Ibaraki Prefecture

UPDATE 5 - Notice Regarding the Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory (Naka Factory) Fire

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an update to the announcement regarding the occurrence of a fire on March 19, 2021 at 2:47 am at part of the processes in the N3 Building (300mm line) of Naka Factory (located in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture) of Renesas Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary of Renesas.

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  • Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an update to the announcement regarding the occurrence of a fire on March 19, 2021 at 2:47 am at part of the processes in the N3 Building (300mm line) of Naka Factory (located in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture) of Renesas Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary of Renesas.
  • Once again, we would like to give our sincerest apologies to neighboring residents, partner companies, relevant authorities and all those involved for the trouble.
  • The operation of the N3 Building clean room has resumed from 9:00 pm, April 9.
  • Following the operation resumption of the clean room, we aim to resume production within one month of the occurrence of the fire as initially targeted.

TIAS Releases Final Report on Project to Support Formation of Sport Academy as Part of "Sport for Tomorrow" Program

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Monday, March 22, 2021

TSUKUBA, Japan, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS) has conducted education and research from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2020 on leading-edge knowledge such as development of sport management and sports for peace, based on education on the Olympics and Paralympics.

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  • TSUKUBA, Japan, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS) has conducted education and research from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2020 on leading-edge knowledge such as development of sport management and sports for peace, based on education on the Olympics and Paralympics.
  • TIAS, established within the University of Tsukuba based in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, as part of the "Sport for Tomorrow (SFT)" program put forward by the Japanese government, has released a report on the results of the initiative and its future prospects as the culmination of the seven-year efforts.
  • The report details a framework for project management, TIAS's collaboration with the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS), TIAS-AISTS short-term programs and a Sport Olympic degree program.
  • TIAS hopes that people interested in the project will read the report by visiting the following website:

Hitachi Kicks Off "Hitachi Origin Story" Website

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

TOKYO, July 15, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) announced today that it has kicked off the "Hitachi Origin Story" website, which describes the path of Hitachi's journey over the past 110 years.

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  • TOKYO, July 15, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) announced today that it has kicked off the "Hitachi Origin Story" website, which describes the path of Hitachi's journey over the past 110 years.
  • Hitachi was founded in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, in 1910, when it manufactured its first 5hp induction motor.
  • Another example of the above activities is the "Hitachi Origin Story," a website that was established to enhance and strengthen Hitachi's digital contents, and to introduce the company's journey.
  • The "Hitachi Origin Story" website and "Hitachi Origin Park" will allow these diverse stakeholders to experience Hitachi's starting point, and will enable Hitachi, along with its global partners, to contribute to resolving social issues and improving Quality of Life for people everywhere.