Immun' Age(FPP) Osato Research Institute

Nurburgring 24Hours Racing 2010Stunning Debut of Rapide

2010-06-14T00:46:16Z

Just as the coming of spring in Japan was two weeks late this year, it was still quite cold in Europe. The temperature in Nürburgring was only 3 degrees Celsius in the morning.
Because of the changeable weather with watery sky on the day before the race, the tires did not get warmed up enough and all the teams had a difficult time.
One of the Aston Martin's dual entries in SP8 Class was new four-door Rapide, which was released in May simultaneously all over the world. Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez participated as one of the drivers. The other was V12 Vantage, the winner of last year. The race started at 15.00 CET on 15 May 2010, which was a brilliantly sunny day.

Until the last six hours of the race, V12 Vantage and Rapide remained in 1st and 3rd place in class, but suddenly V12 Vantage stopped in the middle of the circuit due to fuel pump issues.
Head of Motorsport, David King rushed to the Aston Martin DBS by driving the Cygnet and took the wheel of the DBS to get the V12 Vantage towed back to the pit. It was the moment when the DBS became the most expensive tow car in the world.

The 24-hour Nürburgring race came to end at 15.00 CET on 16 May 2010 with the victory of Lexus LFA under the prodding of Toyota Mortor's CEO, Mr. Akio Toyoda. Rapid and V12 Vantage took 2nd and 3rd place in class respectively.

Anyway, the silhouette of Rapide was so beautiful on the circuit.


During the race, the test-ride event of Aston Martin was held as well.

The Cygnet came on the scene. Wondering which is prettier?	This is the Cygnet we keep hearing about!

Dinner party with Aston's head of motorsports and drivers the night before the race

Wife of Mr. Hayashi with Dr. Bez and David King	With Staffs assigned to Guest Service Stirring up fighting spirit before the start of 24-hour race

Final checks just before the race	V12 Vantage, that won last year, creates a beautiful contrast of green and black.

drivers of V12 Vantage	Saying "Hi" to the driver Wolfgang just before the race

Rapide on the starting grid Beautiful front face of blue color	Rapide is just so beautiful. It doesn't look like a four-door car.

drivers of Rapide	Reunion with wife of Dr. Bez

Dr. Bez looks a little nervous. This year, he is in a fashionable racing suit of blue color coordinated with Rapide.	Driver as well as AstonMartin's Nürburgring Test Centre Director; Wolfgang and public relations officer; Kim

AstonMartin's head of motor sports; David King He is a chief engineer at the factory.	Yearly reunion with Aston Martin's reliable mechanics

The 24-hour race doesn't stop all though the night.	Midnight refueling

Pit stop of V12	This year, LEXUS LFA fights with its back to the wall with the super GT driver; Wakisaka.

Beautiful morning in Nürburgring after the long night	Changes of tires in the first light of the day

Snacks for the pit crews who fights for 24 hours	Taking short breaks

No matter who you are, never talk to me now!	I met Mr. Morizo for the first time in a year. He said he was just a cameraman this year.

One of the Rapide drivers; British journalist Matthew from Hong kong I introduced him to Mr. morizo.	This year, for Lexus LFA victory was a mandatory mission.

All the Lexus LFA team members were staring at the last pit stop. Congratulations to Victory in SP8 class!	Dr. Bez, waiting for his stint

Last pit stop before the goal The car is now cleaned for the moment of the goal.	Aston Martin missed a victory this time, but took 2nd and 3rd in class with amazing fights. They proved its ability and reliability as sports cars.

The tough race is over! Yeah !!	Beautiful smile of the team

Evaluation meeting with the team members	Making a toast with David King

Dr. Bez was happy with the result that Rapide took 2nd in class.

