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This is Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to infectious diseases. With the theme of "Connecting the Past and Present of Infectious Diseases to the Future," it is a facility that conveys the knowledge and experience that humanity has built up from the past to the present, and the steps we are taking towards the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light memories of humanity's past struggles against infectious diseases, and it is anticipated that infectious diseases will continue to be a threat to us. In this context, the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum of Infectious Diseases aims to provide a place where people can acquire "correct knowledge and correct actions" regarding infectious diseases. By renovating an existing facility, an annex of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, and leveraging the achievements of the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Foundation and the high level of expertise of the supervisors, the museum, which differentiates itself from the memorial museum, consists of two displays rooms. Our company consistently handled everything from architectural renovation to displays design and construction, signage, content, and leaflet concept design.

The Kumamoto Earthquake in April 2016 caused damage to the castle tower. In response to people's longing for the castle tower to be restored to its original form, the city of Kumamoto made it a policy to restore the castle tower as soon as possible. The building was completed in March 2021 with the latest earthquake-resistant technology. In the 400 years since the castle was built, the wishes of the people who have repaired the castle each time there has been a repeated disaster have been carried over, and the message from the people of Kumamoto living in the present for the future of the next 100 to 400 years is contained. At displays, we organized themes in chronological order from the basement to the top floor, and created a space that is easy to understand and impressive through the use of models, videos, and wall concept design, as well as the spatial concept design corresponding to the themes. Focusing not on the castle as a whole but on the castle tower, it conveys the history of the castle at the time of its construction, its architectural design, its defensive functions, the development of the castle and the town, and the thoughts and history of the people who have repaired it every time they have suffered disasters. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] ・ To convey the historical, architectural and spiritual significance of the castle tower, which is a symbol of recovery from the Kumamoto Earthquake. It is also important to communicate that Kumamoto Castle, which has historically suffered from numerous natural disasters, has been revived again after the earthquake. ・ Focusing not on Kumamoto Castle as a whole, but on the castle tower of Kumamoto Castle, sharing roles with the contents of displays of the surrounding facilities, and working for cooperation and complementation. ・ Since there are many restrictions on the preservation environment in the castle tower, basically the actual materials should not be displays, but the historical displays of the castle tower of Kumamoto Castle after the Seinan War should be added. ・ From the perspective of Universal concept design, introduce interactive displays and multilingual audio guides so that a wide range of people can enjoy displays. We received the above request. Solution: With the main focus on the castle tower, we organized the story along a time axis, from the castle's construction to the present, and set themes for each era on each floor. On the first floor is the period of Kato Kiyomasa, who built the castle, and the Hosokawa period, who later became the lord of the domain, the modern period, which experienced a complete fire and reconstruction, and the present day, which is devoted to the Kumamoto earthquake and its restoration. The story is arranged so that you can follow the period from the lower floor to the upper floor.In order to convey the strong will of the people who have repaired the castle tower every time there has been a series of disasters since the Edo period, "I want to restore Kumamoto Castle and pass it on to future generations." the film focuses on the castle tower. In addition, to cater to a wide range of visitors, we planned and realized multilingual audio guides and tactile models of the castle tower. Customer Comments: displays is organized in a way that is easy for anyone to understand and attract interest, such as explanations using models and projection mapping, and multilingual audio guides using title signs and apps, and has been well received by visitors. < our company Project Members > [Development] Masanori Yokoyama [Sales and Project Management] Masanori Yokoyama, Haruka Amano, Anjin Sawada [design, layout] Mitsuyo Ashida, Yuichiro Tsutsumi, Rie Makigara, Nanako Wajun, Yoichi Honda, Naoya Fujiwara [Shaping] Nobuyuki Endo [Production and construction] Yu Ikeya, Yoshikazu Kimura

