process
Business Process
Our services include partial planning and design work, and integrated services from business planning to operations.
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Business Plan
Orientation, Concept Planning
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Planning
Consultation, Technology
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Design
Construction, Display Design, Special Facilities, Construction Management
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Installation
Installation Management
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Town Building
Overseas Operations, Development & Management
Style
Six Indicators
These indicators, which are vital to our work, will never change however much the world changes. Put another way, things other than these can be changed flexibly to respond to changes in the market.
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Town Revitalization
Is everyone in town feeling invigorated? Are we providing something meaningful to society?
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Creating a framework for sustained growth
Are we providing the city and its people with facilities that will last for years rather than simply building a facility?
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Providing value that goes beyond what is required
Are we ascertaining the needs of our clients, and providing what the end user is looking for?
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Providing access to learning opportunities and new insights at any time
Are we always providing new insights for visitors rather than just having them visit once or being the same every time they come?
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People-centered design for emotions and experiences
Are we creating designs that people will instinctively want to know about, and then take action and communicate with others?
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Protecting the sanctity of life
Are we creating a system that allows humans and other creatures to coexist in their environment in a safe and secure way?
Team
Our Members
Director & Auditor
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CEO
AquaristKato Naoyuki
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CFO
CSOShimizu Shinji
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Mmanaging Director
Management ArchitectShinohara Ken
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Auditor
Matsunami Seiji
Stuff
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Corporate Officer
ArchitectShinjo Taro
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Corporate Officer
Shimizu Mizuho
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Manager
Chihan Kao
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Senior Architect
Isayama Toshiyuki
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Chief Engineer
Kawai Shigeru
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Planning & Sales Manager
Matsui Yasuyoshi
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ICT Architect
Higashida Koutarou
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Senior Engineer
Ishizawa Junichi
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Museum planer
Matsuda Reika
CEO Aquarist
Kato Naoyuki
Established an industry-first engineering division specializing in aquariums within a major construction company and developed a unique range of exhibition methods, including artificial seawater, seawater regeneration, and seawater supply reduction systems, that have established it as an urban aquarium business. He has been featured in the media in the past, as an engineer involved in aquarium planning both in Japan and overseas. Launched the AQUATIC PROJECT in 2014, the first of its kind to fuse modern art, aquariums, and aquatic creatures.
·Motive behind establishing the company
I believe that museums are places to interact with living creatures, culture, and art, offering an “opportunity to encounter new insights”, and connecting creatures and people, past and present, and into the future. We will continue, unceasingly, to challenge ourselves in order to
provide a type of museum that has never been seen before.
CFO CSO
Shimizu Shinji
With a focus on logistics consulting for a major construction company, including supply chain restructuring and logistics facility consolidation, he has developed in-house ventures. These include the development of the industry's first new business model for the use of construction waste as a valuable resource and the launch of a venture company specializing in pharmaceutical logistics without owning any. His previous work involved social implementation projects to promote reconstruction efforts, SDGs, ESG management, and realizing a decarbonized society. The project also included the establishment of the first biomass thermal power generation business in Japan using vegetable oil, as well as the development of a smart community development energy management system (CEMS/BEMS) in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, which sustained tremendous damage due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Utilizing technology, he designs new value creation such as sustainable urban development and bustling cities.
Mmanaging Director Management Architect
Shinohara Ken
He was transferred overseas as part of a major Japanese construction company. After approximately 20 years of construction experience overseas (including power plants, schools, hospitals, and hotels, etc. in the Middle- and Near-East, China, and the United States), he worked for the procurement department at the head office, discovering materials and equipment mainly from abroad and deploying them in Japan. Further, with a lighting fixture manufacturer, he developed LED system lighting equipment for office use and was the first to adopt it in Japan. In the aquarium business, he procured superior LSS equipment from the United States, which has been adopted by many aquarium businesses in Japan. After leaving the company, he served as Director and Facility Administration Manager for a 5-star international hotel, following which he joined MMD as a management architect.
Qualifications: first-class architect, first-class facility architect, building services engineer, first-class electric works execution manager, first-class plumbing work operation and management engineer, etc.
Auditor
Matsunami Seiji
During his time at a major telecommunications company, he was involved in the development of office telecommunications equipment, such as PBXs and business phones, as well as consumer telecommunications equipment, including home telephones and routers. After leaving his previous company, he took on the role of an auditor at MMD while also engaging in business development within the business and planning departments of a telecommunications construction company.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It’s a space that stimulates the five senses and provides a tranquil escape for the mind in the midst of everyday life.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
No matter what kind of work you do, when you dig deep into it, you can always find something new that will open your eyes to a whole new world.
Corporate Officer Architect
Shinjo Taro
Born in Tokyo, he studied architecture at a Japanese university and a British graduate school. He has designed the interior and buildings for the facilities of large-scale visitor attractions in Japan and China. He joined MMD after meeting the president, Mr. Kato, through his previous employment. In his designs, he is exploring “human experiences” in addition to “things”.
·What does living with museums entail for you?
The scenery we see every day takes on a different appearance after visiting a museum. I believe that living with museums means having the opportunity to gain these new perspectives.
We strive to provide visitors with this kind of experience when they visit our museums.
·What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
I always try to face things positively and challenge them head-on.