Exchange event with the local community - Field Trip of Ono-kita Elementary School

2010-05-25T00:55:34Z

On a rainy day, May 7th, a group of elementary school children with cute yellow hats and umbrellas visited our institute for their field trip. They are in the third grade and they chose to visit us for their social study.
Every year, the sixth grade student visit here to receive AIDS education by World Foundation Aids Research and Prevention, which is one of our social activities. However, it was the first time for us to receive such young students! They were very active and asked many questions with childlike pure curiosity.
It would be nice if they would feel closer to us and get interested in science, medicine and health more and more with this visit as a start.

Unusual class outside the school makes children excited!

Many questions were made so actively.

Regional Interactions with Locals- Providing a Bulletin Board to the Local Elementary School -

2010-05-10T05:39:39Z

One of our social activities is regional interactions with the locals.
There is Ono-Kita elementary school nearby our institute and we see many lively local children every day.
We provided a bulettin board to this school again this year. The latest news is pinned up on this board in the hall way for the whole school to read. We receive a lovely thank-you letter from the school children every year.

We would like to continue such interactions with the local children wishing them a safe school life.

Aston Martin RacingAsian Le Mans Series 2009　Stunning Victory

2010-02-25T01:10:32Z

The ACO( Automobile Club de L'Ouest ) is a traditional automobile club, which has been continuing its development for nearly 90 years since they started organizing the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1923. They organized the American Le Mans Series in 1999, the European Le Mans Series in 2004, then at last the first Asian Le Mans Series was held in 2009. The first event took place on the Okayama circuit between October 30 and November 1.
The Okayama circuit is totally different from a high-speed circuit like the Sarthe circuit in France. The course requires lots of techniques with hard corners and the setting of the cars were tough for the teams and drivers.
The race was split up into two 3-hour events. The 2009 Le Mans Series Champion, the 007 car of Aston Martin also took part in this first race in Japan. The audience was fascinated by its beautiful body and the sensual exhaust sound.

In the first race, the 007 car of Aston Martin was leading the race until 10 minutes remained when the team stopped for repairs following the official rule. We got all disappointed with the result of the 4th place in the end. I wonder if it was a trial for the champion since this rule was not applied across the board.
In the second race, the pit was in a solemn and serene atmosphere from the morning and the team started the race calmly but with fighting spirit to win. The 007 speeded up as the race went and the Aston Martin Racing claimed a sensational victory. After the driver Stefan Mücke took the chequered flag, he kissed the 007 with his gratitude and the season of the year came to an end for Aston Martin Racing.

Yuki Hayashi


At the preview in Tokyo with Aston Martin Asia Pacific Director, Matthew	Reunion with Stefan Mücke & Harold Primat (Drivers) after a long time

In front of Immun' Âge Logo on the car	Smiling pretty for the camera

Just before the start of the race	With Aston Martin Racing members, Mel & Sadie

This time, the staff from ORI also participated.	8-member cheering squad of ORI and Mel

The race is just about to start.	Tension among the mechanics runs high!

The driver in the Immun' Âge car	Wishing a good race...

Talking with the ACO member	With the vice-president of Gulf, who always carries a good smile on his face

One more rap before the goal of the first day, wishing "no accidents"	A family of four in the same shirts of Gulf

Before the start of the second day, staring at the car from the starting grid	Checking the louvers on the front wings of the car which cracked the day before

Souvenir photo with Japanese kimono ladies	Checking the race with other members of the team

Goddess of victory smiled on us at last after disappointment of the first day Staring from the left, Harold Primat, George Haward-chappell and Stefan Mücke	Kissing the goddess of victory

With the winning driver, Harold just after the race	Celebrating the victory with the Aston team members

Celebration with children in Ono-town, receiving Prof. Luc Montagnier, for his award of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or medicine 2008

2009-12-03T06:15:11Z

On October 6, 2009, more than 60 children in Ono-town were a little nervous while waiting for Prof. Luc Montagnier at the WFARP Japan Office.
However, they were very much excited by the fact that the famous Nobel Laureate would come to our small town. Then at last Prof. Montagnier came into the hall with a smile on his face, together with Mr. Hayashi, who is a representative of Osato Research Institute, and Mr. Sugiyama, who was a town mayor.

