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Ichiken's New Movie: A Celebration of Construction Craftsmanship

In a vibrant celebration of the construction industry, Ichiken Co., Ltd. has launched its new film titled "Ichiken's APA Legends." This film serves as a promotional tool highlighting the company's expertise in building commercial facilities, specifically hotels. The movie was made available on Ichiken's official YouTube channel and features an engaging roundtable discussion among employees who have played pivotal roles in the construction of APA Hotels over the years.

Watch the Movie Here

The film is part of Ichiken’s initiative known as “New 4K,” aimed at redefining the industry's image to combat common stereotypes of being ‘harsh, dirty, and dangerous’. Instead, it focuses on four key aspects: income, vacation, aspirations, and being ‘cool’ in the workplace. Through the lens of this initiative, the film portrays not only the elegance of commercial construction but also the professionalism exhibited at construction sites and the beauty of teamwork.

Ichiken has a longstanding relationship with the APA Group, having been involved in the new construction of APA Hotels for nearly 15 years. As they embark on their 35th project in this series, they enthusiastically refer to key personnel involved as "Ichiken’s APA Legends." These include sales representatives and site managers who have been instrumental in creating enduring partnerships and executing large-scale projects. They come together to share invaluable stories and insights from their journeys in the construction industry.

Roundtable Participants:

• - Akihiro Toyoshima: Initial sales representative and now Sapporo branch manager.
• - Hiroshi Akashi: First site manager, currently assigned special duties at the Tokyo branch.
• - Kuni Hiro Masuda: Manager of the ongoing Saitama Shintoshin project, tied for the most projects supervised.
• - Nobuhisa Kitakata: First deputy site manager and currently oversees the Sapporo Station project.
• - Koji Hashimoto: Manager with the highest number of guest rooms constructed, also active at the Tokyo branch.

Additionally, the film features comments from Fumiko Mototani, the President of APA Hotels, who contributes her perspective on this successful collaboration.

The roundtable discussion aims to inspire the next generation of employees by making the construction industry more appealing and showcasing the rewarding aspects of their profession. Through this initiative, Ichiken hopes to foster a better understanding of the construction sector among young professionals and enhance interest in potential career opportunities.

As stakeholders in the construction sector, Ichiken aims to continue promoting industry excellence and is excited about the positive portrayal of their ongoing partnership with the APA Group.

Promotional Short Video Available

In addition to the full-length film, Ichiken has released a promotional short video to further highlight the messages contained within the main feature.

Watch the Promotional Video Here

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Ichiken Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Hiroyuki Hasegawa
• - Headquarters: 2-15-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-6015
• - Founded: June 15, 1930
• - Capital: ¥4,326,496,860
• - Business Activities: General construction, leasing business, residential and commercial facility development, multiplex commercial facility planning, design, construction, and supervision, specialized store planning, design, construction, and supervision.

For more information on Ichiken, you can visit their official website and their YouTube channel for updates on recruitment opportunities.