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大阪世博会特别呈现:日本人在深圳① | Japanese maker grows with SZ’s maker culture

信息来源:EyeShenzhen 发布时间:2025-05-09
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From May 12-14, 2025, the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host "Shenzhen Week."

To mark this occasion, Shenzhen Daily and EyeShenzhen, a multilingual international portal, have produced a special report series about Japanese in Shenzhen. The collection features diverse perspectives from Japanese corporate executives, chamber of commerce leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and community volunteers, all sharing their unique "Shenzhen Stories."

2025年大阪世博会中国馆将于5月12-14日举办“深圳周”。为此,EyeShenzhen九语种国际门户网站和英文《深圳日报》特别策划制作了“日本人在深圳”中英日三语系列视频, 采访在深的日资企业高管,商会领袖,创业者,教育工作者和社区义工等,通过不同维度讲述他们的“深圳故事”。


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            Since relocating to Shenzhen in 2018, Japanese engineer Masakazu Takasu has taken on the role of supporting Switch Science, a Japan-based distributor of open-source hardware tools and components, in expanding into the local market and fostering cooperation with the city’s startup and maker communities.

            自2018年迁居深圳以来,日本工程师高须正和始终致力于协助日本开源硬件供应商Switch Science拓展中国市场,推动该公司与深圳初创企业及创客社群的深度合作。

            Takasu, also an advocate of "maker culture," has witnessed Shenzhen’s evolution from a cost-efficient manufacturing hub to a city where products stand out for their creativity and quality.

            他同时也是创客文化的积极倡导者,见证这座城市从“性价比高的制造中心” 向制造有创意和高质量的产品的创新之都的转变。


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            Masakazu Takasu at an interview with Shenzhen Daily. 

            Recalling his first visit to Shenzhen in 2014, Takasu noted that the city’s main advantage was the cost competitiveness of hardware components. “But today, what attracts global buyers is Shenzhen’s unique blend of high-quality and advanced technology. Here, you’ll find cutting-edge products that aren’t available at other exhibitions,” he said. 

            高须第一次来到深圳访问是2014年,当时吸引全球采购商的是硬件元件的价格优势。"但如今,深圳吸引全球买家的已是无可替代的高品质与高科技。在这里能找到其他展会上见不到的尖端产品。"

            He noted that Shenzhen’s technological and innovative progress between 2023 and 2024 has been remarkable. One sign of this growth is the significant increase in robotics developers among Switch Science’s clients.

            高须特别指出,2023至2024年间深圳科技创新呈现跨越式发展。一个表现是Switch Science客户群体中机器人开发者数量明显增长。


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            Takasu in Huaqiangbei, Futian District. 

            To create interactive robotic products, an increasing number of companies and individuals are sourcing innovative components — from new motors to development boards and sensors — from China, especially Shenzhen. 

            为打造交互式机器人产品,越来越多企业及个人选择从中国,尤其是深圳采购新型电机、智能开发板、精密传感器等创新零部件。

            As part of his daily work, Takasu seeks out potential customers and connects with local startup and maker communities.

            在日常工作中,高须持续发掘潜在合作伙伴,深度对接本地创新社群,这种"创新连接者"的角色使其成为创客文化的代言人。


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            A photo of Takasu (L) and his friend, taken in Huaqiangbei 10 years ago. 

            He sees that the city’s transformation focuses on translating inventive concepts into tangible solutions rather than relying on traditional mass production, and this is what he believes to be the essence of maker culture — a spirit that is rapidly spreading throughout Shenzhen. 

            他观察到,深圳转型的核心在于将创意概念转化为实体解决方案,而非依赖传统规模化生产模式。这种转变在他看来正是创客文化精髓的体现。

            In addition to his work with Switch Science, Takasu is an associate professor at Waseda University, where he conducts research and lectures on the city’s innovations. He also published a book in Japanese in August 2020 that details Shenzhen’s innovation practices and the city’s potential for emerging hardware manufacturing industries. 

            除企业职务外,高须还担任早稻田大学客座教授,授课时便向学生介绍过深圳的创新环境,并于2020年8月出版了一本书,对这座城市的创新氛围和新兴的先进硬件制造业加以阐述。


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            Takasu in Huaqiangbei.

            Takasu said he enjoys life in Shenzhen a lot. Even on his days off, he likes to attend science and technology events and expos. “The open and friendly atmosphere in Shenzhen makes these events enjoyable,” he said. 

            对在深圳的生活,高须表示充满愉悦体验。即便闲暇时光,他也喜欢参与各类科技活动和展会。"深圳这种开放、友善的城市氛围,让这些活动变得自然且有趣,"他分享道。

            Talking about the ongoing Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Takasu has arranged to visit the expo which showcases cutting-edge innovations from around the world. He especially recommends the null² Signature Pavilion, designed by Japanese researcher Yoichi Ochiai. The pavilion presents the concept of “computational nature,” envisioning a future where nature and technology seamlessly merge. 

            谈及正在举办的2025大阪世博会,高须已制定观展计划。他特别推荐由日本研究者落合阳一设计的"null²主题馆",该馆提出"计算机自然"概念,展现科技与自然深度融合的未来图景。

            “It’s a topic that resonates deeply with Shenzhen, a city experiencing rapid growth in both technology and society,” said Takasu. 

            “对像深圳这样技术与社会快速融合的城市来说,这是一个非常具有共鸣的主题。”高须说道。