Ms. Yoko Tokue started the celebration with her beautiful piano performance, which made the atmosphere happy and relaxed. After the town mayor, Mr. Shigeru Sugiyama extended his congratulation, Prof. Montagnier made a little speech to everybody there: "Currently the main treatment for HIV carrier is to reduce the virus in their bodies to the minimum amount using HAART (Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy) for 3 to 9 months. However, this treatment won't remove the virus totally. It may not be detected by the current testing technique, but it is still hiding somewhere in the body. What we have to do in order to make it possible is to find out the nature of this hiding virus and keep it minimum using therapeutic vaccines or enhancing immune systems by antioxidants. In his words, we felt his passion, belief and efforts in his researches over a number of years, not giving up his dream whatever happens.

In the Q & A Session with children, Prof. Montagnier answered each question gently with smile. They made questions such as; "What do we have to be careful about to prevent HIV infection?" "What kind of study are you doing now to conquer AIDS? etc.


Prof. Montagnier with big smile in front of the children	Chopin, a favorite of Prof. Montagnier, was played for him

Prof. Montagnier and Mr. Hayashi, secretary general of the WFARP Japan Office	Children made questions directly to Prof. Montagnier

Floral tribute from the children	He was talking to each child in a very friendly way

commemorative photo with WFARP staff in front of the Land Lover Car with Red Ribbon Logo

The ORI was certified as a Hospitality Business Enterprise. There are only 4 Japanese Enterprise which have received this award

2009-12-03T04:43:27Z

Hospitality Business Enterprise is "Enterprise which has a business model to upgrade its own quality by keep delivering desired value to its customers" *
Center for Intercultural Hospitality was founded in the year of 2000 to develop and research Hospitality Business. This year they certified 6 enterprises as the first Hospitality Business Enterprises. The ORI was chosen as one of the six enterprises among so many enterprises. The reason of this certification was "the fact that The ORI is delivering their science to contribute human health from Japan to the rest of the world".

Other enterprises which were chosen as Hospitality Business Enterprise are all powerhouse enterprises such as Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., Sugamo Shinkin Bank, Pola Inc., The Ritz-Carlton OSAKA, and Maybach/Daimler AG. We feel honored to receive this certification.

*From the philosophy of the Center for Intercultural Hospitality


Mr. Ishimaru, president of the Center for Intercultural Hospitality introduced ORI and explained the reason of this award.	Mr. Hayashi, president of ORI, expressed his gratitude for this prestigious award.

The Certificate Plate was awarded by Mr. Gwenael Nicolas (designer).	With other representatives from the certified 6 enterprises

After the award ceremony, we made a visit to the Printing Museum of Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
The quintessence of their hospitality was there.

On October 7, the World Foundation Aids Research and Prevention President Prof. Luc Montagnier held a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.

2009-12-03T01:13:53Z

On October 7, the World Foundation Aids Research and Prevention President Prof. Luc Montagnier held a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo. With Mr. Kazuo Miyata as the chairman, prof. Montagnier talked passionately about his concerns on the current situation of Aids Epidemic as well as the therapeutic research saying that:
"Thanks to the HAART (Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy) HIV carriers are now able to lead their loves with better conditions. However, there are still various concerns. The drugs are expensive and have serious side-effects. The patients have to take them every single day. This is not a solution for AIDS"
"After reducing the virus till undetected amount by using HAART at early stage, if we use therapeutic vaccine or antioxidants to reinforce the immune system of the patients, we would be able to keep the virus level as low as possible even the virus is still hiding in the body."

