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will participate in the house vision 2016 tokyo exhibition from july 30 in aomi tokyo presenting a vision for future living spaces in collaboration with internationally acclaimed architect shigeru ban . the technology of waterjun 3 2016 as design head at grohe paul flowers helped create some of the world s most beautiful kitchen and bathroom fixtures . now as chief design officer of lixil s water technology group he reveals how the company is applying design technology and social purpose to reimagine the most intimate spaces in our homes ... the sublime skills of kawashima selkon textilesmar 28 2016 when tokyo s kabukiza theater reopened in 2013 thousands of people cheered the renovation of the temple of the kabuki art form that was originally built in 1889 . inside another feat of reconstruction commemorated the event . donning the stage were several new doncho or drop curtains based on japanese style paintings made by kawashima selkon textiles which refined the way the threads were twisted together to faithfully express the artwork ... tackling challenges in global sanitation and hygienemar 28 2016 poor sanitation is a leading cause of child mortality . today an estimated 800 children under five years of age die every day from diarrheal disease caused by lack of hygienic water and sanitary living situations and 950 million people defecate in the open . the gravity of the situation has elevated the topic to the top of the global agenda . last year india s prime minister narendra modi discussed the problem with microsoft cofounder bill gates during talks over a climate change deal ... investor relations ir latest news investor relations all ir news about us lixil is the most comprehensive and connected global company in the housing and building industry . more our businesses delivering core strengths in water housing building and kitchen technologies our businesses bring better solutions today and for future generations . more our stories lixil provides the link to 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