The approximately 1.2km-long runway remains in Uzurano-cho, Kasai City, are the remains of an airfield built during the war, and many other war relics are scattered around the area, remaining to this day. The Kasai City Regional Revitalization Center "sora Kasai" serves as an exchange hub for touring these relics, and the "Uzurano Museum" within it was created as the centerpiece of a field museum that conveys the historical facts of the war. The basic plan for the facility was awarded to a joint venture of three companies, with Ohba Co., Ltd. and Iruka Design Group Co., Ltd. joining from the design stage, and our company was mainly in charge of the museum displays. Subsequently, we were awarded the contract to produce displays independently, and the period from planning to completion spanned approximately six years. Towards completion, after going through a review committee, we created it together with many people, including Kasai City, local war history researchers who had conducted research for many years, preservation societies, supervising professors, and a company that produced full-scale airplane models. This museum, built on the runway, centers around displays two full-scale airplane models deeply connected to this area, while also introducing the short but rich history of Unono Airfield. We aimed to create a museum unique to Unono, one that makes the most of the story and unique location of this place. The mission of this museum is to weave together the memories of this place, preserve them in tangible form, and pass them on to future generations. We hope it will become a place to reflect on peace and connect people.

"Koniwa House" is a place where babies, families, and friends can spend relaxing time together. The interior, which feels like stepping into a picture book, is a space where you can feel like you've come to a friend's house, with a diaper changing area, a nursing area, and a kitchen/living room where you can feed your baby milk or baby food. "Komorira no Mori" is a play area where babies, kids, and families can all spend time as they please with peace of mind. It is divided into an area where babies and their families can relax in peace, and an area with exciting play features for children who have started to move around actively. In the center of the spacious area, there is also a base camp corner where parents with children of different ages can keep an eye on everything. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] The request was to create a space for parents and children that goes a step further than the success of Lalaport Hiratsuka, so that people with children in Numazu City and Shizuoka Prefecture can not only shop but also enjoy a relaxing day out. [Solution] We planned and concept design the space with the intention of creating a place where childcare can be shared regardless of gender or age, not just by mothers caring for their children. In addition to creating an extraordinary concept design that makes it fun for both adults and children to come here, we also paid attention to the safety and well-being of siblings while their parents are caring for the baby, especially for families with children of different ages. <Our Project Members> [Sales] Hidefumi Ikuta, Hiroshi Mitsui [Planning] Team M: Mari Matsumoto, Aya Nishimoto [Design] Kei Matsuzawa [construction] Yusuke Yamada

The Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, which preserves the value of Mt. Fuji, registered as a World Cultural Heritage site as "an object of worship and a source of artistic inspiration," for future generations, underwent renovations in the spring of 2022. The renovated facility offers panel displays and interactive content that clearly explain the abundant displays and make the charm of Mt. Fuji more enjoyable to understand. To effectively convey to visitors, including many foreigners, that Mt. Fuji is "an object of worship and a source of artistic inspiration," our company created displays guide system called "Fuji Guide" that features a spatial experience linked to smartphones and tablets, as well as multilingual (7 languages) and displays commentary. In "World Heritage Mt. Fuji VR," which can be experienced with VR goggles in 360° video, visitors can trace the path of faith walked by pilgrims in the past, from Misaka Pass, which has been depicted in ukiyo-e prints, to the summit of Mt. Fuji. We aimed to create content that would allow visitors to learn more about Mt. Fuji through dynamic perspectives that are not usually seen, and to make them want to visit the site. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] Since its completion in 2016, displays has faced challenges due to its experiential nature, resulting in a lack of displays materials and insufficient explanatory text for international visitors. The request for this renewal was to make the exhibit easier to understand and more appealing. [Solution] displays graphics have been rearranged for greater clarity, missing information has been added to the explanatory text, and the displays placement has been adjusted to guide visitors along a smoother route. In displays guide system, all existing apps have been converted to web browsers and multilingual support has been implemented to ensure that the explanatory content is easily understood regardless of cultural background. In addition, 3D maps and 360-degree still image content have been adopted to create a more immersive experience. From an operational standpoint, a user-friendly CMS (Content Management System) has been built, making it easy to respond to any revisions to the explanatory text. For VR production, content has been created that allows visitors to trace the path of Fuji worship in VR, employing immersive footage shot by drones and a simultaneous playback system designed with operational considerations in mind. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Maria Uemura [Digital Content Planning] Hironori Mima, Aya Watanabe, Saki Kanehara, Saki Miyahara, Minori Hayashi [design, layout] Kaori Akazawa [Production & construction] Akinobu Takahashi [System Design & construction] Saki Kanehara, Minori Hayashi ~Related Links~ [NOMLAB] ・Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center

