The Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), established in 1955 as the Japan Housing Corporation, has been tackling a variety of urban issues for over half a century.

The agency currently implements a variety of initiatives in proactively addressing vital social issues, such as the falling birthrate, aging society and environmental problems, based on the agencyʼs mission of “creating cities of beauty, safety, and comfort where people can shine.” In the urban rejuvenation field, they coordinate conceptual planning and requirements, as well as collaborate with other partners to make large cities more attractive, strengthen international competitiveness, bolster the disaster-resistance of densely built-up areas, and revitalize regional cities.

Moreover, in the living environment field, they carry out proper maintenance and management of UR rental housing throughout the country to ensure peace of mind for their customers. They are also promoting the establishment of housing and communities that will ensure safety and health across all generations by using and renewing existing housing stock, and turning them into community medical and welfare centers, for example, by establishing facilities to handle the imminent population decline, falling birthrate, and super-aging society