Nihon Keizai Shimbun Media Business “SUITS OF THE YEAR 2024” sponsored by “THE NIKKEI MAGAZINE” winners have been decided! Shochiku Navi Co., Ltd. Press release: October 21, 2024 Nihon Keizai Shimbun Media Business “SUITS OF THE YEAR 2024” sponsored by “THE NIKKEI MAGAZINE” winners have been decided! The theme of this year’s event, which will be held for the 7th time, is “Stimulating the Five Senses” [Art & Culture Category] Five popular people from various fields have been selected for the award, including actor Kazuya Ninomiya ! !
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achievements in improving corporate value, management innovation, and developing new products and services, we will select the
Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO of Oriental Land Co., Ltd. Yumiko Takano and Representative Director and CEO of Nature Architects Co., Ltd. Mr. Kai Sudo From the [Innovation Division], which focuses on people who continue to work to bring about change in society with new technologies and ideas, Film director Mr. Takashi Yamazaki From the [Sports] category, which focuses on people who have achieved results with a spirit of challenge and a spirit of fair play and are admired from all over the world, we have selected professional figure skaters. Mr. Daisuke Takahashi , From the [Arts & Culture] category, which focuses on people who have touched the world through art, culture, and entertainment, we will introduce actors . Mr. Kazuya Ninomiya The award has been decided. The five people who will be on stage are the perfect people to mark the end of 2024. This year’s “SUITS OF THE YEAR 2024” will be held for the 7th time. The
coordination of suits and watches that reflect each character is also attracting attention. While listening to the words of award winners representing various fields, “SUITS OF THE YEAR 2024” Enjoy the award ceremony. [Award received by Reason]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61921/35/61921-35-6672bcde4c8c5628c25e64dbb9e42cde-3900×2353.jpg [Business Division] Oriental Land Co., Ltd. Representative Director, Chairman (and) CEO Yumiko Takano For 44 years, we have poured our deep love into Tokyo Disney Resort and while growing the hotel business, we also opened the much-talked-about new area “Fantasy Springs” this spring. The next challenge is the cruise business. We praise Mr. Takano’s passion for continuing to refine the “land of dreams” that satisfies the five senses.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61921/35/61921-35-f8c9845c939666e53b54a6d2d16fc9f5-1920×1080.jpg [Business Division] Nature Architects Co., Ltd. Representative Director and CEO Kai Sudo We design “metamaterials,” which are man-made materials that behave in ways that are not found in natural materials, and are researching and commercializing products such as lightweight and safe car bodies and home appliance parts with reduced vibration and sound. We praise Mr. Sudo’s technical capabilities and rich ideas for becoming a partner in the manufacturing industry and supporting the creation of comfortable and comfortable products. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61921/35/61921-35-8a67242d8dc88c77e624294af7caf36d-1319×848.jpg [Innovation Category] Film Director Takashi Yamazaki As a leader in VFX (visual effects) production, he has created a series of popular works such as “ALWAYS Sunset on 3rd Street” (2005), and “Godzilla-1.0” (2023) won an Academy Award for its powerful visuals. did. We praise Mr. Yamazaki’s innovative ideas and production ability, creating a world that no one has seen before.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61921/35/61921-35-674fa3552ac14b0def5230b36830faec-2153×2700.jpg [Sports Division] Professional figure skater Daisuke Takahashi Mr. Takahashi, an Olympic medalist in men’s singles skating, has achieved worldwide success in ice dancing, and after retiring from active duty, he has been active in performing in and producing ice shows. This year, I have also decided to appear in a movie. We praise his challenging spirit as he continues to pursue expressions that move people’s hearts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61921/35/61921-35-33f19dcddc5314e2bb1a712bcb9cf29a-3900×2602.jpg [Art & Culture Category] Actor Kazuya Ninomiya He has always been at the forefront of the entertainment world and has demonstrated outstanding acting skills in domestic and international movies and dramas. Furthermore, we praise Mr. Ninomiya’s insatiable inquisitive spirit as he continues to explore possibilities for disseminating information, such as by making full use of SNS and the Internet to expand his fan base. [Click here to apply for SUITS OF THE YEAR2024 special page/general venue viewing]