This project involves the relocation and reconstruction of the Ishinomaki Cultural Center, a museum in Ishinomaki City that was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Following the earthquake, Ishinomaki City planned a new complex of cultural facilities, including a theater and a museum, to serve as a new cultural hub within the city, and the development of the Ishinomaki City Museum, which will succeed the Ishinomaki Cultural Center, has been underway. The Ishinomaki City Museum's concept is "a museum that disseminates the rich history of Ishinomaki nurtured by the great river and the sea," and it consists of a history and culture displays room, a Mori Collection displays room, a Takahashi Eikichi works displays room, an exhibition room for pioneers associated with Ishinomaki, and a special displays room. The distinctive features of displays displays experience include displays that focus on "landscape" as a new way of being a history museum, displays that share "history = time" in collaboration with contemporary artist Yamagami Yukihiro, displays space concept design that resonates with the architectural design of the complex of cultural facilities, and hands-on displays that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the real thing, imagine the scene, and learn history, with various efforts made to draw out the interests and concerns of visitors from multiple angles. In addition, exhibitions will be held in the special displays room, which meets the requirements of a "publicly approved facility" that allows for the borrowing and public display of valuable materials.

Shuri Castle is currently undergoing restoration and reconstruction following a fire that broke out on October 31, 2019. The project aims for the "Reiwa Restoration" of Shuri Castle, which is a symbol of Okinawa's identity, by conveying the memories of the fire, the image of the restoration beginning at the site, and the historical culture of Shuri Castle, while holding various events and events aimed at the restoration and reconstruction of Shuri Castle, by interweaving the thoughts of various actors, including local residents and residents in the vicinity of Shuri Castle, people with Okinawan roots living in Japan and overseas, tourists, and those involved in the restoration project. In October 2021, a new observation deck was set up for public viewing, and our company produced signage to guide visitors to the pay area, graphics for the temporary enclosure that show scenes of reconstruction work, and explanatory graphics that show activities leading up to reconstruction and details of Shuri Castle. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] ・ We would like to raise the awareness of "Shuri Castle Seiden Reconstruction" and create a sense of expectation for the main body construction, and to carry out displays Plan that conveys the contents of the reconstruction work plan centering on the outline of the lost garden. - To increase the attractiveness of the museum by weaving the thoughts of visitors and various other actors. ・ As an issue unique to Okinawa, production should be based on the assumption that the specifications can withstand typhoons, high temperature and humidity, and salt damage. There were the above requests and issues. Solution: Signage to guide visitors to the pay area was designed to introduce points of interest and raise awareness of the Seiden Restoration and interest in Shuri Castle Park as a whole. In the temporary enclosure in front of the Hoshinmon gate at the entrance, a series of graphics showing the appearance of Shuri Castle's main hall in the past, scenes of reconstruction work, and contemporary events were connected together to create a concept design that allows visitors to intuitively understand the reconstruction work and process. In addition, a detailed explanation attached to the temporary enclosure explains Shuri Castle as it existed and the details of future construction, and is designed to be detachable in consideration of relocation as construction progresses or in the event of a typhoon. < our company Project Members > [Sales/Project Management] Haruya Miwa, Hiroko Yamase [Planning] Shigeo Fujii, Yuka Sueda [design, layout] Tadashi Yuasa, Misa Sanjoba [Structural Design] Katsumi Tanda [Production/construction] Yoshito Inoue

This facility, jointly established by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City in the basement of the Life Science Building at the Nagoya City Science Museum (a registered museum), aims to deepen understanding of Nobel laureates associated with Aichi and Nagoya through explanations of their award-winning displays, related artifacts, and interactive exhibits, as well as to convey their backgrounds, personalities, and messages to visitors. It is a hybrid space where, due to its movable unit displays, everything can be moved and stored, and when the roll-back chairs are deployed, it becomes a hall with approximately 200 seats. Our company was responsible for the facility's basic concept and planning, as well as renovation, displays design, and the production and installation displays. (Production details include unit production, lighting and sound equipment, video software and hardware, models, signage and graphics, etc.) Nagoya City Science Museum, Life Science Building: SRC structure, 6 floors above ground/2 floors below ground, total floor area 6,816.13 m², displays area (5 rooms in total) approximately 2,500 u (including memorial room B2F approximately 300 u) [Social displays /Customer issues/requests] ① A "hybrid renovation design" that allows for quick conversion between the different functions of a hall (auditorium) and displays room. ② "displays" that distinguish the personalities of the award recipients and their passion for science, and "experiential devices" for the award-winning research content as a science museum displays. We received the above two requests. [Solutions] Regarding ①: We adopted wall-mounted retractable seating (roll-back chairs), secured displays booths with self-propelled functions and storage space, and adopted a scene dimming manager that can accommodate a variety of uses. Regarding ②: We created content based on real answers and information provided through direct interviews with the award recipients, and thoroughly analyzed the award-winning research to extract playful elements and turn it into an experience/game. [Customer Feedback] We received the following comments when the museum opened: ・There are many Nobel Prize displays rooms throughout Japan, but this displays gives the best understanding of the awards! (Professor Hiroshi Amano) ・As a Nobel Prize displays, it incorporates various unique ideas that are unlike any other, allowing children to learn about the award recipients and their research while having fun. (Chief Curator, Science Museum) <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Akihiko Suganuma, Maika Ueda [Creative Direction] Hideki Narita [Content Production Direction] Mao Horii [Research & Planning] So Watanabe, Naoko Nakase, Mao Horii, Nozomi Fukao, Miwako Kiuchi [concept design] Mitsuyo Ashida, Yoichi Honda [Facility Renovation Design] Sakae Kirioka, Yoichi Kawakami [Production & construction] Hironari Ota, Yoshiyuki Ando, Satoshi Iwama ~Related Links~ [Related Achievements] ・Nagoya City Science Museum

Founded in 1965 by Dr. Yutaka Nakamura, known as the father of sports for people with disabilities in Japan, Taiyo no Ie is a facility that supports the independence of people with disabilities through life, work and sports, with the philosophy of "No Charity, but a Chance". Looking back on the founder, Dr. Yutaka Nakamura, the history of welfare for people with disabilities in Japan and Taiyo no Ie, the legacy of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games and the history of sports for people with disabilities, the establishment of the Taiyo Museum was planned as a place where people with physical, intellectual, mental and developmental disabilities who still find it difficult to live can have dreams and hopes. The concept of this museum is "learn," "experience," and "be moved," and visitors can view materials and archives, see tools that support the lives of people with disabilities, and experience sports for people with disabilities. The Taiyo Museum is also a place for local exchange and a base for continuing to disseminate information toward a society of coexistence in the future. We want people to discover their own potential and create a society where everyone can live as they are. We aim to expand the circle of activities toward the realization of a truly symbiotic society from Beppu to Japan and overseas.

This museum tells the history of the Suiheisha, which was the cornerstone of the Buraku liberation movement aiming to establish peace and human rights. This renovation is part of the commemorative project for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-Japan Suiheisha, a significant milestone since March 3, 1922. In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on human rights, as evidenced by the enactment of the "Human Rights Protection Measures Promotion Act" and the "Ainu New Law," as well as the SDGs and the International Council of Museums (ICOM)'s redefinition of museums. The Suiheisha Declaration, read aloud at the founding convention of the All-Japan Suiheisha, which read, "Let there be passion in the world of man, let there be light for mankind," was the first declaration of human rights in Japan and the first declaration of human rights issued by a discriminated minority in the world. When discussing human rights, the existence of the Suiheisha Museum, a human rights information center established in the birthplace of the Suiheisha, is of great significance. In this renovation, the "Suiheisha Declaration," which became the fundamental spirit of the movement, has been brought into focus once again. In addition, famous quotes from prominent figures, people close to the museum, works of art, and works submitted through public competitions have been collected, bringing inspiration and persuasiveness through the power of words. At the same time, a key feature is its high degree of updateability, allowing for the addition of comments from the general public at any time. In addition, we have incorporated a spirit of respecting diversity and accepting each other's differences into displays.

