What UR can do in your country
UR bridges your country’s players and Japanese partners, to coordinate and realize sustainable urban development.
Structure of cooperation provided by UR
Advantages of Smart City in Japan
Along with its long history and distinctive culture, Japanese cities have realized high Quality of Living by maximizing the potential of limited space including underground development and by tackling national challenges such as disasters, low birthrates and aging societies. Smart city elements are structurally woven into Japanese cities that have integrated various urban functions and enabled effective management of the city, based on Japanese aesthetics and technologies.
Worldwide cooperation
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Dispatchment of technology specialists through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) programs
![Dispatchment of Specialists since 1979. 31 countries, 302 specialists [As of Nov. 2018]](/overseas/whattodo/lrmhph000000mmu5-img/web_PC_EN_P7_P8_0118_03.jpg)
Since 1979, we have assisted institutional designs and urban development through dispatchment of UR engineers as specialists in fields such as land readjustment projects, urban planning, disaster prevention, etc. -
Acceptance of trainees / visitors
![Acceptance of foreign trainees, visitors since 1998. 121 countries / regions, 12838 persons [As of Nov. 2018]](/overseas/whattodo/lrmhph000000mmu5-img/web_PC_EN_P7_P8_0118_04.jpg)
At the requests of countries from around the world, UR accepts trainings with regards to the know-hows of urban development we have accumulated over the years, as well as visitations to our project sites.
Building relationships with foreign government-affiliated agencies / participation in international forums
We seek to build relationships with foreign government-affiliated agencies to establish cooperative ties in order for constructions of sustainable cities, as well as promote our agency through participations in international forums and other exhibitions.
Operation of secretariat of J-CODE (Japan Conference on Overseas Development of Eco-Cities)
As secretariat of J-CODE, a consortium mainly of Japanese companies established to create sustainable cities by taking advantage of Japanese technology and experiences, we support overseas business development projects of Japanese companies by working together with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Research services
We are entrusted research services with regards to international business development by Japanese companies.
