Book Launch of “Handling Manual for Work” to be Released

February 4, 2020

Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

 

Hidefumi Araki, President and Representative Director of Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, which has the largest market share in the world for large membrane structures (tent structures) such as the Tokyo Dome, has published a book entitled “Handling Manual for Work,” which describes his work ethic and the lessons he has learned from his own experiences as a working adult. The book will be available in stores from Wednesday, February 5, 2012.

 

Hidefumi Araki himself authored the book, “Handling Manual for Work – Is Strawberry on Your Shortcake? *1 is a business book published by Hakuya Shobo, Inc. and will be available in stores on February 5 (Wed.). The book is aimed at everyone involved in “work,” from pre-employment students and those who are currently working somewhat, to managers and those involved in management.

The author compares “a given job to a shortcake and what is important at work to a strawberry,” and asks what obstacles he faced and overcame on his way from a factory floor worker to the president of a company with sales of 40 billion yen at the age of 50. The author also shares his experiences of how he faced and overcame obstacles on his way to becoming the president of a company with 40 billion yen in sales at the age of 50, while comparing his growth to that of other people.

The book contains a number of messages that have been delivered in “delivery classes” that are popularly held at various schools, as well as “strong beliefs” as a practitioner who continues to accomplish great tasks by maximizing the potential of his colleagues, which are woven into the text written by his own hands, not in words.

This book was started with the hope that by teaching “how to handle work” to people who are working hard but not achieving results, we would help them realize their strengths that they were not aware of, and encourage them to play an active role in their work. It took about a year and a half to complete the project.

 

The author himself is currently “implementing reforms” to have the world recognize the value of his company as the president of Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, and concludes the book with a positive, true story that is in tune with the feelings of the readers.　Although the publication of this book is part of the author’s private activities, we hope that the author’s message will spread widely throughout the world and increase the number of people who are active in society, even if only one person.

_{1: This book will be available at bookstores nationwide and online at a list price of 1,500 yen plus tax (1,650 yen including tax).}

 

[Book Title] Handling Manual for Work – Do you have strawberries on your shortcake?
Author】Hidefumi Araki
Publisher] Hakuya Shobo Co.
Price] 1,500 yen + tax (tax included: 1,650 yen)
Release date] February 5, 2020
Specifications etc.] Book (softcover) 192 pages, genre: business book
Contents]

The most important part of the job was the strawberries!
If someone asks you to get a dustpan, how would you give it to them?

How to handle work that is obvious to those who know, but not taught.
It is really the most important thing and people don’t realize it.
-The “Story about Strawberries,” which compares a given job to a shortcake and the important things at work to strawberries, is full of simple but clear stories that make you say, “Ah, I see! There are many stories that are simple but clearly understandable.

This book is a gift to all people involved in “work,” from those who will work in the future, to those who are currently doing their jobs somehow, to those who are in a position to give work to others, to those involved in management.

Read the first 30 pages and your world will change!

_{*Taken from the website of Byakuya Shobo Co.}

Hidefumi Araki
President and Representative Director, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation
Born in 1967 in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, he joined Taiyo Kogyo at the age of 18. After six months as a line manager, he gradually rose through the ranks and was involved in numerous projects, including the reconstruction of the Chicago factory and the “MAKTANK” recycled bag project. He was recognized for his skill in successfully completing the “Medina Umbrella Project,” which was the company’s most important project, and became a director at the age of 42 and the president at the age of 50. He is currently taking on various challenges, including the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025, with the passion of the entire company to bring surprise to the world through the engineering of membranes.

_{Author (Hidefumi Araki)}

_{Book cover and the beginning of the book (The Story of Strawberries)}

A manufacturer of large membrane structures (tent structures) founded in Taisho Ward, Osaka in 1922. The company boasts a wealth of experience not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world in projects of national prestige, including large domes such as the Tokyo Dome, roofs for stadiums hosting the World Cup soccer tournament, and international expositions held every five years and attracting large crowds of visitors. As a company with the world’s No. 1 market share, we are also known for realizing projects with a high degree of difficulty. In particular, the large umbrella covering 160,000 square meters of space in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, is highly acclaimed. In addition, we call ourselves a “membrane manufacturer” and have developed a variety of products using our “membrane surface technology” not only in the field of construction, but also in the field of environmental protection and disaster response, including transportation containers (flexible container bags) for logistics, impervious sheets buried at final waste disposal sites, and anti-pollution membranes to prevent contamination of the sea surface in port construction projects, which have occurred frequently in recent years. We are currently developing a variety of products using our “membrane surface technology.

_{The author (Hidefumi Araki) was responsible for the manufacture of the membrane roof, “Large Umbrella of the Holy Medina.”}

_{The world’s largest video screen will be installed in the core facility, Al Swar Dome, at this year’s Dubai World Expo.}