Friday, December 19, 2025: We held the “2nd FinCity.Tokyo Member Networking Event – Designing Tokyo as an International Financial City.”

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On Friday, December 19, 2025, the General Incorporated Association Tokyo International Financial Institution (hereinafter referred to as FinCity.Tokyo) held the "2nd FinCity.Tokyo Member Networking Event" at KABUTOONEHALL&CONFERENCE (Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo).

[Opening Remarks] Ryo Tobita, Deputy Secretary General, FinCity.Tokyo

Deputy Secretary General Tobita introduced the event theme, "Designing Tokyo as an International Financial City," and explained the necessity of discussing initiatives to realize "Tokyo as an International Financial City" from an urban development perspective, drawing on examples from other countries.

【Keynote Speech】Ken Shigematsu (CEO, inspiringdotsinc./Space Data XDO) "Designing Stories that Connect Innovation and Drive the Future"

Based in New York, Mr. Shigematsu spoke under the concept of "Design by Narrative," incorporating examples from New York City. He presented specific urban development plans and challenges, covering buildings, facilities, transportation, and more.

【Panel Discussion】"The Intersection of International Finance and Urban Development: Current and Future Initiatives"

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Moderator>
Tsuyoshi Masuda (
Executive Director, FinCity.Tokyo)
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Akiko Motohoshi (General Manager, Building Business Division, Heiwa Real Estate Co
., Ltd.)
Katsuhisa Nanao (General Manager, Nihonbashi Urban Development Promotion Department, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.)
Eiko
Shimada (General Manager, Innovation Facility Operations
Department, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.)
Shinji Takeda (Assistant General Manager, New Business Division, Mori Building Co., Ltd.)

After each panelist introduced their company's urban development initiatives, they discussed the future vision for Tokyo's urban landscape.

【Closing Remarks】Mr. Muneo Morita (Executive Director, FinCity.Tokyo)

Mr. Morita, Managing Director of FinCity.Tokyo, summarized the keynote speeches and panel discussions. He emphasized that to make Tokyo an attractive city that draws capital and talent from overseas, FinCity.Tokyo continues to seek everyone's support.

FinCity.Tokyo promotes Tokyo's development as an international financial center through activities such as disseminating information about Tokyo's financial markets domestically and internationally, facilitating exchanges and networking with diverse stakeholders including member companies, and conducting international financial promotion initiatives. We will continue our activities, hoping this member networking event serves as a catalyst for new insights and discussions among all attendees.