This is a newly established tourist information center located within the public passageway of JR Kokura Station, the gateway to Kitakyushu City. With the aim of improving the satisfaction of tourists, including the increasing number of foreign visitors, and promoting sightseeing around the city, the existing information center, which was approximately 15 years old, was closed and relocated within the same station premises, and an expanded and newly constructed center was built. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] The requests included creating a user-friendly and comfortable space for travelers, equipping the center with hardware and software for a digital signage system with updatable content so that travelers can search for tourist information themselves, setting up the center with consideration for foreign visitors, such as installing foreign currency exchange machines, and ensuring that the center meets the highest standard "Category 3" *2 certified by JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) *1. [Solution] In addition to meeting the above requests, the plan and proposal aimed to create an information center that would be effective even in the post-COVID-19 era. Based on the concept of "the gateway to Kyushu where you can experience Japan," the design reflects the progressive nature of Kitakyushu City, a mecca for craftsmanship, while also incorporating traditional concept design of the castle town of Kokura. Carefully selected interiors materials ensure a safe and clean space. Functionally, concept design includes a contactless face-to-face system using monitors, a system that allows travelers to upload and share travel information via social media, and a setup where the entire exterior glass wall becomes a digital signage displaying the charms of Kitakyushu City at night. concept design is innovative and characteristic of Kitakyushu City, unified in clean white, and features a bright, open, and inviting atmosphere with its all-glass facade. While harmonizing with the modern station interior based on gray, concept design also asserts its role as an information center by incorporating concept design inspired by Kokura weaving and other lively elements. Located at JR Kokura Station, the gateway to Kitakyushu City, this symbolic concept design conveys the charms of Kitakyushu City to both domestic and international visitors, raising expectations for their journey. [Customer Feedback] concept design of the tourist information center reflected the space our city envisioned creating, including the services it would provide, resulting in a tourist information center befitting the "gateway to Kitakyushu City." Despite the many constraints of being located within a train station, their rich imagination and high technical skills allowed them to overcome numerous challenges. We expect this facility to be used even more by the many tourists visiting our city. *1. About the JNTO Certified Foreign Tourist Information Center Certification System: Based on the "Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Foreign Tourist Information Centers (established January 2012, revised April 2018)" set by the Japan Tourism Agency, JNTO has been operating a certification system for foreign tourist information centers since fiscal year 2012. This certification system divides information centers into three categories and partner facilities based on their location, function, etc., and certifies them accordingly. Certification is renewed every three years, and JNTO aims to improve the functionality and quality of JNTO-certified foreign tourist information centers nationwide by providing support services such as interpretation services and training sessions. *2. What is the highest standard "Category 3"? English support is available at all times. In addition, a system is in place to provide information in two or more languages other than English at all times. Nationwide level tourist information is provided. Generally open all year round. Wi-Fi is available. Located in a gateway or a location with many foreign visitors. <From the Japan National Tourism Organization website> <Our project members> [Development] Satoru Soeda [Sales and project management] Satoru Soeda [Planning, design, layout] Chieri Nishimura [Production and construction] Kazuya Hijikuro

