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JPI Seminar: Exploring Legal Strategies in Agriculture

On June 22, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an informative seminar titled "Exploring New Strategies for Entry into Food Industries Using Legal Insights,” presented by Yuki Tominaga, a senior associate lawyer from the Mori Hamada & Matsumoto law firm. The seminar aims to delve into leveraging legal frameworks for strategic entry into the rapidly evolving agriculture and food sectors.

Background and Importance

The seminar comes at a time when there is a growing interest in Japan's agricultural products, both domestically and globally, driven by increasing prices and a surge in the popularity of Japanese cuisine. However, Japan faces serious challenges, such as declining food self-sufficiency and a diminishing workforce in agriculture. To address these issues, many laws have been enacted and revised, signaling a transformative era in Japanese agriculture and food industries.

Topics to be covered include the optimal design of entry schemes involving agricultural land acquisition, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), funding strategies post-entry, and smart agriculture development.

Seminar Agenda

Participants will gain practical insights through various discussion topics, including:
1. The current state of Japan's agricultural and food industry, and the unique legal aspects governing them.
2. Entry methods into the agricultural sector:
- Definition of agricultural land
- Acquisition of farmland
- Entry through M&A
3. Post-entry considerations:
- Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)
- Smart agriculture initiatives
- Funding strategies
- Distribution channels
4. Strategies for enhancing value:
- Intellectual property strategies
- Solar power integration in farming
- Sustainability efforts
5. Q&A session for related inquiries
6. Networking opportunity for participants to exchange business cards and share insights.

Target Audience

This seminar is tailored for business professionals from sectors considering entry into agriculture and food, including:

• - Management teams in companies exploring new business avenues
• - Investment and business development sectors of agribusiness and food-related enterprises
• - Financial institutions and trading companies contemplating M&A and collaborations with agricultural corporations
• - Personnel involved in smart agriculture and renewable energy initiatives

Networking Opportunities

JPI’s seminar formats provide a unique opportunity for direct dialogue with expert speakers and networking among participants from diverse industries, fostering collaboration and new business avenues. Given that legal professionals are discouraged from attending, the environment remains open and conducive to sharing practical, actionable insights.

Registration Information

Participants can choose from various formats for attendance:

• - On-site participation (archival viewing is not included)
• - Live stream participation (archival viewing is not included)
• - Archival viewing only

For those who attend in person or via live stream, an additional archival option is available at a special rate of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Fees

• - 37,770 yen per person (tax included)
• - 32,770 yen per person for two or more participants from the same organization (tax included)
• - For public institution employees, up to two may register at a reduced rate of 11,000 yen (limited to on-site or live stream formats).

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to:
Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
Website

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute acts as a bridge of knowledge between government, academic, and private sectors, providing critical insights and real-time seminars for upper management over the past half-century. This commitment to enhancing business strategies continues to support national policies and projects effectively.