To all KIMOTO fans

Thank you for your continued support this year.

Digital twin.
The 5th Basic Science and Technology Plan (Society 5.0) announced by the Cabinet Office states that 'there is an advanced integration of cyberspace (virtual space) and physical space (real space)...', and in the West, this is referred to as a 'digital twin.'

At last year's AEC Conference (USA), there was an announcement that 'in 10 years, it will become a Digital Twin...'. From this year, 5G (5th generation mobile communication) is scheduled to start in some countries, and the use of AI (artificial intelligence) is expected to diversify, and these technological innovations will be fundamental to the realization of Digital Twin.

In our company, the Data Kitchen business, which we started to develop in earnest a few years ago, and the spatial information maintenance and operation that we have been developing as a continuous business since our founding are at the very core of Digital Twin. Various electronic devices for Digital Twin operation are beginning to add even more value due to new demands and the sophistication of required performance.

Furthermore, to achieve the 'human-centered society' advocated in Society 5.0, centers around the world have been earnestly working towards the introduction of a three-day weekend since last year. Once implemented, we aim to leverage this experience to provide consulting services for corporate communication and work style reforms.

Social contribution activities centered around Mie Prefecture are also expected to improve in quality and increase in quantity, and we will continue activities based on the spirit of 'three-way satisfaction'.

Although our performance continues to be sluggish, all employees will keep their heads up, look forward, believe in themselves,and move forward with confidence so that we can attract the attention of our fans. We kindly ask for your continued support.

Thank you very much.

January 1, 2019
KIMOTO Co., Ltd.
President and Representative Director Kazunobu Kimoto