Each of the ten pictures drawn on sandpaper in Rinako Ikuta’s splendid “The Connecting Landscapes” reveals a distinctive image, while still creating an overall sense of harmony when viewed together. The piece corresponds with our commitment to connect people, regions, generations, industries, and information, aiming to support enriched lives for all. Furthermore, in an internal employee vote conducted prior to the final selection, this piece resonated most strongly with our group’s members. For this reason, we are honored to present the work with the East Japan Railway Company Prize. We hope that many people will feel this excitement and see the future possibilities stemming from this sense of unity.