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Basic Concept
Tanseisha's purpose is "Drawing the future from space, adding new colors to people and society." and one of its material issues is "Contributing to the development of local communities and society." Through its business activities, the company aims to promote rich interactions among people, revitalize industrial and economic activities, and contribute to the development of local communities and society by creating, disseminating, and passing on diverse and rich cultures.
Contributing to the local community and society through space creation
We have developed the "Sustainable Design Guidelines," which outline our efforts to promote "sustainable design," a design methodology for realizing a sustainable society, and are working to solve local and social issues through the creation of a variety of spaces.
Sustainable design [Contribution to the development of the local community and society]
- (1) With a thorough understanding of the characteristics, history, resources, and issues of the region, we will work to contribute to regional revitalization, find spatial solutions to regional issues, and make effective use of regional resources.
- (2) We will specifically consider ways to preserve and utilize cultural assets, which are the treasures of the region, in order to pass them on to future generations.
Initiative Themes
(1) Regional design (2) Preservation and utilization of cultural assets
Examples of achievements
Sweets Bank at the Shungado Headquarters Complex
A cultural value creation center that will symbolize the "Unagi Pie" concept of "family gathering" and become a symbol of the region
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Hiraizumi World Heritage Guidance Center
A guidance facility that will serve as a base for Tourism and the preservation of the World Heritage Site "Hiraizumi"
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Former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence, Takamiya South Green Space "Takamiya Garden Tea House"
Preserving its historical value and revitalizing it into a place of relaxation that will lead to regional revitalization
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Contributing to the development of the region
Regional Revitalization Initiatives
We are creating spaces that contribute to revitalizing the local community in order to solve local issues. In addition, through our "Community Revitalization Support Office," we examine the issues facing the community from multiple angles and, as a partner of the community, from the initial planning stages of the project to participation in management, we are creating a story of a new future for the bustling community.
We will utilize the research, planning and implementation capabilities we have cultivated through creating locally rooted spaces all over Japan, as well as the know-how of the Tanseisha Group, to create businesses and liven up the area together with local residents.
Regional revitalization partnership agreement concluded with Misato Town, Saitama Prefecture
Our company has partnered with Renaissance Co., Ltd., which has a track record in supporting health promotion in local governments, and Plus New Office Co., Ltd., which has expertise in urban development, to conclude a "regional revitalization partnership agreement" with Misato Town, Saitama Prefecture. From the three perspectives of "health and well-being," "beauty," and "safety and security," we are working to revitalize the region through public-private partnerships, aiming to realize "a town where people can live beautifully in both body and mind" and "a beautiful village where each and every resident can live with pride."
Project Details
Cases related to "Regional revitalization and community-based initiatives"
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Collaboration with in-house training programs
A total of eight of our planners and designers participated in the in-house training program "Matsue Light Project," and took part in a talk relay at the Matsue Suitouro 2023 event in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. They presented a "Light Proposal" to the people of Matsue City, sharing ideas that arose from the training program and talking about the charms of Matsue City that they experienced and felt through the project.
Related Information | Media Coverage (Design Information Site 'JDN')
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Contributing to the local community through facility management
Our company undertakes and promotes facility management projects for museums, archives, Tourism facilities, disaster prevention learning facilities, and children's facilities nationwide through designated management, operation outsourcing, and PFI (Private Finance Initiative). At each facility, we actively promote activities that are rooted in the local community and revitalize it, such as actively accepting field trips from elementary schools. In addition to contributing to the employment and human resource development of local people by accepting interns from universities and vocational schools, we aim to revitalize the entire region by connecting to the promotion of culture and arts, Tourism, and industry through a variety of independent and directly managed projects.
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Contributing to the community through art
Tanseisha's service, "B-OWND," is a platform created to support artists' creative activities by utilizing technologies such as the internet and blockchain, as well as space. Crafts found throughout Japan are rooted in the natural materials and traditions unique to each region. The sustainability of crafts in each region is also beneficial for the sustainability of local industries and the environment. Through an online marketplace that disseminates and sells Japanese art and crafts, we propose using artist networks and technology to enhance the value of spaces, with the aim of realizing sustainable community development through art.
Contributing to social development
Participation in and cooperation with community development and regional collaboration activities in the Shinagawa area.
Our company actively participates in urban development and inter-industry and community collaboration activities in the Shinagawa Konan area, including the area around Shinagawa Season Terrace where our head office is located.
