July 29th, 2019
International Policy Division (Global Strategy),
Policy Bureau

Sharing the Concept of “MADE WITH JAPAN”!

Introducing Japan’s “Quality Infrastructure”
and Networking with Japanese Private Companies forFuture Leaders of Africa“Japan’s Quality Infrastructure Tour” for the students of African countries

On July 19th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held “Japan’sQuality Infrastructure Tour” as a part of the promotion of “Quality Infrastructure” for Africancountries in preparation for “The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African
Development (TICAD7*1)” to be held in Yokohama in the end of next month.
This time, students from African countries (21 students from 14 countries) were invitedfrom for a mid- and long-term human resources development.
The participants visited a tunnel excavation site under Haneda Airport and the structure ofTokyo Skytree.
In addition, we provided an opportunity for African students to meet with Japanese privatecompanies. The students took the chance to ask about their business activities and interests
in Africa directly from the companies for future reference.
We made an announcement of TICAD7 in the end of the tour. The students showed highinterest, and offered to join the event as a volunteer.
1. Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
2. Host: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism [in cooperation with JapanAfrica Infrastructure Development Association (JAIDA*2)]
3. Participants: 21 students from 14 countries
Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia,Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Morocco, Rwanda (and 1 student from India)
4. Summary: Please see the attachment.

*1 TICAD is an abbreviation of “Tokyo International Conference on AfricanDevelopment” and is an international conference under the theme of AfricanDevelopment. Please see the details in the website of Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/ticad/index.html). TICAD7 will
be held on 28-30 August 2019 in Yokohama.
Logo of TICAD7*2 JAIDA is an abbreviation of “Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development Association” and wasestablished in September 2016. JAIDA promotes Public-Private Infrastructure Conference
and actively disseminates the information on Japan’s “Quality Infrastructure” related technology
and experience. It aims to establish cooperative relationships and promote communication withAfrican countries.

<Contact>
Sugiura and Saito (extension 25228, 25226)
International Policy Division (Global Strategy), Policy Bureau
TEL: +81-3-5253-8111 (main), +81-3-5253-8314 (direct)
FAX: +81-3-5253-1562

Attachment (Summary)
1. Site Visit: Excavation Site of “Sainai Tunnel”, underground of Haneda Airport(Haneda Airport)
The participants visited the excavation site of “Sainai Tunnel” which will connect thedomestic and international lines under Haneda Airport, and the central control room forremote control. The participants showed their interests in the technologies of shield machineand computer control technologies toward full automation.

<Visit to Tunnel Excavation Site><Group Photo at the Entrance of Tunnel>

2. Networking with Japanese Private Companies (JAIDA Member Companies)
The participants met with JAIDA member companies in a casual atmosphere. The companies
presented their technologies, business activities and experiences in Africa. The students
questioned about their technologies, actual offices and working environment in Africa tograsp the image of working for a Japanese company. Every student talked positively andsome of them shared their passion to become a bridge between Japan and Africa.

<Discussions><Discussions>3. Site Visit: Structure of Tokyo Skytree (Oshiage)
The expert in charge of the development of Tokyo Skytree from the initial stage explained
about the functions and structure of Tokyo Skytree. The participants visited the central pillar
for reducing the vibration of tower and the observatory on the upper level. The Students
showed high interests in the background and scale of the project and sophisticated structure.

<Explanation of Structure and Functionof Tokyo Skytree><Explanation on the Site>