JETRO international symposium, "Boosting Science and Technology through Industrial Collaboration 2009"

2009-12-03T01:08:43Z

The last conference that Prof. Montagnier participated in as a main guest speaker made in his busy schedule during this visit to Japan was "Boosting Science and Technology through Industrial Collaboration 2009" organized by JETRO on October 7th at the Tokyo Prince Hotel.
Prof. Montagnier was keeping his schedule on track with calm smile on his face without showing any sign of fatigue.
He made a speech on the importance of Preventive Medicine, and said that it would become the most important issue for the world.
The theme of the session was "Global Health: To Tackle with issues on Medicine, Health and Welfare". AIDS is the very issue which all of us have to deal with the prevention and treatment with good interest.
He was also talking about oxidative stress which is a big key word for other infectious diseases such as influenza, malaria, cancer and tuberculosis.

The Interview of Prof. Luc Montagnier was published the Sankei Newspaper on October 29, 2009.

2009-10-29T01:56:42Z

On October 6, 2009, Mr. Kazuo Miyata from the Sankei Newspaper interviewed Prof. Montagnier at the Osato Research Institute.
The article, devoted one whole page, appeared in the October 29 issue of the East Japan edition, as well as in the October 30 issue of the West Japan edition, of the Sankei Newspaper.

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ORI Report No.6 was issued.

2009-10-28T01:48:38Z

It had been a long time since we had issued ORI report No. 5 in the spring of 2007. The long-awaited ORI Report No.6 are rich in content.
The top page news is the Nobel Award Ceremony 2008 where Prof. Luc Montagnier received Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. Mr. Hayashi, president of ORI, and his wife and Dr. Mantello, director of ORI, were invited by Nobel committee to attend the ceremony. Mr. Hayashi made a report with many precious photos. The second page is a message from Prof. Montagnier on how to prevent influenza.
The ORI research results and activity reports are in this report.

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If you wish to receive this ORI report by post, please send a message using inquiry form and type "Please send me a ORI Report No.6" in the body of the message.

The ORI supports "RALLY NIPPON"

2009-09-23T01:32:19Z

Japan has numerous temple and shrines with historical interest as well as well-preserved beautiful nature. These places which represent beauty in Japan are now well known as "UNESCO World Heritages".

In the spring of 2009, an even called "RALLY NIPPON" was organized to support the UNESCO activity to preserve the World Heritage sites as well as other places with cultural significance. The Rally started in Tokyo on October 17, 2009 and led some 60 rare classic cars through the World Heritage on its way before it ended in Kyoto on October 20.

The Osato Research Institute and the World Foundation Aids Research and Prevention supported this project. The proceeds from this project will be donated to the Aids Research Center in Cote d'lvoire.

Website of Rally Nippon http://www.rallynippon.org

Urgent Message from Prof. Luc Montagnier

2009-09-08T01:14:26Z

A interview with　Prof. Luc Montagnier, who is a member of the ORI scientific advisory board, was broadcast by French news program " TF1 TV Journal".
In this interview, he explains that it is important to improve the body's immune system using immunostimulants of natural origin such as FPP in order to prevent influenza.

Regarding the influenza prevention, we received a message from Prof. Luc Montagnier.

The new virulent influenza is affecting people in Japan, too.
With low humidity, the virus works more actively.
This is an advice from Prof. Luc Montagnier as to how to be wise in our daily lives in order to prevent infection during the autum and winter flu season.

HOW TO PREVENT INFLUENZA

The advices of Prof. Luc Montagnier

Some little means...

Each of us is concerned - rightly - by the highly contagious transmission of the new strain of influenza virus H1 N1.

Before an efficient vaccine will be available and besides the usual hygiene precautions, I would like to share with you my own experience and that of my colleagues to prevent this infection.

Our mucus membranes of mouth, pharynx, throat, nose, are fragile, especially in a cold season. They are partly protected from invadors - viruses and bacteria - by the mucus produced and also by that of saliva. It is therefore necessary to salivate, especially during long lasting flights, in order to keep the mucus membranes wet. But in addition, I noticed myself that some products of natural origin were preserving me from respiratory infections.

The first one is a fermented preparation of Papaya fruit extract, FPP, known in Europe under the name of Immun' Âge.

