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Seminar on Promoting Underground Utility Lines

On December 23, 2025, a pivotal seminar focusing on the latest trends in promoting underground utility lines is set to take place, featuring important speakers from various respected organizations. It is being organized by the New Social System Research Institute in collaboration with the Haraguchi Foundation of Intellectual Communication Systems, which is located in Osaka. The seminar is critical given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure and urban development strategies.

Seminar Details

• - Date: December 23, 2025
• - Time: 2:30 PM to 5:40 PM
• - Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo
• - Participation Options:

- In-person attendance
- Live streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archive access for two weeks

Keynote Speakers and Topics

The seminar will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including:

• - Takahiro Miyakawa (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

Topic: Initiatives for Utility Line Burying in Urban Development
- Discussion on the necessity for underground utility lines due to frequent disasters, financial and technical support available from the government, and upcoming initiatives.

• - Shigeru Abe (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)

Topic: Promotion of Underground Utility Lines in Land Development
- An overview of recent and future strategies for underground utility lines related to zoning and urban development, emphasizing consistency in application.

• - Mitsuru Koga (NTT Infrastructure Network Inc.)

Topic: Accelerating Underground Utility Solutions amid Increasing Natural Disasters
- Share insights on utilizing advanced technologies to minimize risks associated with power outages and communication disruptions during disasters.

• - Toshikazu Inoue (GeoRhythm)

Topic: Current Status and Challenges in Japan’s Utility Burying Efforts
- Analysis of the current state of underground utility lines in Japan, highlighting challenges and discussing affordable methodologies to facilitate expansion.

Why This Seminar is Important

As urban environments evolve and the frequency of devastating natural events escalates, participants will have the chance to engage in crucial discussions that could shape the future of utility infrastructure. Addressing the pressing need for safer urban environments, experts will reveal the integrated approaches required to expedite the transition from above-ground utilities to underground systems, positively impacting urban resilience.

Conclusion

This seminar not only aims to educate stakeholders on the pressing issues surrounding utility line management but also welcomes dialogue between experts and attendees. Questions and business card exchanges are encouraged to facilitate networking and future collaborations.

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