The Hitachi Group is engaged in a wide range of initiatives to realize "Smart Cities" as sustainable next-generation cities. This video shows the demonstration experiments and projects the Group is participating in worldwide. [Produced in November, 2012]

ATMs have now become an indispensable element in modern life as a vital part of the social infrastructure. ATMs have progressively evolved to offer a wide range of functions in response to the needs of the age. This video shows the transition of the technology employed in Hitachi's ATMs, which play a major role in the advancement of the financial sector.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) excavators are at work worldwide, mainly in the emerging nations.HCM has constantly improved its technology enabling it to create a wide range of outstanding products. This is based on the necessity of providing machines that are really able to meet the needs of the job site. Here we look at the development history of Hitachi excavators. [Produced in March, 2012]

"The Observation of Microscopic Worlds using Electron Waves" With this as his intention, Akira Tonomura entered the Central Research Laboratory, the core facility for advanced research in the Hitachi Group. In Part 1, we follow in the footsteps of Dr. Tonomura as he addresses the basic fundamentals of science in his research of electron microscopes and succeeds in making various amazing discoveries through innovative world-first experiments.

"The Observation of Microscopic Worlds using Electron Waves" With this as his intention, Akira Tonomura entered the Central Research Laboratory, the core facility for advanced research in the Hitachi Group. In Part 2, we continue to follow Dr. Tonomura, focusing on the expansion of his research into the realm of "superconductivity" and the development of a world-leading 1MV electron microscope.

HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) are key devices essential for today's business, day-to-day life and society. 50 years have passed since HDDs first emerged, and now they are the driving force behind the IT era. Here you can see cutting-edge future technologies while looking back at the dramatic evolution of HDDs.

50 years have elapsed since 1956 when Hitachi started to make TV sets utilizing its own unique technology. In that time, Hitachi has always supplied the latest TVs to the market. Also, television has changed from black and white to color and from CRTs to flat panel screens.Here you can see the history of Hitachi's engagement in TVs while looking back at historical images from yesteryear.

In recent years, buildings are becoming much higher and larger. This requires a minimization of elevator space to allow more space for offices and residential zones.An elevator based on a new system has been developed to meet these requirements … the "Circulating Multi-Car Elevator". Using a one-tenth-scale model, Hitachi has successfully verified this operating system, the first in the world. This video shows this revolutionary new elevator system.

This is a new form of security technology to authenticate individuals by scanning finger vein patterns. This video gives an easy-to-understand overview of Hitachi's original authentication technology and it shows a number of examples of how Finger Vein Pattern Authentication is coming into widespread use including for ATMs and PC login.

Ice sledge hockey is a sport adapted for people who have lower limb disabilities so that they can play ice hockey.Kojin Nakakita of Hitachi, Ltd. is the coach of the Japan Ice Sledge Hockey National Team. This documentary film focuses on his tremendous efforts to strengthen this team. [Produced in March 2010]

Ever since Kojin Nakakita of Hitachi, Ltd. became the coach of the Japan National Ice Sledge Hockey Team he has instructed them in the skills and tactics of ice hockey. The team has now developed to the point where it competes with the world's leading teams, but he continually demands a high level of inner strength in his players. This film documents how the coach and players interact and develop as human beings. [Produced in June 2010]

This is a compact re-edited version of The Hitachi Group's Environmental Vision video (Standard Version) highlighting the essential points.This gives an overview of the Hitachi Group's activities in which the entire Group seeks to find solutions for the global environmental issues of today.[Produced in March, 2010]

The Hitachi Group is focusing on its "Environmental Vision" which is an action guideline to ensure the realization of a sustainable society.This video gives an overview of the Hitachi Group's activities in which the entire Group draws on its vast integrated strengths as it seeks to attain the common objectives of the human race.[Produced in March, 2010]

The Hitachi Group is a special sponsor of the Billion Tree Campaign in Thailand. On July 19, 2008, at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park, the opening ceremony and memorial planting took place. Princess Sirindthorn of the Thai royal family attended the planting ceremony and some scenes from this are introduced in the digest. ［Produced in August, 2008］

In order to hand on a beautiful world to the next generation, the Hitachi Group is actively engaged in finding solutions for a wide range of environmental problems now facing the human race.This　video shows the environment preservation activities of Hitachi in which it utilizes the integrated strengths of the entire Hitachi Group in the areas of "Air", "Soil" and "Water".

