Hitachi, Ltd. (hereinafter, Hitachi) has released a promotional video on April 1, 2026, introducing the initiatives of the co-creation project (hereinafter, the Co-creation Project)*1, which it is promoting with Hitachi City towards the realization of a next-generation smart city.

This video was produced with the aim of further raising awareness and fostering understanding of the Co-creation Project. It clearly depicts, in a narrative format, how the initiatives in the three themes currently being advanced – "Building a Green Industrial City," "Promoting Digital Health, Medical Care, and Nursing Care," and "Smartening Public Transportation" – will develop and lead to the future vision of Hitachi City. Through scenes of daily life and society gradually changing with the utilization of digital technology, the content allows viewers to feel the potential of "Hitachi City 10 years from now."

*1 Hitachi News Release: "Hitachi City and Hitachi, Ltd. Conclude Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on a Co-creation Project for the Realization of a 'Next-Generation Smart City (Smart City)' Utilizing Digital Technology" (December 21, 2023)

Overview Title: "Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture x Hitachi, Ltd. Co-creation Project 'What will Hitachi City be like in 10 years with digital?'" Release Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) Video URLs: (1) Full version approx. 8 minutes 30 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FspUMaKl2XM

(2) Short version approx. 30 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STLR5273VfI

Video Story This video is a drama-style story set in the near future, "Hitachi City 10 years from now," depicting Hitachi City where digital technology is naturally integrated into daily life. Through the narrative, it expresses how daily life becomes more comfortable and peace of mind is created through the utilization of digital technology.

It also portrays "a city where everyone's happiness and growth circulate," where each citizen's involvement in city planning leads to the growth of the city through their thoughts and actions, and the results are returned to people's lives.

Under the Co-creation Project's message, "The future always begins with everyone's aspirations," please pay attention to the future vision of people and the city.

Related Links Next-Generation Smart City Co-creation Project Site

Contact Information Contact for the entire Co-creation Project Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi Co-creation Project Promotion Division Inquiries to the Social Innovation Business Division: Hitachi

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