines the seasonal almanac of Fukushima with the rich color sense of Fukushima people, and we have created a gallery that can be viewed in a more relaxed manner, as a gallery created together with Fukushima citizens. [Social Issues / Customer Issues / Requests] While a spacious layout was required in the post-COVID era, the zoning method and number of seats were also required to take profits into consideration. The floors, walls, and ceilings of the shared office, business exchange space, coworking space, and meeting room were required to have a taste for each environment, and the layout and furniture selection was required to suit the convenience of each user, such as businessmen, freelancers, and university students, as a facility that can be used comfortably by a variety of users such as businessmen, freelancers, and university students. [Solution] As a creative place to create new businesses, the large facility area was utilized to develop the entire space into two zones with two different images. The business exchange space was designed as a zone with an active, bright, natural, and comfortable cafe image, with the walls and floors of the corporate PR displays based on white, creating an environment where you can feel the warmth of wood, and was composed of easily movable furniture for various purposes such as seminars and networking events. The coworking space was designed as a calm lounge zone based on gray, with a sharp environment with dark brown and dark wood on the niche walls, and the furniture was configured to suit the various conveniences of each individual, such as sofas and big tables for relaxing and counter seats where you can concentrate alone. In addition, we enhanced the functions of the corporate PR displays space as a way to build connections with the local area and form a community, and added the "Shikisai Gallery" displays, which we will be creating together with Fukushima citizens, with the aim of creating new connections between the people who use the facility and the city. <Our project members> [Development] Akihiko Nishimura [Sales and project management] Keisuke Yoshida [design, layout] Takayuki Kobayashi, Kenichi Suzuki, Makio Miura [Design management] Kazunobu Nakamura [Production and construction] Johei Saito

COLOPL, Inc. has been creating new experiences under the mission of "Entertainment in Real Life - Making everyday life more fun and wonderful". In order to continue providing new experiences to people during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the infection continues to spread, we believe that it is important to create an office environment where people can work safely and communicate easily, so we created an office with the aim of creating a "scientifically based, cutting-edge office specialized in infectious disease countermeasures". We aim to streamline operations in line with the new era and create original ideas, creating an environment where employees can increase their productivity and thrive. Linoleum, an antiviral natural material and carbon neutral material, is used for the flooring and fixtures, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society that takes SDGs and ESG into consideration. We aim to improve the motivation and productivity of creators by providing mechanisms to encourage communication such as standing meeting spaces, a game corner for use in research and development, and a bear library with a wide range of books. DE-SIGN Inc. was in charge of the overall project management, SIGNAL Inc. was in charge of the concept design, and our company was mainly in charge of interiors, fixtures, and sign graphics construction. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Kaori Murakami [Production/ construction] Katsuya Banno, Nozomi Iwashita, Ikuho Oiwa