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31/10/2023
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Navigating Unique Challenges at Osaka Expo 2025: The Floating Bridge to Yumeshima

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As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025, there’s a unique logistical challenge that has caught my attention—the single bridge that connects us to the Yumeshima Expo site. 🌉

To add another layer of complexity, this bridge is retractable to allow for large ships to pass through. Essentially, it’s floating on the water, meaning it can only handle so much weight before it becomes unstable. 🚢

#Expo2025 #OsakaExpo #EngineeringMarvels #FloatingBridge #LogisticalChallenges #TrafficPlanning #CulturalExchange #InnovativeSolutions #GlobalGathering #Yumeshima

29/10/2023
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Debunking the Myths of Floating Foundations: A Deep Dive into Expo 2025 Pavilion Construction

By | 未分類

I decided to explore the ‘floating foundations’ in greater detail. The photo attached below provides an excerpt from the official Expo Pavilion Construction Guidelines, which state:

1. Excavate the part of the ground that will serve as the foundation for the building. Let’s call the weight of the excavated soil ‘W.’
2. Install the Pavilion in the excavated cavity. The weight of the Pavilion is denoted as ‘P.’
3. Make sure that ‘P’ weighs less than ‘W,’ implying that if you construct a building lighter than the soil you’ve removed, it won’t sink.

However, adhering to these guidelines may result in ground subsidence. The reason is straightforward: there is no ‘buoyancy’ at play. Reports indicate that the Yumeshima area features a 3-meter mound of soil atop a soft clay layer. For buoyancy to function effectively—much like how a ship stays afloat—the object must reach a depth where buoyancy comes into effect.

Interestingly, the Expo guidelines explicitly mention: ‘Do not dig deeper than 2.5 meters.’ This means the Pavilion won’t extend into the clay layer that would allow for buoyancy.

In conclusion, the Pavilion is destined to sink if built according to these guidelines. The assumption that ‘if P is less than W, the ground won’t sink’ is fundamentally flawed.

#Expo2025 #ConstructionChallenges #FloatingFoundations #PavilionConstruction #GroundSubsidence #EngineeringDilemmas

28/10/2023
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Expo 2025: A Look Back at Transformative Experiences and Forward to New Possibilities

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Expo 2025 is around the corner, and it promises to be a tremendous occasion for international cultural exchange, with people from over 150 countries descending on Osaka for a span of six months. 🌏

One of my company’s wonderful female staff members has a nostalgic connection to the 1970 Osaka Expo. As a young woman, she took a part-time job at the Canadian Pavilion. She was so well-regarded by the Pavilion Director that he invited her to visit Canada, a trip she fondly remembers to this day. 🇨🇦🇯🇵

She’s now over 70, a grandmother, and still speaks with excitement about her youth and the indelible memories formed during that 1970 Expo. The experience influenced her profoundly, encouraging her to learn English, meet her future husband, who worked for Singapore Airlines, and even live abroad. ✈️

Fast forward to 2023, and she’s bringing that international flair to her work as a housekeeper for diplomats at the Osaka Consulate in my company. At 70+, she still comes alive when providing services to international clients.

As we look forward to Expo 2025, I wish for nothing less than a similarly transformative and enriching experience for all those who will participate.

#Expo2025 #OsakaExpo #CulturalExchange #LifeChangingMoments #InspirationalStories #CanadaPavilion #JapanCanadaFriendship #InternationalCareerPaths #DiplomaticRelations #EnrichingExperiences #CommunityBuilding

31/05/2023
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Registration for the Supplier List (Service Apartment) for Official Participants

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In the spirit of warmth and respect, we would like to address an important aspect of Expo 2025. The construction and operation of pavilions from various countries will involve the hard work of many international staff members, who will require suitable living accommodations. As such, there is a considerable demand for furnished service apartments.

We aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate market in Osaka, with a specific focus on furnished housing. We will also delve into how the market is responding to the unique needs of international residents. It’s a fascinating intersection of culture, comfort, and practicality, and we are excited to explore this topic with you.

