著者 : TakeoOzu
[About the Book] ーChallenging a grand dream with pride as a Japanese and the spirit of a man- The 1960s marked a period of rapid economic growth as Japan recovered from the devastation of World War II. In this era, Nobuo Okinaya, a businessman at Yamanaka Heavy Industries, was working tirelessly to enter a bid for the expansion of a steelmaking furnace in a city in Buenos Aires. With companies from around the world competing to win the contract for the steel plant project, Yamanaka Heavy Industries joined forces with trading firms, construction companies, and port operators to take on their global rivals. At a time when Japan was still overcoming the stigma of defeat and had yet to gain international trust in its industrial technology, could Okinaya succeed in securing the international bid? This full-length documentary novel vividly depicts the fierce struggle of a Japanese businessman competing in an international tender for a steel plant project, set against the dramatic backdrop of the times. [Table Of Contents] Chapter 1: Recruiting Reinforcements Chapter 2: Announcement of the SteelPlant Tender Chapter 3: Reaching the Decision to Bid Chapter 4: To Argentina Chapter 5: On‑Site Investigation One Chapter 6: Field Survey Two Chapter 7: Preparing for the Bid Chapter 8: Activities of the Technical Team Chapter 9: Shōtetsu’s Cooperation Chapter 10: Coordinated Play Chapter 11: The Second Investigation Team Chapter 12: The Preliminary Demonstration Chapter 13: Situation Analysis Chapter 14: The Time for the Decisive Battle Chapter 15: Pleasant News Chapter 16: The Atmosphere and Circumstances on the International Stage Chapter 17: Preparation for the Technical Briefings and the Strategy Chapter 18: Trials on the Road to Victory Chapter 19: The Embassy Party Chapter 20: A Breather Amid the Busyness Chapter 21: Teachings of Our Predecessors Chapter 22: At Samuel’s Residence Chapter 23: Moves by Company G Chapter 24: Committee Proceedings Chapter 25: Golf Beneath the Blazing Sun in Palermo Park Chapter 26: Suspension of the Review Chapter 27: Completion of the Review Chapter 28: The Final Stage Chapter 29: Informal Contract Notice Chapter 30: Company G’s Counterattack Chapter 31: The Endgame Afterword [Editor’s Comment] For Okinaya, building a converter steel plant in a foreign land using Japanese technology-while Japan was still shaking off the image of a defeated nation-was an immense challenge. This story captures his courageous pursuit to prove the value of Japan’s industrial capabilities. Witness his inspiring journey as he puts everything on the line to compete on the world stage. [Author Profile] Takeo Ozu
