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I find it rewarding to be able to plan and implement projects that have an impact on such a wide area as the Tohoku region. While working on projects in collaboration with external parties such as tourism departments in each Tohoku prefecture, railway companies, and airport companies involves many coordination issues and can be challenging, I enjoy the new challenges, such as having my opinions incorporated into visuals like posters, and discussing PR methods like newspapers, magazines, and social media with the entire tourism promotion team! I've also become more attentive to what I can do for the Tohoku region through Expressway.

Speaking of which, I was really happy when we displayed a Expressway patrol car at a tourist event and a lot of children gathered around. I believe that memorable experiences in childhood are often linked to the careers and jobs that people aspire to later in life, so I approached them with the hope that they might one day be involved with Expressway.

During my time as a student, I had the opportunity to be on the organizing committee for school events, and I found the behind-the-scenes work interesting and rewarding. Perhaps because of this, I had a strong desire to be of service to others and support society, so I focused my job search on infrastructure companies.

As a result, I received job offers from several companies, but I decided to join this company because I wanted to work for it, which supports society through Expressway across a wide area of Eastern Japan. The kindness of the employees I met during the interviews was also a deciding factor. In interviews at other companies, I felt nervous and sometimes couldn't speak as well as I wanted, but I remember that the interviewers at this company were very easy to talk to and the atmosphere was warm.

During my student days, I was more of a passive type, often only taking action after being asked. However, after joining the company and gaining experience, I've become more proactive in my work. I think one of the key points of my growth is that when my boss asks me to do a new task, I can now think positively, like, "That sounds interesting! Everything is an experience, so let's give it a try!"

Since much of our work involves collaborating with others, I've learned the importance of relying on and consulting with those around me instead of trying to handle everything alone. Naturally, I've also learned to think about how we can work together smoothly, rather than just making requests unilaterally. When making a request, I try to communicate clearly, specifying things like, "I'd like you to respond in this way, in this format." I think I've become able to take a broader perspective than I did in my first or second year.

I think we can be proud of our unity in times of emergency. When there's a possibility of road closures due to accidents or natural disasters, everyone, including people from our group companies and regardless of their job title, goes into the disaster response room to deal with the situation. The speed at which we immediately grasp the situation on site, divide up roles, and take action embodies the responsibility and pride we have as Expressway professionals.

When I experienced that at my first assignment, the Chiba Management Office, I was surprised at how quickly everyone, even those I didn't normally interact with in my daily work, became united. I was impressed, thinking, "Wow, that's amazing," and I desperately followed my seniors, saying, "I'll do anything!" I'll never forget the passion I felt back then.

Although I am not currently directly involved in the management or construction of Expressway, I experience firsthand the influence and role they play through Expressway such as promoting tourism. Expressway are a vital social infrastructure that must be carefully protected for the foreseeable future. With a strong sense of responsibility for supporting not only logistics drivers, travelers, and business travelers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, but also local communities, I want to continue working with all my might towards the future.

Furthermore, by continuing to gain diverse work experience, I hope to become an employee that not only new recruits but also my superiors and colleagues want to work with.