Corporate Officer
Shimizu Mizuho
Born and raised in Sapporo, she is responsible for administrative operations. She has a background in secretarial and administrative roles and aims to create a welcoming workspace for everyone while providing support to her colleagues.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
When encountering a piece of art in a museum, it momentarily transports you back in time, enabling contemplation of the era in which the depicted person or creature lived
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
To always carry a sense of gratitude towards others.
Manager
Chihan Kao
Born in Taiwan. Completed her Master’s degree in Cultural Policy Research at the Shizuoka University of Art and Culture. Worked as a coordinator at a company producing commissioned art and public art, and was also involved in some art projects for Taiwanese and Japanese public facilities. Joined MMD in 2021, being responsible for project progress management, communication as well as planning.
·What does living with museums entail for you?
I believe it’s having encounters with ancient and modern ways of thinking about other people and nature that helps me rediscover myself.
·What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
I try to be aware of all four seasons in their transition.
Senior Architect
Isayama Toshiyuki
Born in Fukuoka City, he developed a profound interest in architecture in his late 20s. This prompted him to re-enroll in the university's architecture department to pursue formal studies. During his graduate program, he actively designed public buildings and contributed to community revitalization initiatives. Additionally, he gained experience in designing and creating stage costumes for operas. Since joining MMD in 2023, he has been responsible for project design. His hobbies include cycling, exploring museums, and garment crafting.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It's a space that allows you to explore your true self and sparks your imagination as you immerse yourself in it.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Always be curious, and I strive to maximize every moment.
Chief Engineer
Kawai Shigeru
While working at a major ICT company, he developed mission-critical systems for several automobile manufacturers, encompassing design analysis, vehicle production, vehicle logistics, parts logistics, and sales. Within two years, he co-founded a company with an automobile manufacturer and a trading firm to provide recharging infrastructure for EVs, installing over 1,400 quick rechargers on expressways and in convenience stores. His vision includes implementing a smart city based on renewable energy using solar power, storage batteries, and electric vehicles.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It's a place that provides fresh encounters, novel experiences, newfound inspirations, and an entirely different spatial perspective from daily life.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Always be curious, share your goals with colleagues, and take on challenges together.
Planning & Sales Manager
Matsui Yasuyoshi
He possesses previous experience with a facility construction company. He started in the construction department before transitioning into a role as a technical sales representative. His primary responsibility was nurturing new business relationships with prominent companies, including real estate developers, distributors, manufacturers, and various other organizations.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It allows us to reflect and engage with diverse cultures and creatures in our daily lives.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Embrace fresh viewpoints gained through new experiences to enrich your imagination.
ICT Architect
Higashida Koutarou
Born in Osaka and raised in the United States. He previously worked for a security camera manufacturer for almost 10 years. His responsibilities included designing and installing a surveillance camera system for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in collaboration with prefectural police. He has developed several surveillance systems for the Japanese police. His expertise is in developing surveillance camera systems for facilities and cities and video systems, including AV and signage. His favorite food is Yakiniku. His hobbies are snowboarding and playing with gadgets. During junior high school, he disassembled a TV set but later learned the dangers of electric shock. It's his nature to try something whenever it catches his eye.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It’s a place where you can behold, interact with, and fully engage in the boundless well of human knowledge and the never-ending voyage of learning.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Getting exposed to new technologies. Whenever I feel tired, I take time to rest, eat well, and get enough sleep.
Senior Engineer
Ishizawa Junichi
Engaged in the comprehensive construction management of various facility construction projects, he primarily focused on electrical equipment installation but also managed tasks such as piping, instrumentation, and generator work. His responsibilities extended to estimating and overseeing construction projects for public facilities, including sewage purification centers, water treatment plants, drainage pump stations, highways, and CCTV camera installations. In 2015, he was responsible for estimating and managing electrical installation work, which included general electrical equipment, sound systems, stage lighting, and stage equipment wiring for the Sendai PIT live music club. This project received co-funding for reconstruction assistance by Princess Princess.
Qualifications: First-class plumbing work operation and management engineer, first-class electric work execution manager, first-class telecommunications construction management engineer, first-class electrician, first-class instrumentation engineer, specialist engineer for private power generation (construction and maintenance), etc.
・What does living with museums entail for you?
It allows for a break from the daily life routine and the restoration of a calm state of mind. It provides a pleasant sense of stimulation.
・What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Challenges arise as I make progress, yet I I make a concerted effort to do my best and affirm that the results are satisfactory. These experiences become moments for later reflection, humor, or acquiring new insights. I try to see that the more obstacles I confront, the more I seek enjoyment in resolving them.
Museum planer
Matsuda Reika
Born in Tokyo, graduated in Printmaking from the Department of Painting, Faculty of Art and Design at Tama Art University. Studied silk-screen printing and oil painting for four years. Joined MMD upon her graduation in 2022. She is in charge of planning and is utilizing the creative ideas and free-expression skills developed while studying fine arts.
·What kind of projects would you like to challenge in the future?
Ideally, I would like to be involved in a museum- or town-building project that contributes to environmental protection, healing damaged nature, and improving relationships between humans and living creatures.
·What do you keep in mind while enjoying your work?
Always keep in mind that the people around me are there to support me. Sometimes, I also play sports and spend time in nature to refresh my mind.