On November 8, 2023, the 46th research presentation conference hosted by the Kajima Foundation (Chairperson: Kimiko Kajima) took place at the Kajima KI Building in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with an additional online component.

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

At the event, the results of four of the outstanding research projects funded by the foundation were presented. A large audience, both online and in person, listened to the presentation on the advanced research in each field.

[Research presentations]
Survey Results on the Accessibility of Historical Buildings that are Tourism Resources and Suggestions for Improvement
Katsumi Tokuda, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba

Social Impact of ICT-driven Vehicle Dispatch Application Services in Southeast Asia
Hironori Kato, Professor, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo

National Interests and Official Development Assistance (ODA): Quality Infrastructure and Japan-China Competition for Leadership in International Aid
Hiroyuki Hoshiro, Professor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo

Repairing Steel Structures using Carbon Fiber Sheets
Tsuyoshi Miyashita, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology