JAXA Venture Tenchijin Receives METI Minister's Award at the 10th "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award"
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 05:11
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JAXA-certified space venture Tenchijin Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Yasuto Sakuraba) is pleased to announce that it has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award," jointly held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
About the Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award
The "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award" recognizes individuals who are particularly outstanding among those involved in "monozukuri" (manufacturing/craftsmanship), including mid-career professionals who form the core of manufacturing and production sites, skilled artisans who have supported traditional and cultural "techniques," and young professionals who will lead the future.
This award has been held annually since 2005 in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and this is its 10th iteration.
This time, the four ministries involved have decided on 8 recipients (25 individuals) of the Prime Minister's Award. In addition to the Prime Minister's Award mentioned above, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided on 13 recipients (58 individuals, 1 organization) of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
Quote: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry News Release | The Prime Minister's Award and METI Minister's Award recipients for the 10th "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award" have been decided.
Award Overview
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Awarded Project Name
Development of a Leakage Risk Assessment and Management System (Space Waterworks Bureau) Utilizing Satellite Data and AI Analysis
Project Overview
In response to the social challenge of aging water infrastructure, we have developed the leakage risk assessment and management system "Space Waterworks Bureau," which allows users to easily identify high-risk areas without needing expertise in water pipes. By analyzing surface temperature, climate, and geological data acquired from over 500 satellites owned by domestic and international space agencies such as JAXA, NASA, and ESA, along with water pipe data held by water utilities, using AI, the system evaluates the leakage risk of water pipes. For example, in adopting municipalities, it has achieved a six-fold increase in leakage detection efficiency and a 79% reduction in investigation costs compared to previous methods.
Award Comment:
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