On November 17, 2021, Kajima Foundation (chaired by Kimiko Kajima) held its 44th research presentation conference. This was chiefly conducted online to prevent COVID-19 infections as in the previous fiscal year.

Established in 1976, the Foundation offers grant programs to aid academic research and contribute to promoting academic and culture in Japan.

The day of the conference began with an opening address by Kimiko Kajima, followed by presentations on the results of four research projects supported by the Foundation. Many offline and online attendees listened attentively to the results of advanced studies in different fields.

[Research presentations]
Development research of technology for external openings designed to suit facades of historic cities while preventing fire from spreading
Hasemi Yuji, Professor Emeritus, Waseda University

Construction of multilateral indices for reservoirs in hilly and mountainous areas
Masaomi Kimura, Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University

Proposal for green planning at city peripheral areas based on an overall assessment of management, use, and environmental functions
Chika Takatori, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University

International comparison of public procurement systems: Ensuring competitiveness and pursuing social value
Shuya Hayashi, Professor, Graduate School of Law, Nagoya University