Exhibiting at the open innovation event "Shinagawa Technology Terrace"
As part of the "Shinagawa Konan 2050 Project" (organized by NTT Urban Solutions Corporation), which aims to maximize the appeal and value of the Shinagawa Konan area and solve local issues, our company was in charge of planning and managing "Shinagawa Technology Terrace 2025," and also exhibited a booth at the event.
At our booth, we exhibited "Cleaning Beast Kawashinan," an AR content created in 2023 as part of Cross Media Innovation Headquarters 's independent project, "Super Cultural Festival." Over the two days of the event, a total of 570 people, including company representatives and local residents, participated in and experienced the content.
Related Information | Our Website "Announcements"
Operation of the cross-industry co-creation community "Shinagawa Konan Co-creation Research Group" and industry-academia collaboration
The Shinagawa Konan Co-creation Research Group, which is jointly operated with NTT Urban Solutions Corporation and Hanasakajisans Co., Ltd., promotes year-round co-creation activities based on the theme of "people, town, and technology." In addition to hosting "MeetUP events (three times a year)" and special study sessions held at "Konan Lab Mark Three [Mk_3]," the group also began industry-academia collaboration in 2025. This includes workshops such as "Experiments for Creating Canal Blue Carbon" with Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and "Off-Campus Classes" aimed at industry-academia collaboration with universities. To date, a total of 156 organizations and 370 individuals (as of 2025) have participated.
Participation in the launch of the local business co-creation community 'SHINAGAWA HIVE'
Our company has been cooperating and participating in "SHINAGAWA HIVE," a regional business co-creation community established by Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd. in 2025, since its inception. We are engaged in a wide range of exchange and revitalization activities, including providing advice on revitalizing the town, participating in community events throughout the year, and taking part in the regional business-versus-business "3x3 Basketball Tournament."
In-house blood donation campaign
As a company that actively cooperates with blood donation, we are registered with the Japanese Red Cross Society as a "Blood Donation Supporter" and promote blood donation activities. Three "Season Terrace Blood Donation Events" are held annually at Shinagawa Season Terrace, where our head office is located. We also post posters in our office and announce the event on our intranet, and our employees participate in blood donation.
"Blood Donation Supporter" (Japanese Red Cross Society)
Information dissemination through "IM [Internet Museum]"
We operate "IM [Internet Museum]," one of Japan's largest museum information sites, with the concept of "Life with Museum."
In addition to providing information about museum facilities, special exhibitions, events, and more, the site offers a wide range of content, including original investigative reports, information about curator recruitment, and exhibition ticket giveaways, making it a popular platform for museum fans all over the country.
"Museum Character Awards" held
Since 2010, "IM" has been introducing museum mascots submitted by Museums, science museums, zoos, aquariums, etc. across the country, and the most popular museum mascot in Japan for that year is determined through an online popularity vote. Through unique mascots that reflect the characteristics of each museum, we aim to stimulate interest in the museum itself and create an opportunity for more people to visit the museum.
Related Information | Our Website "Announcements"
The results of the Museum Character Awards 2025 have been announced in IM.
2. Japan's largest museum information website, 'IM', begins voting for the 'Museum Character Award 2025'.
Publication of the "Museum Usage Trends" Survey
We conduct comprehensive surveys and publish the results of our research into museum usage trends among museum enthusiasts, with the aim of contributing to the future development of the museum industry.
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Related information | Evaluations and awards
Dispatch of lecturers to educational sites and presentations at seminars
We contribute to the promotion of industry, culture, and academia by sending our employees to numerous lectures and educational institutions such as universities and vocational schools as lecturers, mainly in the fields of spatial design and display design.
In addition, by taking part in seminars and writing articles that utilize our resources and know-how, we aim to create a better society through design, such as by promoting universal design and improving hospitality.
[Topics of seminars in which our employees have spoken in the past]
Topics include "New value in healthcare and design," "Creating spaces that promote employee satisfaction: what is a workplace that makes employees smile?", "Designing facilities that people choose: Spatial Production environments that convey hospitality," "Urban development through public-private partnerships," "Radical commercial space design strategies in Asia," "Thinking together about universal design for the heart," "Business revitalization and renovation methods for existing hotels," "Potential design in stadiums and arenas," "Understanding diversity and realizing a symbiotic society in the community," "Cultural Tourism innovations that convey Japan," "Giving shape to a unique style from a planning perspective: how to create a beloved facility," "Experiencing and thinking together about museum creation," etc.
Participating in and cooperating with various industry group activities
We actively participate in and cooperate with various industry associations and support their activities to contribute to the revitalization of the industry.
