Latest Trends in Onshore Aquaculture Business Development in Japan

On September 18, 2025, a pivotal seminar titled "Latest Trends in Onshore Aquaculture Business Development" will be held, featuring discussions by notable figures including Kohei Kuroda from Mizuho Bank, Yoshikazu Kusumi from NTT Green & Food, and Masahiro Shinozaki from Fish Farm Mirai. This seminar will delve into the innovative ventures in the aquaculture sector and the collaborations across different industries that are challenging the existing paradigms of the fishery business.

Seminar Overview

The seminar aims to explore the critical intersection of food sustainability, environmental changes, and technological advancements that are shaping the future of the food industry. Given Japan's food demand decline due to a steadily decreasing population and the rising food needs abroad driven by population growth and economic development, the discourse will concentrate on bridging domestic and international food supply gaps.

Participants will benefit from insights into the driving factors behind the emerging onshore aquaculture sector and the potential it holds as a sustainable means of protein production. The seminar is structured to cover various dimensions of the food industry alongside onshore aquaculture's promise and hurdles in its commercialization journey.

Key Sessions

1. Food Industry Futures and Onshore Aquaculture – Kohei Kuroda (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- This session will outline the current landscape of Japan's food industry amid global food supply challenges. Kuroda will discuss the increasing food demand gap between Japan and other nations, delving into the transformations prompted by demographic changes and climate-related risks in food sourcing. He will highlight the crucial role onshore aquaculture can play in providing healthy protein sources and fostering diversification among industry participants.

2. Designing the Future of Food and the Earth – Yoshikazu Kusumi (2:10 PM - 3:10 PM)
- Kusumi will share the latest initiatives undertaken by NTT Green & Food in the field of onshore aquaculture, particularly focusing on hybrid breeding techniques and the integration of information technology. He will provide examples of projects innovating the aquaculture sector to ensure better food production practices amidst global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical risks.

3. Sustainable Onshore Aquaculture by Kyushu Electric Group – Masahiro Shinozaki (3:20 PM - 4:20 PM)
- Shinozaki will present how Kyushu Electric Group is transforming decommissioned power plant sites into sustainable platforms for high-value salmon production. Utilizing IoT and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) technology ensures a balanced environment for year-round production, establishing a robust model for quality and sustainability. The session will detail the company’s unique approaches and collaborative strategies in addressing structural challenges in the fishing industry while sharing prospects for future developments in their aquaculture initiatives.

Interactive Components

Each session will conclude with a Q&A segment to foster knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. Attendees will have ample opportunity to engage and discuss the insights presented, bridging the gap between theory and practice in the evolving aquaculture scenario.

Participation Details

- Date and Time: September 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:20 PM
- Location: Kioi Forum, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Attendance: Options include in-person attendance or participation via live stream on Zoom.

Through this seminar, we hope to inspire innovative ideas that redefine the future of the aquaculture industry, focusing on collaborative strategies for sustainable practices that respond to increasing global food security demands.

For further information, please reach out to the SSK Institute at:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850

Stay tuned for updates on this unique seminar, a strategic opportunity for industry professionals interested in the future of sustainable food production in Japan.