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Seminar on Promoting Smart Fisheries and Aquaculture

A seminar titled 'Promoting Smart Fisheries and Aquaculture Growth Strategies' is set to take place on December 23, 2025. This seminar will feature speakers Takao Kaneko and Wataru Tagami from the Fisheries Agency of Japan, who will discuss the agency's strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Overview of the Seminar

This important event will delve into the 2025 draft budget for the fisheries sector in Japan and highlight key strategies. The seminar represents a collaborative effort between the New Social Systems Institute and the Hara Comprehensive Intellectual Communications Foundation, a public organization located in Osaka.

Speakers and Topics

• - Takao Kaneko, Deputy Director of Advanced Technology Division, Fisheries Agency, will cover aspects of smart fisheries.
• - Wataru Tagami, Deputy Director of Aquaculture Planning, Fisheries Agency, will discuss strategies for the growth of aquaculture.

Date and Location

• - Date: December 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
• - Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (JST)
• - Location: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Format: Attendees may participate either in-person or through a Zoom webinar, with recorded sessions available for two weeks post-event for those who register.

Key Discussion Topics

1. Development of Smart Fisheries

From 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM, Takao Kaneko will discuss:

• - Current reforms aimed at managing fisheries resources effectively while promoting growth.
• - The push towards incorporating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into the fisheries sector to enhance both sustainability and economic viability.

This part will also cover how these reforms align with increasing incomes for fishers and creating a balanced demographic within the fishing workforce.

Key Points:

• - Fisheries Policy Reforms
• - Expansion of Smart Fisheries
• - ICT integration in resource management and distribution
• - Interactive Q&A session

2. Initiatives for Aquaculture Growth

From 3:20 PM to 4:30 PM, Wataru Tagami will address:

• - The rising global demand for seafood against a backdrop of stagnating yields from traditional fishing methods.
• - Strategies that the Fisheries Agency has developed to advance aquaculture as a sustainable growth industry, despite recent declines in Japan’s aquaculture production.

Key Topics:

• - Background of the Aquaculture Growth Strategy
• - Details of the Comprehensive Strategy for Industry Growth
• - Discussion of challenges and solutions (e.g., artificial and natural seed supply, fish diseases, feed, market approaches, technology adoption).
• - New trends in aquaculture including land-based farming methods and environmental adjustments.

Interactive engagement will follow both segments, providing opportunities for networking, with a focus on professional exchange and idea sharing between participants.

About the New Social Systems Institute (SSK)

Founded in 1996, SSK has hosted nearly 500 business seminars annually for over 28 years, offering top-tier strategic, marketing, and technology insights to help businesses navigate competitive markets. With expertise in high-level information dissemination, SSK continues to position itself as a strategic partner for success in varied business environments.
For inquiries or to register, please contact:

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

Join us for this significant seminar and be part of the evolution in smart fisheries and sustainable aquaculture development in Japan.