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Dec-19-2024

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Rikei Hosts a Company Visit for Students from Kyoto Municipal Saikyo Junior High School and High School

Rikei Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoru Isaka; hereinafter referred to as “Rikei”) is pleased to announce that it welcomed five students from Kyoto Municipal Saikyo Junior High School and High School on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, as part of a company visit.

Purpose of the Company Visit

Kyoto Municipal Saikyo Junior High School and High School conducts hypothesis-testing fieldwork with the mission of “exploring ways to realize the ideal future we envision to secure happiness in the years to come.”

As part of their group research during this study trip, a group focusing on the theme “Building a Nation That Protects Its Citizens from Disasters” visited Rikei and participated in fieldwork on disaster prevention measures utilizing the latest technologies.

Activities Conducted During the Company Visit

Lecture on Communication Technology in Disaster Situations
The students explored the hypothesis that “decentralizing political functions could prevent political dysfunction in the event of a large-scale disaster, such as a major earthquake directly hitting the capital.” In this context, they identified communication technology as a key factor and sought to deepen their understanding.

Rikei provided a lecture on its disaster-resilient long-distance wireless LAN system, which builds on expertise gained from operating the J-Alert system. This practical example helped students better understand how communication technology supports disaster response.

VR Training for Disaster Mitigation
Students participated in a “Landslide Evacuation Training VR,” based on the 2018 Western Japan Heavy Rain disaster, to simulate disaster scenarios and understand the importance of preparedness. They also experienced a “Fire Evacuation Training VR,” which allowed them to practice choosing appropriate actions during emergencies. These hands-on VR activities enhanced their understanding of disaster mitigation and the importance of timely decision-making.

Evacuating from a fire in a VR environment: Covering their mouths with their hands to avoid inhaling smoke.
Experiencing Hand Tracking: Grasping and moving objects in a VR environment.

Students’ Feedback on the Company Visit

  • We gained insights that cannot be found on the internet, and experiencing VR helped us form a clearer image.
  • Learning about disaster prevention systems and the flow of information provided a valuable opportunity to understand the current state, challenges, and future measures.
  • The perspective of utilizing cutting-edge technology for disaster prevention broadened the scope of our research.
  • The experience at Rikei greatly contributed to deepening our hypothesis. Thank you for teaching us about networking and VR technologies.
  • Thank you for the invaluable experience. We will apply what we learned about networking technology and continue our efforts.

About Kyoto Municipal Saikyo Junior High School and High School

Kyoto’s first public integrated junior and senior high school, established in 2004, with a mission to nurture global leaders for the society of the future.
For more information about Kyoto Municipal Saikyo Junior High School and High School, please visit the official website below:
https://cms.edu.city.kyoto.jp/weblog/index.php?id=201605

About Rikei Corporation

Since its establishment in 1957 as a solution vendor in the IT and electronics industries, Rikei Corporation has provided a variety of solutions ranging from systems to networks, VR/AR contents, electronic materials and electronic devices.
Rikei proposes solutions that utilize cutting-edge technologies and advanced products from Japan and overseas, and contributes to business development such as improving efficiency of operations and profits of customers.

Headquarters Shinjuku Mitsui Building No. 2, 3-2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Capital 3,426 million yen (as of the end of March, 2024)
Representative Satoru Isaka, President & CEO
Established June 8, 1957
Business Provision of system and network solutions and electronic components and devices
URL http://www.rikei.co.jp/en/

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