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Seminar Overview on Biomass Utilization

The Japanese Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting an informative seminar on October 9, 2025, in Tokyo, featuring Takahashi Hiroto, the Mayor of Ogata Village. This seminar aims to explore the establishment of a regional heat supply business leveraging unused biomass resources, particularly rice husks.

Background

Ogata Village, once surrounded by the second largest lake in Japan, Hachirogata, has undergone significant transformation through land reclamation. Recently chosen as a pioneering decarbonization region in the fiscal year 2024, Ogata Village is actively engaging in a biomass energy supply business utilizing its agricultural byproducts. This initiative serves as a prime example of how local resources can be effectively harnessed to foster sustainable practices and decrease carbon footprints.

Seminar Content

The seminar will be structured around the following key topics:
1. Proposal for Decarbonization
- Overview of the proposed project
- Collaboration frameworks and local partnerships
- Challenges encountered so far
2. Rice Husk Biomass Heat Supply Business
- Details on the operation of the heat supply system
- Current operational status and associated challenges
- Resource recycling in agriculture
- Future projections for the business
3. Q&A Session
- An interactive segment where attendees can engage with the speaker
4. Networking Event
- An opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and establish connections, vital for business growth and collaboration.

Attendees will benefit from a conductive environment for networking with peers and the expert speaker, thereby expanding their professional circle and gaining insights into potential business opportunities in the biomass sector.

Attendee Information

• - Location: In-person attendance only; live streaming or archived sessions will not be available.
• - Fee: 37,650 yen (tax included) per person. Special discount available for local public organization members.
• - Registration Details: Visit JPI's seminar page for more information and registration.

After the seminar, participants will have the chance to ask additional questions and further engage with the speaker, rounded off with an informal networking session fostered by the JPI team.

This initiative not only stands to provide vital information regarding the biomass utilization project in Ogata Village, but also paves the way for cross-industry collaboration, thereby promoting regional economic sustainability.

About JPI

The Japanese Planning Institute has been a key player in disseminating knowledge and information pertaining to national policy and large-scale projects for half a century. By functioning as a bridge between government, academia, and the private sector, it aims to foster the creation of national knowledge, thus supporting effective governance and management across industries.