ShinMaywa Group Ambassador "MayMay" | ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

Meet MayMay, a curious little alien with a passion for discovery!
Fascinated by ShinMaywa after arriving on Earth, MayMay is always eager to learn more. Where will today's adventure lead?

Character Introduction
Discovering ShinMaywa
with MayMay
The story behind MayMay's Origin
Gallery

Who is MayMay?

Having traveled all the way from space,
MayMay continues a journey to uncover the secrets behind the "smooth" moments
that support people's everyday lives.

When MayMay was little, their family told them stories about Earth—
a planet filled with rich nature, remarkable technology, and the people who create it.

Those stories sparked a deep curiosity,
and the more MayMay learned, the more they fell in love with this wonderful planet.

Among everything MayMay loves about Earth,
one thing fascinated them the most —
the work of the ShinMaywa Group, quietly supporting people’s everyday lives.

Join MayMay as they explore how the ShinMaywa Group helps "Building a smoother tomorrow!"

Does everyone know about ShinMaywa?

Discovering ShinMaywa with MayMay

Why does life on this planet
runs so smoothly?

"Somewhere on this planet, someone must be creating the 'smoothness' that keeps our lives moving every day..."
As MayMay travels around Earth, curiosity leads to the discovery of the ShinMaywa Group, whose products and services support people's everyday lives.
One day, while traveling in a beloved spaceship,
MayMaywitnesses a rocket launch up close and learns that ShinMaywas DD Motor is one of its key components.
Amazed by the technology behind it,
MayMay heads to the Industrial Machinery Systems Division in Takarazuka, Hyogo, with plenty of questions.
Then, determined to discover even more ways ShinMaywa helps make life run smoothly, MayMay takes to the skies using those signature antennae...
Before long, MayMay spots a fascinating building where cars are stored vertically and sets off to explore it.

Hey ShinMaywa, tell me! No.1

Is it true you help rockets run so smooth?

Hey ShinMaywa, tell me！No.2

Is it true you help
parking run so smooth？

The Story behaind MayMay 's Origin

MayMay was created by Keiko Shibata,
the beloved illustrator behind the “Pan Dorobou” series.

Ms. Keiko Shibata

Message from Picture Book Author Keiko Shibata

When I first heard about this project, I was surprised to learn that the passenger boarding bridges were made by ShinMaywa. Since I often travel by plane for work, I now feel a little proud each time I walk through one, knowing I had the opportunity to be part of this project.
And I also hope it reminds people that the things we rely on daily exist because someone, somewhere, poured their heart into creating them for the good of the world.
I hope that MayMay, together with the ShinMaywa Group’s products that we use as part of our everyday lives, will help more people learn about their work and feel connected to it.

ProfileSince 2002, Keiko Shibata has been active as a freelance illustrator across a wide range of fields, including books, advertising, and general merchandise. In 2016, she made her debut as a picture book author with her first title, Meganeko (Tegami‑sha). Her picture book works include the “Pome‑chan” series (Hakusensha), the “Pan Dorobou” series (KADOKAWA), the “Polar Bear Picture Book” series (PHP Institute), I Won’t Move (written by Kenta Otsuka, PIE International), and the “Panda Spoon” series (Poplar Publishing), among others. As of June 2025, the “Pan Dorobou” series has surpassed a total of 4.5 million copies sold.