An Experimental Ground for a Prosperous Life 100 Years into the Future: The Future of Urban Living Begins as 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY' Celebrates Its Grand Opening Today! The Greater Shinagawa Area is Now Fully Operational, Welcoming Approximately 50,000 Visitors*

East Japan Railway Company (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Kise; hereinafter 'JR East') officially celebrated the grand opening of 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY' today, Saturday, March 28, 2026, marking the completion of one of the largest urban development projects in Japan on the former site of the Shinagawa train depot. *As of 18:00 on Saturday, March 28. Following the initial opening of 'THE LINKPILLAR 1' on March 27 of last year, today's grand opening saw the launch of three additional buildings: 'THE LINKPILLAR 2,' 'MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives' (hereinafter 'MoN Takanawa'), and 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY RESIDENCE.' Concurrently, 'OIMACHI TRACKS' in the adjacent Oimachi area also opened, signaling the start of a new journey for the Greater Shinagawa area. Prior to the grand opening, the 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY / OIMACHI TRACKS Simultaneous Opening Ceremony' was held at 9:30 AM today inside the cultural creation hub, 'MoN Takanawa.' The ceremony was broadcast live, connecting the Takanawa and Oimachi venues. Attendees at the Takanawa venue included Norikazu Sasaki, State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo; Ai Seike, Mayor of Minato City; Tamayo Marukawa, Member of the House of Representatives; architect Kengo Kuma; Kabuki actors Kikugoro Onoe and Kikunosuke Onoe; actors Shinichi Tsutsumi and Ami Toma; and Yuji Fukasawa, Chairman of JR East. The ceremony featured a performance by the latest android, 'Yamatoroid,' who served as one of the emcees, symbolizing the future of the city and embodying the vision of human-robot coexistence. The event opened with a performance by the NHK Symphony Orchestra at Takanawa, followed by a vibrant performance by the Shiki Theatre Company at the Oimachi venue. A highlight of the ceremony was the 'Tape Transfer'—a demonstration combining railway infrastructure and advanced technology. A ribbon was transported from the Oimachi station platform via the Keihin-Tohoku Line, delivered to the stage by the Takanawa Gateway Station Master, and received by the humanoid robot 'Galbot G1,' symbolizing the collaboration between the two districts. Speaking from the OIMACHI TRACKS venue, JR East President Yoichi Kise stated, 'Our entire staff is filled with great joy to welcome this day. We are proud to advance this project...'