Please join us as we navigate this dynamic landscape, in anticipation of the truly international gathering that is Expo 2025. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and ensuring that all those who join us from abroad feel welcomed and well-accommodated.

28/05/2023
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Our Vision Statement

By | Vision

Dear valued customers, partners, and team members,

We are delighted to share a pivotal milestone in the journey of Dios Co., Ltd. – the creation of our Vision Statement.

Our Vision Statement reads:

“Dios aims to provide a warm, compassionate heart to all our customers and stakeholders through meticulous services, powered by our rich experience and expertise.”

In business, while it’s essential to provide products and services, we aim to be a company that offers something even more valuable – a ‘Heart.’ The term ‘Heart’ might seem abstract, and therefore, it must be embodied through specific products, services, and actions. However, we believe our focus should primarily be on the ‘Heart,’ rather than merely on goods or services. It is imperative that all our customers can feel our warm, caring heart through our products and services.

As Dios Co., Ltd. approaches its 30th term, I find myself reflecting on the three decades since I founded the company. In doing so, I have come to realize that some aspects of my past management philosophy were misguided.

In the past, we have provided excellent service to those who had a contract with our company while ignoring those who had chosen to work with other companies. I had believed that this approach was a natural part of business. But now, I have realized that this way of thinking must be eliminated from our future management policies.

Moving forward, Dios Co., Ltd. must offer a warm, compassionate heart to all our customers, all our employees, and all stakeholders, regardless of their contractual relationship with us. This is our Core Value.

As we take this new direction, we deeply appreciate your continued support and look forward to growing together in warmth and compassion.

With warmth,

Masahiro Fukai
CEO
Dios Co.,Ltd
2023.May.28

15/04/2023
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Japanese Hospitality (Omotenashi)

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The Japanese “spirit of hospitality” or “omotenashi” in Japanese, is rooted in the Japanese aesthetic sense of simplicity, attention to detail, and a focus on creating a sense of harmony and comfort for the guest or recipient. These aesthetic values are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and have influenced a wide range of Japanese art forms, including traditional architecture, gardening, cuisine, and tea ceremony.

In Japanese architecture, for example, the concept of “ma” (negative space) is an important aspect of creating a sense of openness and tranquility in a space. The use of natural materials such as wood, paper, and stone, as well as the incorporation of natural elements such as water and plants, is also common in Japanese architecture and reflects the importance placed on simplicity and the beauty of natural materials.

In Japanese gardening, the focus is on creating a sense of harmony and balance between the natural environment and the man-made elements within it. The use of rocks, sand, and carefully arranged plants and trees is used to create a sense of balance and tranquility, while the careful placement of water features such as ponds and streams adds a sense of movement and life to the space.

In Japanese cuisine, the focus is on the quality and freshness of ingredients, as well as the artful presentation of dishes. Seasonal ingredients are often used, and dishes are often prepared in a way that highlights the natural flavors and textures of the ingredients. The presentation of dishes is also an important aspect of Japanese cuisine, with a focus on creating a visually appealing and balanced meal.

Finally, in the Japanese tea ceremony, every detail of the ceremony is carefully considered to create a sense of harmony and tranquility for the guest. The tea room is designed to create a sense of intimacy and simplicity, while the ceremony itself is performed with a focus on attention to detail and the creation of a sense of peacefulness and calm.

Overall, the Japanese aesthetic sense of simplicity, attention to detail, and a focus on creating a sense of harmony and comfort is reflected in the Japanese “spirit of hospitality” or “omotenashi.” This sense of hospitality is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and has been passed down through generations as an important aspect of Japanese identity and way of life.

18/01/2023
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Lease Contract Period in Japan

By | 未分類

Many foreign customers do not correctly understand the “contract period” stated in Japanese lease contracts.

For example, if the contract stipulates that the contract period is two years, many foreign customers believe that they cannot cancel their  lease contract for two years.

But this is a big mistake. If a foreign customer interprets Japanese law in this way, the foreign customer will suffer a great loss in Japan.

In conclusion, you can completely ignore the contract period specified in the Japanese lease contract.

