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At this time our
nation is facing a variety of problems, such as environmental
and resource problems, food supply problems, health care problems
and education problems. In becoming the second largest economy
in the world Japan has developed a society of abundance and
stability, but has also become one of the first in the world
to confront these problems. These are not just national issues
for Japan; these are concerns that are shared throughout the
world, and will soon be confronting our Asian neighbors, such
as India and China as these economies advance. No country has
resolved these issues, but in order for mankind to maintain
the current social systems it is crucial to find solutions for
these problems.
Our nation has experience with pollution problems. Through a
combination of higher-awareness and the application of superior
technological capabilities we have become a world leader in
achieving notable success resolving pollution problems. Japanese
know-how and technological ability is highly-regarded throughout
the world, it should be possible to take advantage of these
skills to solve our national problems. There is a need to make
the fullest possible use of this knowledge and technical ability,
and to combine it with the best know-how and technology from
throughout the world so that Japan can provide a leadership
role in bringing [State-of-the-art Models] of solutions to these
important problems. At the same time we are working to solve
the future problems of the world, this will be a chance for
Japan to lead the world and fulfill our responsibility as an
advanced nation. |
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FDC Advocate (FDC
Top Advisor)
Hiroshi KOMIYAMA |
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| Cutting-edge urban
development programs with close collaborations among government,
academia and the public are already underway at the Kashiwanoha
Campus situated in Kashiwa City, Chiba. In March 2008 Chiba
Prefecture, Kashiwa City, the University of Tokyo and Chiba
University drafted the [Kashiwanoha International Campus Town
Initiative.] As part of this concept, the neighborhoods in the
Kashiwanoha Campus will be developed to provide a suitable environment
to deliver new [Advanced Models] that exceed the conventional
framework. FDC is clearly identified in this initiative as the
hub of creative activities to take full advantage of the open,
multi-disciplinary collaboration opportunities. |
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| Kashiwanoha International
Campus Town Initiative (Drafted March 2008) |
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In
order for the FDC to fulfill the function of solving national
issues and being a leader in presenting practical, concrete
[State-of-the-art Models] to the world there must be;
making use of collaborations among Academia, Business, Government
and Citizens while taking full advantage of a wide range of
the latest research and technology.
reformation of existing social systems
It is my fervent hope that the efforts and initiatives of FDC
provide the encouragement and motivation to our nation's top
researchers and engineers to change our society through their
work and make Japan a leader in showing the world how to solve
the important problems of our time. |
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| July 1st , 2009 |
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