Global

Railways ｜ Roads ｜ Automotive ｜ Mobility Systems ｜ Infra DX

What I Deliver

I combine engineering knowledge, on-site reporting, and advanced visualization skills to explain complex mobility and infrastructure systems with clarity and accuracy.
My work supports global executives who need a precise understanding of Japan’s transportation technologies, operational practices, and industry trends.

Core Strengths

• Engineering:
  Former R&D engineer specializing in materials evaluation and semiconductor materials.
  Deep technical literacy built through work at JSR’s Yokkaichi and Tsukuba research centers.
• Journalism:
  28 single-authored books, including six foreign-language editions.
  20+ years reporting on railways, roads, automotive systems, and mobility innovation.
• Visualization:
  Able to visualize abstract mechanisms and complex processes.
  I have created all diagrams in my 28 books, providing clear technical illustrations for general and professional audiences.

This unique combination enables decision-makers to understand complicated technologies quickly and accurately.

Services for Global Clients

• Insight briefings & reports on Japanese mobility and infrastructure systems
• Technology and market analysis for international mobility firms
• Visualization of complex mechanisms through original technical diagrams
• Editorial support for articles, interviews, white papers, and strategic communication
• Consulting for transportation-related research and Japan-focused projects

Selected Achievements

• Author of The Science of Railways and numerous other titles explaining engineering concepts to broad audiences
• Reporting on railway modernization, labour-saving technologies, and Infra DX initiatives
• Visualized engineering mechanisms in all 28 published books
• Coverage of mobility innovation in Europe and the United States
• Contributions to leading Japanese technology and business media

About Me

Engineering Background

I began my career as an R&D engineer at JSR Corporation, working at both the Yokkaichi Research Center and the Tsukuba Research Center.

At Yokkaichi, I worked in the materials characterization group, developing new evaluation methodologies and supporting multiple R&D teams.
I created a high-speed materials analysis method that reduced evaluation time to 1/48, earning an internal research award in my second year.

At Tsukuba, I focused on semiconductor materials development, contributing to advanced materials research and receiving a patent for my work.

These experiences built a strong technical foundation that continues to inform my analysis of mobility systems.

Journalism & Field-Based Insight

After transitioning from R&D to journalism, I have spent more than 20 years reporting from depots, control rooms, rolling stock factories, road operations centers, and mobility test sites.
My focus is on how technologies, operations, and human expertise come together to support transportation systems.

Visualization

Since 1996, I have produced technical illustrations that make abstract mechanisms understandable.
This ability to turn complex engineering concepts into clear visuals is a central part of my work today.

Education

M.S. & B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Tohoku University (Japan)
My academic training allows me to communicate technical topics with depth, precision, and clarity.

Contact

If your organization needs insight, analysis, or visualization to understand Japan’s mobility and infrastructure systems, feel free to reach out.