Society 5.0, proposed in the 5th Science and Technology Basic Plan, is a concept that aims to create a sustainable and resilient human-centered society via a fusion of cyberspace and real space. It relies on science, technology, and its innovative power to overcome the difficult situations and imminent social problems that we face. A necessitous problem coming up recently is the spread of COVID-19, and it has become necessary to strengthen our abilities to deal with social disturbance caused by infectious diseases and disasters. At the same time, it is urgent for us to realize carbon neutrality. Those situations have request us to upgrade this concept to a resilient Society 5.x.
　As is stated above, Society 5.0 is to be realized through a fusion of the cyberspace and the real space. In recent years, the focus has been on digital technology and AI technology, and research, development, and the education of researchers and engineers connected to the cyberspace have been enhanced. However, it goes without saying that in order to meet long-term social goals, we need to strengthen research and education related to the real space in the same way. Thus, this research area supports young researchers with advanced and challenging ideas related to real technologies—more specifically, things such as hardware, devices, and modules—that will make up the resilient society in the future.
　When promoting research, we aim to train researchers who can drive cutting-edge research for the future, and to create wide-ranging human networks that will lead to future collaboration. So, we emphasize the perspective of researcher education and create chances where young researchers from different fields can interact and inspire each other.