Introduction of Vol. 10

• THE 80^th YEAR OF RION : Up to Now and Into the Future Supporting Daily Lives
• PROJECT STORY : How might Biofluorescent Particle Counters Revolutionize the Pharmaceutical Industry?
• HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY : Hearing Aids – Part II
• NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCT : Real-time Sound Source Identification System
• FROM OVERSEAS : Thailand
• OUR FAVORITE TOWN, KOKUBUNJI [Local Produce]
• LICENSING AND QUALIFICATIONS : Machinery Condition Analyst
• RION's SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE : See My SOS !
• FROM MY BOOKSHELF : Greetings from Outer Space

Cover Art: “Rings and a common kingfisher”

On the occasion of this 10th issue of the publication of RTJ, I’ve decided to depict Rion from a perspective that departs slightly from that of previous issues, which focused on Rion’s products and facilities. The ring in the Rion logo symbolizes hope and endless possibilities. Many rings connected to each other represent a flying up movement into the future. Given Rion’s deep roots in the local town, I also depicted a common kingfisher, a native bird of Kokubunji. The kingfisher is considered a lucky bird; an encounter or a sighting signals one’s wishes will come true. In that spirit, I wish with all my heart for the continued development of Rion.

By Yusuke Kitajima (woodblock artist)