The Hitachi Group is engaged in a wide range of social contribution activities in North America. This year, the Anniversary Annual Conference was held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of these activities. This video outlines the social contribution activities of the Hitachi Group in North America, and is mainly focused on a report of the conference

Kenichiro Komai, the third president of Hitachi, Ltd., established the Hitachi Scholarship 　Foundation in 1984.For over 20 years, the Foundation has engaged in a wide range of scholarship activities to foster human resources able to support the future of Southeast Asia.This video gives a report on a graduation ceremony held on March 6, 2007.

Japan's first genuine, corporate ski team for the disabled, the"Hitachi Solutions Aurora Nordic Ski Team". In the Second Volume, we will close in on the feelings of each of the athletes toward their team and their prospects for the future, while summarizing their activities this season centered on the World Cup competition. [Produced in December, 2012]

Japan's first genuine, corporate ski team for the disabled, the"Hitachi Solutions Aurora Nordic Ski Team". In the First Volume, we will report on the activities of the team in preparation for the competitive season, mixing in cuts of the daily lives of athletes. [Produced in December, 2012]

2010 marks the first century of Hitachi's operations. This is the third in a series of video documentaries recording the history of Hitachi, Ltd. This movie shows the factors behind Hitachi's progressive advanced over the years to become a leading comprehensive electrical machinery company after attaining complete independence in 1920. [Produced in March, 2010]

2010 marks the first century of Hitachi's operations. This is the second in a series of video documentaries recording the history of Hitachi, Ltd. It depicts the numerous adversities the company faced in the years soon after its founding, and how Hitachi, Ltd. went on to take up the challenge of major projects while constantly developing its own original technology. The video describes Hitachi's progress from its founding to its complete independence. [Produced in March, 2010]

2010 marks the first century of Hitachi's operations. This is the second in a series of video documentaries recording the history of Hitachi, Ltd. Why did Namihei Odaira, the founder of Hitachi, Ltd. decide to work in the Hitachi Mine even though it meant he had to give up his assured chance to become one of the elite engineers of Japan? This video examines the starting point of Hitachi, Ltd. by following Namihei Odaira's dream of creating original technology, which he pursued from his youth. [Produced in March, 2010]

Comments by Executive Vice President Dr. Michiharu Nakamura.

These exhibitions, which enabled visitors to experience the integrated strengths and technical prowess of the Hitachi Group, were held in two of Europe's leading cities. The exhibitions were held under the theme of "LIFE", and they introduced many Hitachi technologies that contribute to human life.This video shows scenes of the Experience Hitachi Zone, an interactive exhibition providing an entertaining experience for visitors, as well as seminars and working business meetings.[Produced: June 2008]

The Hitachi Exhibition was held for two days from February 20. 2008 in London , England. The theme of this Exhibition was -Life-, and many forms of Hitachi technology contributing to human life were shown. The Exhibition featured an -Experience Area- where people could try out the numerous highly entertaining hands-on exhibits, and seminars and business discussions were also held.

The WIRED Next Fest exhibition was held for 3 days from September 14th 2007 in Los Angeles, USA. The Hitachi Group was the main sponsor of this event. This video reports on this dynamic and vibrant event mainly focusing on the Hitachi Group Pavilion.

This is a video documentary on the Hitachi Tree for which the Hitachi group is providing support.This documentary reveals the story behind the Hitachi Tree TV commercials, which have been very popular in Japan for over 30 years. It also gives an overview of the history of Moanalua Gardens Park in Hawaii where this massive tree is growing. [Produced in March 2009]

The Hitachi Group Pavilion was opened on March 25th, 2005. Over 1.7 million people visited the Pavilion during the 6 months to September 25th when the Expo closed. This video contains an overview of the Hitachi Group Pavilion which took as its theme "Nature Contact - Interacting with endangered animals brought back to life by Hitachi's IT", as well as various scenes shot during the Expo.