If you want to know the detailed legal structure, please ask me and I will explain the structure, history and reasons of Japanese law in detail why you can ignore the lease period in Japan.

 

 

02/01/2023
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Buy Supermarket Life Fresh Groceries on Amazon

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Did you know that you can buy many household items on Amazon, including fresh groceries from Japanese leading supermarket chain “Life”?

Moreover, it is a service that delivers to your home in just 2 hours.

Since it is a raw food product, if you are not available, the delivery person will return the product to Life without delivering it.

Delivery is only one time. Money will be refunded in the absence of the customer.

Because it’s Amazon, you can convert the language from Japanese to English and other languages.

I think this Amazon and Life service is very convenient.

Japanese people eat a food called ozoni on New Year’s Day. In the cold season, the body is warm and it is very delicious.

Then why not try making ozoni once using Life and Amazon’s services?

04/12/2022
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ตลาด & ทีมแดนเซอร์ at Festival Hall on February 22 2023　

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ตลาด & ทีมแดนเซอร์ is a Japanese group, but they play music in the Thai language and have contributed greatly to the friendship between Thailand and Japan. And finally, on February 22, 2023, it was decided to perform on the big stage of Nakanoshima Festival Hall, the highest authority on music in Osaka.

ตลาด & ทีมแดนเซอร์เป็นกลุ่มชาวญี่ปุ่น แต่พวกเขาเล่นดนตรีเป็นภาษาไทยและมีส่วนอย่างมากในมิตรภาพระหว่างไทยและญี่ปุ่น และในที่สุด วันที่ 22 กุมภาพันธ์ 2023 ก็ตัดสินใจแสดงบนเวทีใหญ่ของ Nakanoshima Festival Hall ซึ่งเป็นหน่วยงานสูงสุดด้านดนตรีในโอซาก้า

Message from the artists

Talat & Dancers was formed after participating in the Thai Festival 2014. Since then, They have appeared in various international exchange events, delivering Thai music through song and dance.

This time, we will perform the Thai version of “Koisuru Fortune Cookie” sung by AKB48’s sister group, Bangkok-based BNK48.

We want to liven up the 10th anniversary of Festival Hall. And we would like to deliver a stage that makes Japanese people feel a sense of affinity with Thailand.

ข้อความจากศิลปิน

ตลาดและแดนเซอร์ก่อตั้งขึ้นหลังจากเข้าร่วมงานเทศกาลไทย 2557 ตั้งแต่นั้นมา พวกเขาได้ปรากฏตัวในงานแลกเปลี่ยนระหว่างประเทศต่างๆ นำเสนอดนตรีไทยผ่านเพลงและการเต้นรำm

ครั้งนี้เราจะแสดงเพลง “Koisuru Fortune Cookie” เวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย ร้องโดย BNK48 วงน้องสาวของ AKB48 ในกรุงเทพฯ

เราต้องการทำให้วันครบรอบ 10 ปีของ Festival Hall มีชีวิตชีวาขึ้น และเราอยากจะนำเสนอเวทีที่ทำให้คนญี่ปุ่นรู้สึกผูกพันกับประเทศไทย

27/11/2022
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Dios for Expo 2025 Osaka.

By | Expo Osaka 2025

Dios is a real estate company that supports foreign government diplomats and foreign company executives coming to Japan. Headquartered in Nakanoshima, central Osaka, Dios is the only real estate company in Osaka that specializes in serving foreign clients.

For 25 years in Osaka, Dios has specialized exclusively for foreign expats who do not speak Japanese. Therefore, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the problems that foreign customers may have and what services are necessary in Osaka Japan.

Usually, our main job is to purchase and install furniture and home electric appliances for foreign expats’ residences.
In that case the furniture lease period is generally 3 to 4 years.

The Expo will be for a maximum of one year, including the preparation period, and I believe there will be furniture and home appliances required for the pavilions as well as residences. The Expo will be the first time for Dios, but we will do our best to make the best possible proposals for our foreign customers.

Dios has experienced professional interior coordinator.
We pride ourselves on creating beautiful interiors for customers.