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Get Certified in Organic Cotton Sales!

The Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA), headed by Takashi Maeda, is excited to announce the enrollment for the 12th edition of its Organic Cotton Certified Salesman Course. Starting from September 13, 2025, this comprehensive program integrates both online lectures and hands-on experiences through local tours in Yamanashi Prefecture, structured into eight insightful sessions.

Why Organic Cotton?

Organic cotton has gained increasing attention as a sustainable material that supports social issues. Amid challenges like climate change, loss of biodiversity, ocean pollution, and human rights concerns including child labor, organic cotton presents itself as a viable solution. By linking agriculture with industry, the course aims to bridge academic knowledge with practical experiences, providing an engaging and participatory learning environment. Participants will delve into the latest trends in organic materials and sustainability, preparing them to be immediate assets in the industry.

Event Details

Organic Cotton Certified Salesman Course 2025 (12th Edition)

• - Location: Online (Zoom) for seven sessions + On-site tour in Yamanashi
• - Schedule:

- Session 1: September 13, 2025 (Online)
- Session 2: September 27, 2025 (Online)
- Session 3: October 11, 2025 (Online)
- Session 4: October 18, 2025 (Online)
- Practicum Tour: October 24, 2025 (Yamanashi – Farm and Factory Visit)

• - Participation Fee: Paid (Discounts available for members and students)

Course Overview

Upon successful completion of all sessions and passing the qualification examination, participants will receive a certification number, certificate of completion, and data for qualification listing.

Session Breakdown:

1. Introduction to Cotton (Instructor: Kazuhiko Mori)
2. Organic Cotton from Soil to Farmer (Instructor: Mutsumi Sakuyoshi)
3. Sustainable International Certifications (Instructor: Manami Yamaguchi)
4. Organic Textile Certification (Instructor: Fiona Matsumoto)
5. Ethical Luxury (Instructor: Yoshiko Ikoma)
6. Fashion Business and Human Rights (Instructor: Yoshinobu Noguchi)
7. Features of Organic Cotton Products (Instructor: Kazuhiko Mori)
8. Farm and GOTS Certified Factory Tour (Instructors: Ryoji Tanaka & Akira Kimura)

Hands-on Workshops in 2025

Experience the magic of organic cotton firsthand:

• - Coaster Weaving Experience: Create your own unique coaster using a mini loom.

- Date: August 20, 2025
- Location: JOCA Office, Shinjuku, Tokyo

• - Seeing and Touching Organic Cotton: Engage with the production process from raw cotton to fabric, including demonstrations of cotton plucking and hand spinning.

- Date: September 5, 2025
- Location: Setagaya, Tokyo

• - Cotton Picking Experience: Harvest rare organic cotton straight from the fields in Japan.

- Date: October 12, 2025
- Location: Katori-gun, Chiba Prefecture

How to Participate

• - Registration Inquiries:

- NPO Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA)
- Contact Person: Noguchi/Kawamura
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-3341-7200
- Website: JOCA Official Site

The JOCA's symbol represents the strength and softness of organically grown cotton, aiming to spread awareness and advocacy toward sustainable use of this natural resource. Join us as we strive to promote organic cotton and gather a community committed to ethical fashion practices.