https://magazine.nikkei.com/contents/soy/ *The above special site Winner announcement will be updated at 9:00 on October 21st (Monday) (scheduled). [Award Recipient Profile] [Business Division] Oriental Land Co., Ltd. Representative Director, Chairman (and) CEO Yumiko Takano After graduating from Sophia University Faculty of Letters, joined Oriental Land Co., Ltd. in 1980. In 2003, he became the representative director and vice president of Maihama Resort Hotels Co., Ltd. (currently Mirial Resort Hotels Co., Ltd.). Since then, he has served as Director and Managing Executive Officer of Oriental Land Co., Ltd., and Representative Director and Chairman of Mirial Resort Hotels Co., Ltd. In 2023, she became the first woman to become the company’s representative director, chairman and CEO. [Business Division] Nature Architects Co., Ltd. Representative Director and CEO Mr. Kai Sudo Born in Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from Tohoku University’s Faculty of Science, he earned a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences through research in origami engineering. Developed “Crane”, a product design support tool using origami technology, with Tanimichi as part of the Mitou Project. After completing his master’s degree, he joined Nature Architects as Chief Research Officer. In addition to leading research and development at Nature Architects, he contributes to a wide range of areas, from promoting projects to acquiring new projects by being front-facing with customers. [Innovation Category] Film Director Takashi Yamazaki Joined Shirogumi Co., Ltd. in 1986. After working on SFX and digital compositing for works directed by Juzo Itami, he made his directorial debut with Juvenile (2000). “Always: Sunset on 3rd Street” (2005) won 12 awards at the 29th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, in recognition of its visual expression and VFX that made full use of advanced visuals using CG. He also won multiple Academy Awards for “Eien no 0” (2013), “STAND BY ME Doraemon” (2014), and “Godzilla-1.0” (2023). [Sports Division] Professional figure skater Daisuke Takahashi Started skating at the age of 7. At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal, the first Japanese male medal, and at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, he placed 6th. He announced his retirement in October of the same year. Returned to competition in 2018. She switched to ice dancing in the 2020-2021 season and won the silver medal at the Four Continents Championships in 2022. At the 2023 World Championships, he placed 11th in Japan’s history, and retired from competition in May of the same year. Currently active as a show skater. [Art & Culture Category] Actor Kazuya Ninomiya Born June 17, 1983 in Tokyo. Debuted in 1999 as a member of “Arashi”. He has been active in a wide range of areas including movies, dramas, variety shows, and commercials. Recent major appearances include the movies “From Lageli with Love” and “Analog,” and the drama “Black Pean” series. In 2016, he won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actor for the movie “Haha to Kuraseba”. 《What is THE NIKKEI MAGAZINE》 “THE NIKKEI MAGAZINE” is a lifestyle site by Nihon Keizai Shimbun that explores “modern luxury” that shines in the post-corona era and proposes to business people the clothing and lifestyle they want to put into practice now. What we send out is a number of high-quality, flavorful products and things. It is full of content that stimulates the “want” of curious and intelligent readers to “want to know,” “want to see,” and “want to buy,” providing knowledge that will enrich their lives. ◆Official website: https://magazine.nikkei.com/ 《What is SUITS OF THE YEAR》 Nihon Keizai Shimbun Media Business This award is sponsored by “THE NIKKEI MAGAZINE” and recognizes “people who have the talent and ambition to change the times by passionately taking on challenges in business or their own field.” Based on the concept of “taking on challenges,” we will select and award awards to people who are active in various fields such as business, innovation, sports, arts and culture, and entertainment in multiple categories. ◆Special site:
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