Kids Garden Minami-Aoyama is a 2,200m2 facility that is one of the largest facilities in Tokyo for children from 1 to 9 years old. It is a 4 minute walk from Gaienmae Station and is equipped with a heated indoor pool. From infancy to childhood, when brain development is most active, children can receive detailed and authentic instruction tailored to each child, including an original early childhood education program developed jointly with Montessori and Shinmekai, and gymnastics and swimming programs supervised by special teams that support Olympians and top athletes. This facility is a place where you can encounter a wide variety of educational programs both at home and abroad, and the location of Aoyama is a place where various values, races and cultures come and go. We chose "CROSS" as a keyword because of the facility and location, and incorporated the intersection as a symbolic motif into concept design. In addition, it incorporates a mixed Japanese and Western taste to express CROSS. The Japanese elements, in particular, reflect the owner's desire to "Because we live in a globalized world, I want children to continue to have the good points and identity of Japan even after they grow up." and create a space where children can naturally come into contact with Japanese culture. We have created a space that is both safe and stylish by making full use of our company's know-how, which has been cultivated at many construction nursery schools. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] As a new private facility for child-rearing support, there was a request that we would like to achieve both safety and design, and that we would like to set the theme of the facility as "Japanese-cultural culture" with the assumption that foreign nationals would use the facility and observe it due to its location. Solution: As the essence of Japanese culture, we incorporated noren, traditional patterns, and traditional Japanese colors into the spatial concept design to create opportunities to experience Japanese culture on a daily basis. In order to contribute to child-rearing support, in order to differentiate itself from the typical concept design space for children, we created a unique concept design with the concept of "Japanese culture" and created a contact point with Japanese culture from childhood. [Customer feedback] This is the largest facility in the history of our company, but I think we were able to express a unified concept with high quality concept design. We were able to proceed to the opening without any problems thanks to flexible correction and compliance with the construction schedule. < our company Project Members > [Sales/Project Management] Kazuya Takada [design, layout] Mari Matsumoto, Ayako Hiruta [Signature/Graphic Design] Ayako Hiruta, Aki Haga [Production/construction] Ken Kogure, Takehiro Ichijo

Atsuta Shrine is home to the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, and has a long tradition of offering swords to the shrine throughout history. The Kusanagi-kan, a treasure trove of swords, is a unique sword-specialized displays hall at Atsuta Shrine, housing approximately 450 swords, including national treasures and important cultural properties, as well as swords that have been offered to the gods with prayers since ancient times. In addition to swords, visitors can admire paintings and historical documents related to swords, and there is an interactive corner where visitors can experience the weight of actual Japanese swords (katana and wakizashi) and two large tachi swords, the Shumei Sueno Aoe (Tarotachi) and Chiyozuru Kuniyasu (Jirotachi), which have been recreated to their actual length and weight. Our company was in charge of the museum's graphics, explanations of the sword displays, and video production. The video focuses on the theme of "The Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi - The Myth of its Transmission," which is also the origin of the name of the Kusanagi-kan. This exhibit presents the myth of the birth of the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword and the origin myth of its enshrinement at Atsuta Shrine in a graceful, picture-scroll style. The background music was also carefully chosen, beginning with the melodies of traditional Japanese gagaku instruments and culminating in the grand moment of the shrine's creation with orchestral sounds. The explanatory monitors for displays sword displays followed established viewing conventions, while also using larger fonts and numerous furigana (phonetic guides) to make them more accessible to a wider audience. <Our Project Members> [Sales] Izumiichiro Yamamoto, Kyoko Watanabe [Planning, Graphic Direction, Video Direction] Yuki Shimokuni [Fixture concept design] Tairo Miyake