Display industry related
- ・Japan Display Industry Association
- ・Tokyo Display Association
- ・Osaka Display Cooperative
Design related
- ・International Association for Universal Design (General Incorporated Foundation)
- ・Japan Space Design Association
- ・Japan Sign Design Association
- ・Japan Commercial Environmental Design Association
- ・NPO Japan Design Association
Participation in the "Sustainable Events Council" and joint event exhibits
Together with Dentsu Live, Nomura Co., Ltd., Hakuhodo Products, and Murayama, we have launched the Sustainable Events Council to promote sustainability in the event industry and improve literacy throughout the industry. We jointly exhibited the Sustainable Event Studio at the Japan Mobility Show 2023.
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Sponsorship and cooperation for various events
We sponsor and cooperate with various events and support design and cultural activities.
- ・Under 35 Architects exhibition
- Barrier-Less City Awards & Competition
- ・Good Job! Exhibition
Sports promotion activities
Signed a partnership agreement with the Japan Para-Football Association
Tanseisha has signed a support partnership agreement with the Japan Injured Football Federation (JIFF). The company is headquartered in MINATO-ku, Tokyo, where JIFF has signed a cooperation agreement, and will support disabled football activities in the ward from 2023. In addition, in collaboration with Tanseisha's group company, Tansei Humanet Co., Ltd., we provide educational classes for elementary and junior high schools in the ward to learn about disabilities and disabled football.
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Supporting the women's rugby team "PEARLS" and former athlete employees
Since April 2015, our company has welcomed two female rugby players as employees, providing them with an environment in which they can balance work and sports as one form of diverse working styles, and supporting them throughout the company. Even after the players retired from active competition, we continue to support the women's rugby team "PEARLS" that they belonged to as a family sponsor company, and are working to contribute to society through sports.
In addition, to support our athlete employees who are looking to build a second career, we supported them in obtaining qualifications as an acupuncturist and masseuse while they were still employed at our company. After they became independent, we outsourced their in-house massage services to them as part of our employee benefits, providing a place for activities that help promote the well-being of employees working in the office.
Participating in "TEAM BEYOND"
"TEAM BEYOND" is an initiative that aims to realize a diverse society where everyone can live and thrive, regardless of whether they have a disability or not, or regardless of their age, gender, or nationality, through parasports.
Tanseisha agrees with this purpose and has become a member of "TEAM BEYOND."
Reconstruction support activities
Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction support efforts
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Tanseisha has supported affected customers, donated relief funds to affected local governments, and provided logistical support for local activities by volunteer employees. Through our main business of "space creation," we have helped create facilities that bring fun and excitement to the disaster-stricken areas, and have utilized our know-how and experience toward the reconstruction of Tohoku. Since 2017, we have held Tohoku reconstruction events, providing opportunities for visitors to think about "what can we do now and in the future?" We have published a PDF file titled "11 Years of Progress Toward Tohoku Reconstruction - A History of Involvement and Connections, and the Future," which contains our company's progress towardthe reconstruction of Tohoku and reports on lectures by people who have worked hard for the reconstruction in the disaster-stricken areas, to share the knowledge and experience gained through our efforts.
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Activities in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Tanseisha is helping to resolve management issues faced by companies in disaster-affected areas through its participation in the Reconstruction Agency's regional reconstruction matching program "Yui no Ba." It is also supporting the local area through its participation in the "Tohoku Pro Bono Project 2021" organized by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
"Reconstruction Agency | About the Regional Reconstruction Matching "Yui no Ba""
Donations and support funds for natural disasters
Tanseisha is involved with various local communities through its space creation business. When large-scale natural disasters such as typhoons, heavy rains, and earthquakes occur, we make donations and support funds to provide emergency support and reconstruction assistance to the affected areas from a humanitarian perspective.
Other donations and support
Donation of cherry tree saplings to Kyushu National Museum
Tanseisha has donated cherry tree saplings to the Kyushu National Museum. The donated cherry trees are 112 double-flowered weeping cherry trees, which will bloom in about 10 years. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, adjacent to the Kyushu National Museum, is famous for its plum blossoms, and in the future, together with the Kyushu National Museum's cherry blossoms, the saplings will add color to Dazaifu's spring.
In addition, we continue to make donations to organizations such as the Rotary Club and the Japan Greenery Promotion Organization.
(Total donations to non-profit organizations in fiscal year 2025: 27,039,532 yen *Includes recurring donations)