Miyazaki GRIP: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries

On January 30, 2026, a remarkable event will take place in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The Miyazaki GRIP report meeting will highlight three years of efforts aimed at establishing sustainable agriculture and fisheries through innovative projects and collaborations. The Miyazaki GRIP initiative serves as a matching platform designed to create new sustainable agriculture and fisheries projects, having successfully involved 109 organizations, including private companies, agricultural associations, and local governments.

Event Highlights

The report meeting will cover various achievements from the participants who have strived for innovation over the past three years. Notably, attendees will engage in a cross-talk session featuring project representatives and officials from Miyazaki Prefecture. The discussion will focus on optimizing local resources to transform agricultural structures into sustainable frameworks. This engaging forum aims to reflect on the past while also paving the way for the next stage of Miyazaki's agricultural and fisheries industries, reinforcing networks within the community.

Details of the Event

- Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday) 13:00-14:40
- Venue: New Wel City Miyazaki, 1-2-8 Miyazaki Eki Higashi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture (3-minute walk from JR Miyazaki Station)

For directions, check the New Wel City Miyazaki Access Page.

Schedule

- 12:30-13:00: Doors open and Registration
- 13:00-13:05: Opening Remarks
- 13:05-13:50: Reports from GRIP Members (Live stream and archive available)
- 13:50-14:00: Break
- 14:00-14:40: Cross-talk session (Live stream and archive available)

Registration

Participants can register via the Peatix page. Everyone is welcome, even those who are not members of Miyazaki GRIP.
Please register here!

Featured Reporting Projects

- Project: Expanding the Circle of Sustainability with Centralized Biogas Systems

Team: Shintomi Town Centralized Biogas Power Generation Promotion Council
Presenter: Yusuke Tsumori, Deputy Manager, Biomass Research, Inc.
Overview: This presentation will explore how the biogas project is developing into a comprehensive energy solution by utilizing local resources to produce energy and bio-liquid fertilizers.

- Project: A Resource Circulation System Utilizing Domestic Biomass—Nature Ponics

Team: Facility Horticulture System Business Development Team
Presenter: Naohiro Ideue, Project Manager, Asahi Kasei Corporation
Overview: This project aims to create a system for producing organic liquid fertilizers derived from domestic biomasses while mitigating economic security risks associated with imported materials.

- Project: Utilizing Abandoned Bamboo Groves for Sustainable Farming—Bamboo-derived Biochar

Team: Bio-Bamboo Char Project Team
Presenter: Koichiro Iida, CEO, Bamboo Charcoal Village
Overview: This initiative discusses the production of biochar from abandoned bamboo groves focusing on soil improvement, CO₂ fixation, and the promotion of agriculture while revitalizing the local economy.

Cross-talk Overview

Theme: Transitioning to Sustainable Agricultural Structures through the Effective Use of Local Resources

Participants: Project representatives and the Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Policy Division
Moderator: Tomohito Hirobe, Executive Officer, Adlight Inc.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the Miyazaki GRIP office (Adlight Inc.) at [email protected].

Additional Notes

- Participation is available both in-person and online. Please indicate your preferred attendance method during registration.
- The reports and cross-talk will be archived for one week for those unable to attend live. Opt for online participation to catch the recorded sessions.
- If driving, parking is available at New Wel City Miyazaki.