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Importance of Logistics Real Estate in Modern Economy

On December 22, 2025, approximately 110 students at Sophia University participated in a pivotal lecture titled "Logistics Real Estate Environments Supporting Supply Chains" as part of a collaborative program focusing on international information literacy. The event was organized by CRIE Co., Ltd. under the leadership of President and COO Tadasuke Kameyama.

This lecture marked the 11th installment of the collaborative course entitled "Intelligence as Cultural Literacy — Challenges and Methods of International Information Literacy". The program aims to equip students with essential analytical skills required to decode and leverage information strategically in today's data-driven society. Co-facilitated by professors Hiroshi Otonashi and Ruri Abe, the lecture included a broad overview of the increasing significance of logistics, especially within the expanding e-commerce market.

As consumers’ lifestyles evolve, so do the demands for efficient logistics solutions. The lecture highlighted the often-overlooked role of logistics real estate, working to engrain an understanding of its critical importance in consumers' daily lives and the interconnectedness between changing consumer habits and the logistics landscape. Furthermore, it elaborated on how warehouses and logistics facilities are adapting to meet emerging consumer needs and the challenges that businesses face in the future.

The diverse student body, representing various years and departments, actively engaged in the lecture, underscoring the interdisciplinary relevance of logistics in the contemporary market. CRIE believes in contributing to the nurturing of future talent through such educational initiatives, thereby fulfilling its corporate social responsibility as a forward-thinking enterprise.

Overview of the Collaborative Course

• - Course Title: Intelligence as Cultural Literacy - Challenges and Methods of International Information Literacy
• - Hosts: Faculty of Literature, Department of Journalism, Sophia University (Coordinators: Professor Hiroshi Otonashi, Professor Ruri Abe)
• - Course Schedule: October 6, 2025 - January 19, 2026 (Total of 14 lectures)
• - Venue: Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus
• - Target Audience: Universally applicable to all students

Course Content

In an increasingly information-driven society, one’s ability to analyze and utilize information is paramount. Given the demands for strategic decision-making at personal, organizational, and national levels, the role of 'intelligence' is gaining significant attention. This course ventures into the historical development of information society and intelligence, exploring its contemporary implications through case studies across media communication, diplomacy, management, and education.

Students gain core skills needed for strategic analysis and the effective use of information in modern society.

About CRIE Co., Ltd.

CRIE is committed to the mission of creating a future characterized by connection, offering a comprehensive range of services related to logistics real estate. Key activities include logistics facility development, tenant leasing, post-completion asset management, and property management, alongside a master lease system that focuses on small to medium-sized logistics facilities.

Currently, CRIE has successfully developed the "LogiSquare" brand of logistics facilities and has a portfolio of 35 properties covering approximately 400,000 tsubo (around 1,320,000 square meters). Additionally, they are advancing the development of eight more properties with a total area of approximately 120,000 tsubo (around 410,000 square meters). As a specialized management company for logistics real estate, CRIE boasts one of the largest management scales in Japan, overseeing roughly 1,500 properties amounting to about 2,030,000 tsubo (approximately 6,710,000 square meters) through master leasing and property management as of October 2025.

• - Company Name: CRIE Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 19th Floor, Toranomon Twin Building East, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Key Executives: Chairman and CEO Shuhei Yamashita, President and COO Tadasuke Kameyama
• - Established: December 22, 2009
• - Business Activities: Leasing, management, development, brokerage of logistics properties, and investment consulting
• - Capital: 5,391 million yen (as of July 31, 2025)
• - Corporate Website: CRIE