This is an experiential food park focused on green tea, agriculture, and tourism. It is the largest market in the prefecture, comprising a market, restaurants, cafes, a kids' park, and tenant shops. The project was carried out as a collaborative project between four parties: Oigawa Agricultural Cooperative, Shimada City, Oigawa Railway, and Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., with the aim of improving the income of local farmers and creating a hub for local tourism. Our company handled everything from the basic and implementation plans to design, layout construction, and tenant leasing. Furthermore, under the production of Tokonatsu Infantry Group, we established a design joint venture with our company as the lead company and played a central role in driving operations until the opening. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] [Agricultural Promotion] and [Regional Development] are the keywords. This region is one of Japan's leading green tea producing areas, and while the tea farmers have absolute confidence in the quality of their tea, they faced the challenge of not knowing how to highlight its value and market it in the face of declining green tea consumption. Furthermore, despite the Oigawa Railway's steam locomotives and the abundant tourist resources of the Oigawa River basin, there was a challenge in that the area was not attracting tourists as much as it could have liked. Therefore, one of the objectives was to create a hub that would serve as a tourist base for the region. We tackled the challenges of creating a place where local farmers could sell their products with confidence by attractively promoting local specialties, and a place where local people could recognize and be proud of the charm of their hometown. [Solutions] 1. Be loved by the local community. 2. Make use of local resources. 3. Communicate in an easy-to-understand way We conveyed the idea that what is "taken for granted" by the local community and farmers is actually very valuable and attractive to people from other regions. By adding entertainment and concept design elements to create a unique experience, we added value and crafted attractive products and services. The new Oigawa Railway station has also opened, and the complex commercial facility, which was the first of its kind in the region, has become a big topic of conversation and is bustling with many customers every day. <Our Project Members> [Sales] Aya Nishimoto, Keisuke Iwasa [Planning] Ryusuke Nomura [design, layout] Noriaki Tamura, Kan Fujimura, Midori Arai [Production/ construction] Miyuki Nakamura, Yuki Saiki, Akihiro Yoshida, Hiroshi Udagawa, Hayato Kawatani [Leasing] Aya Nishimoto

Nurtured by the rich natural environment of the mountainous region of Aichi Prefecture, the Shitara Town Okumikawa Local History Museum inherits the message of its predecessor, "to convey the life and spirit of our hometown." Located next to the newly established Shitara Roadside Station, it has been renovated as a core facility for community development. displays space is filled with numerous valuable materials and regional treasures collected since the Taisho era. The lattice-based displays space, using modular lattice structures made from Shitara-produced cypress wood, is easily replaceable and can be used as a unique spatial infrastructure for the region for years to come. Visitors can explore the rich forest scenery, the diversity of living things, trace archaeology and history, and be enveloped in a rich collection of folklore, learning about the wisdom of life that is still passed down today. By creating and expressing relationships of action and consciousness transformation through the interactions between creators and users, the museum aims to raise awareness of sustainable lifestyles. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] 1) Facility development through increased use of Shitara Town-produced timber, positioned within the town's comprehensive plan and forest development plan. 2) Exhibiting tens of thousands of inherited displays and a well-equipped displays environment in response to the aging of the old local history museum. 3) Located at the southern gateway, providing guidance to the northern area and local resources, and revitalizing it as a field museum. 4) Reusing the handmade displays from the old local history museum and visualizing the inherited spirit of "Yui" (mutual support). 5) Creating a video archive of local resources, including the nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property "Tamamine Dengaku". [Solution] In line with Shitara Town's guidelines, displays rooms of the Okumikawa Local History Museum are constructed using cypress wood sourced locally from Shitara Town and processed into lattice structures. The folk materials on displays are a collection of handmade folk tools made from wood from the Edo, Taisho, and Showa periods, preserved and passed down through generations. The space is concept design as a uniquely regional space that reflects and conveys the awareness and value of the rich forest that people have shared across 100 years. displays begins with a diorama recreating a lush forest scene, and explores the region's resources by tracing its natural history, including biodiversity and geology, as well as archaeology and history. It also recreates scenes of life in the past through folklore exhibits, expressing the spirit of "mutual support" and bringing the folk artifact collection to life. displays allows visitors to experience "the life and spirit of our hometown," conveying the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors who survived in the harsh mountainous region. [Customer Feedback] Your extensive experience and technology have helped us achieve a wide range of challenges, including the continuation of the old building's theme of "conveying the life and spirit of our hometown," a clear and easy-to-understand displays theme, the ability to update displays, and the use of materials from Shitara Town. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Tetsuya Kurita, Teruko Takai [concept design Direction] Shunsuke Shimizu [Planning, design, layout] Koichi Ido, Yoichi Miyakoshi, Nobuyuki Endo [Production & construction] Koichiro Takahashi, Takeshi Suezaki