A number of laboratory studies have shown that FPP is a complex mixture of natural carbohydrates and other compounds resulting of long term yeast fermentation; it has 3 main actions. It is:

→anti-inflammatory
→immunostimulatory, particularly at the level of mucus membranes
→inducer of anti-oxydative enzymes

FPP is distributed as a powder in sachet of 3 gr. or 4.5 gr. The powder is placed under the tongue for several minutes, in order to allow dissolution by saliva, which will activate some of its active compounds and also permit perlingual absorption. It can then be swallowed, eventually with a sip of water.

Its use is very simple. If one is potentially exposed to the virus, or if mild symptoms appear (swelling of mucus membranes, tickling of throat, nose), take immediately one sachet, a second one 6 hours later, and a third one before going to bed, all between meals.
Symptoms will disappear very rapidly. However, it is advised to continue the same regimen at least for one week.
There is no toxic effect and FPP can also be taken by diabetic persons.

The second product is a natural antioxidative compound, made of three amino-acids, glutathion. It has also detoxifying activity and is made by our organism. However, in case of infection or inflammation, oxidative stress consumes its reduced form and the internal production does not cope with the huge excess of oxidative molecules.

Therefore, it is necessary to use an orally absorbable form of active glutathione. This form is now available (Ultrathione, Thyogen orders by internet). This product can be used jointly with FPP, reinforcing the action of the latter.

It is also logical to use it in the case of fatigue, often occurring in seasonal flu. Some viral strains (H5 N1, not H1 N1 so far), do possess a virulence gene attacking mitochondria, therefore adding to a still stronger oxidative stress in the pulmonary tissues. It is thus also very appropriate to use it as complementary treatment of severe infections.

This is not the end of the "little means", still not very well know in the medical world. More to come!

But do not forget: to prevent is always better than to cure... and good luck!

Paris, le 15 août 2009

Prof. Luc MONTAGNIER

President of the World Foundation AIDS Research & Prevention

New and Improved Research Equipment at the ORI

2009-07-31T06:04:22Z

On July 29, 2009, we upgraded our analytical equipment at the Osato Research Institute and installed a new and improved HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatographer).
The ORI engages primarily in the basic research of FPP.
The HPLC is essential for conducting componential analysis of FPP. Thanks to the new and improved HPLC model, operation procedures and data handling have become much easier. As a result, we plan to expand the scope of our research.
We are now focusing on glucose, a principal component of FPP, and obtaining increasingly interesting results. We look forward to posting and reporting these results soon.
We are working to achieve research which leads to the study of FPP in clinical trials.

Le Mans 24 Hours Racing (2009)

2009-06-26T04:30:42Z

Racing for Le Mans 24 Hours has come this year again. It has been fifty years since Aston Martin's victory of Le Mans in 1959 (the current LMP1 class), and Aston Martin entered its cars numbered 007, 008 and 009 with V12 petrol engines in LMP1 class. That would be worthy of a British sports car maker to take such a challenge memorably.

In the LMP1 class, Aston Martin had to fight against nine monster cars, including three R15s and two R10s of Audi, both of which were equipped with diesel turbo engines, and four 908 of Peugeot trying to revenge the defeat of last year by all means.

These nine diesel turbo engine cars were obviously superior to speed and quietness, when compared with petrol engine cars, such as 5 seconds faster per one rap of 13.6 km at the Sarthe Circuit. The Le Mans regulations, however, allowed petrol cars to have a little bigger gasoline tank (90 litters for petrol cars and 81 litters for diesel cars).
Despite clear handicaps, existing before the race, three cars of Aston Martin showed a good fight with the 007 car finishing an excellent fourth overall - the quickest of all the petrol cars.
This year, Peugeot realized its long-awaited dream of taking first and second places in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Incidentally, the winning driver of Peugeot was David Brabham - the winning driver of Aston Martin GT1 driver in 2007 and 2008 before - has patronized 'Immun' Âge' for a long time.

