NIKKEN FORUM Webinar
Cities Transformed by Flying Cars
—Reflecting on the Near Future of Air and Ground Transportation Through Initiatives in Tokyo and Osaka—

The “flying car” is on the verge of becoming a reality. The changes it will bring to our daily lives and businesses go far beyond simply “adding a new mode of transportation.”It signifies the birth of new urban infrastructure spanning diverse fields such as real estate, tourism, logistics, commercial facilities, healthcare, and disaster prevention. In this presentation, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the basics of flying cars and the latest trends toward their societal implementation, while also introducing initiatives underway in Osaka Prefecture and Tokyo—Japan’s two major metropolitan areas.

Osaka Prefecture is advancing initiatives toward the societal implementation and industrialization of flying cars by leveraging the achievements demonstrated at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, while Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting the “Flying Car Implementation Project” aimed at expanding their use into urban areas.We are pleased to welcome two guest speakers who are leading these initiatives at the forefront of their respective fields. They will discuss what will happen to our cities once flying cars are introduced and what new value and opportunities will emerge.

This lecture is packed with insights for thinking about the future of urban development—and we especially encourage those who have previously felt this topic was far removed from their lives to attend.

Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Participation Fee: Free

After graduating from college, I joined the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a general technical staff member. After gaining experience in departments related to maritime transport and the automotive industry, I worked in planning roles within the aviation sector, serving in various divisions including aircraft operations and maintenance safety, air traffic control, accident investigation, and next-generation air mobility. During this time, I participated in efforts to amend the Civil Aeronautics Act regarding unmanned aircraft (drones). Since April 2026, I have been responsible for promoting the “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Flying Car Implementation Project” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Policy Planning.

Engaged in collaboration and coordination with the business community, the Kansai Wide-Area Union, the national government, and other entities to facilitate the implementation and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies showcased at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo. Since April 2026, he has been in charge of the flying car sector, working to establish a business environment conducive to commercial operations and promoting regional industrial cluster plans, while also exploring measures to foster the concentration of related industries and the formation of supply chains.

Nikken Sekkei, Ltd.
Global Design Group, Architectural Design Department Associate
and Manager, Skyscape Design Lab, Urban and Civil Project Department

4:00 p.m. – Overview of the Event
4:20 p.m. – Lecture by Mr. Koichiro Kubo
4:35 p.m. – Lecture by Mr. Takayoshi Kadobayashi
4:50 p.m. – Panel Discussion
5:30 p.m. End

nikkenforum@nikken.jp

1. The lecture will only be available as a live stream at the scheduled time; there will be no recorded version available afterward.
2. The viewing URL is for the exclusive use of the applicant only.
3. Recording, audio recording, or photographing the lecture content, as well as transferring the viewing URL to any third party, is strictly prohibited.
4. Your registration information will not be used for any purpose other than this lecture broadcast.
5. We will only disclose your affiliation and name to the instructor upon their request.
6. However, in the event of damages or problems arising due to the applicant's responsibility, we may disclose other application information as necessary.
7. We are unable to provide system support for viewing this content.
8. We will not be held liable for any damages incurred in the event of interruptions or cancellations of lectures due to streaming problems or unforeseen circumstances.

NIKKEN FORUM Secretariat: Nikken Sekkei Public Relations Office (2-18-3 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 03-5226-3030)