Odakyu, Keio, and Keikyu hold meeting in Yokohama, what is their aim? “Common challenges for each company.”

Nishi Ward is one of the 10 wards of Yokohama, Japan, established in 1944 as part of the city’s administrative expansion. Historically a collection of small farming and fishing villages, it underwent significant development in the 20th century, becoming a major residential and commercial area, and is now notably home to the Yokohama Stadium and the vibrant Chinatown district.

Yokohama is a major port city in Japan, located south of Tokyo. It was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade in 1859, which rapidly transformed it from a small fishing village into a cosmopolitan hub. Today, it is known for its historic waterfront, Chinatown, and modern landmarks like the Minato Mirai district.

The Odakyu Electric Railway is a major private railway company in Japan, founded in 1923. It is best known for connecting central Tokyo with the popular destinations of Shinjuku and the Hakone hot spring resort area, famously operating the high-speed “Romancecar” limited express trains since 1957.

Keio Corporation is a major Japanese private railway operator headquartered in Tokyo, primarily serving the Greater Tokyo Area. It was founded in 1905 by entrepreneur Okura Kihachiro, making it one of the oldest railway companies in the region, and has since expanded into a vast conglomerate with businesses in real estate, retail, and education. The company’s name and core identity are deeply connected to Keio University, which was established earlier and shares the same founder.

Keikyu Corporation is a major private railway operator in Japan, primarily serving the Tokyo and Kanagawa areas. It was founded in 1898 as the **Tsurumi River Railway**, and its network is historically significant for connecting central Tokyo to the Keihin industrial zone and Haneda Airport, playing a key role in regional development.

Hakone is a mountainous town in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture, renowned for its hot springs, views of Mount Fuji, and the iconic red torii gate of Hakone Shrine on Lake Ashi. Historically, it flourished as a post station on the Tokaido road during the Edo period (1603-1868), providing rest for travelers between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto. Today, it remains a popular destination within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, offering traditional ryokan inns, open-air museums, and volcanic activity at sites like Owakudani.