During the industrial revolution started in England, the main power sources of wind and water were shifted to fossil fuels for steam engines. The global, simultaneous economic downturn undergoing these days, coupled with rapid advancement of science and technology; wind and water have been looked at as the source of energy again ironically, and as a result, car engine seems to be shifting from new typed diesel to electric motor.
It occurs to me that Aston martin will be fighting against electric cars at Le Mans in ten years from now.

Yuki HAYASHI


With Aston Martin's Chairman -cum- Aston Martin Racing's president, David and his wife being a little nervous before the race	With Jaguar XK brand manager, James Can we see a majestic figure of Jaguar in Le Mans next year?

A guy from Aston Martin who was showing a big smile being surrounded by beautiful women at the reception party on the day before the race	Introduction of all the drivers

Driver of The 007, Jan Charouz He is young but calm and fast.	Darren Turner who is already familiar to us and Peter Kox who has returned to Aston Martin

So many Aston Martin Cars in the Parking of Le Mans After a long drive from England to Le Mans to participate in this race, the cars are quite dirty.	All the members including guests get energy to go through 24 hours by taking Immun' Âge!

Breakfast before the race	Le Mans poster signed by the Aston drivers

With Darren's girlfriend and Sadie Relaxing mood is important before the race.	With Dr.Bez and my family

Dr.Bez having Immun' Âge before the race	Mr. Katsura vising from Peugeot booth

Marketing Director of Osato Distribution Ltd, Bernard and Yuki Jr.	The race is just about to start!!

Sun Set at the Le Mans circuit	Visiting the pit of Aston Martin This year, the regulation was changed and it became difficult to visit the pit.

It is a hard work to wash the wheels for 24 hours use!	With Gulf vice President He is a good friend of mine.

The car coming back to the pit	The pit crews start working as one.

Trying to point out the Immun' Âge logo on the side of the big trailer shown as a technical partner, but not being able to reach it	With Darren while having a little break during the race

Everybody in the Aston Martin driver's tent can have Immun' Âge any time.	Beautifully presented Immun' Âge

Darren was taking Immun' Âge before taking over 008 for the final hours of the race.	The 007 is just about to finish the race.

The awarding ceremony was full of people.	Party with ORI members celebrating the fantastic resultsl

Richard was also satisfied with the result, the fourth overall.	"Congratulation, Jan Charouz"

Comments from David and Dr. Bez after the race	Party with the pit crews after the race

Nürburgring 24 Hours racing(2009)

2009-06-24T08:18:51Z

In Europe, spring is the season for the glorious Chelsea Flower show in London, as well as for 'the Quiet Duel' of car racers in the woods of the mid-western German town, Nürburg. From 21st to 24th of May, the 37th "Nürburgring 24 Hour Race" was held at a driving track 25.378 km around, demanding corners and up-down. Because of its toughness, getting a good rap time at this course is the focus of world attention to be important for leading automakers to test and showcase the performance of their flagship cars.

Aston Martin entered two factory cars on the market; they were slightly modified for competition, a new model standing for 'V12 Vantage', together with 'N24V8 Vantage', winning the championship last year. The CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez took part in driving both cars, which was supposed to be served as a test driving of the stock cars, and the V12 Vantage saw a stunning victory in the SP8 class without any major problem during the 24 hours.

On the other hand, the N24V8 Vantage had a rear left tire burst in the center of the track around 5:00 a.m. Amid the rising tension in the pit, a Japanese driver, Shin-ichi Katsura got it back to the pit on his level judgment without giving much damage to the car, which led to the remarkable success of a second place in the SP10 class.
br/> The race started at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 22nd of May, and ended at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, 23rd of May. From the beginning to the end of the race, all the drivers and pit crews, as well as the cars, showed professionalism calmly as a team, each committed to their missions assigned individually. The 24 hour experience in the German track impressed me with excellence of 'humans and cars combined' against this digital society making anything look easy to obtain results.　I felt proud of "Immun'Age", which has been loved by such professionals of Aston Martin.