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JPI Seminar on Land-Based Aquaculture

On April 13, 2026, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar featuring Tomoki Togawa, the Executive Officer in charge of Aquaculture Development at Nichimo Co., Ltd. The seminar will explore the crucial strategies for succeeding in land-based aquaculture, addressing the challenges faced, and discussing future strategies for development.

Nichimo boasts a rich history in aquaculture, beginning with its pioneering salmon farming in Miyagi Prefecture over 45 years ago. Despite its successes, the company has encountered challenges in recent years due to rising seawater temperatures, which have led to instability in farming durations and production levels, not only for salmon but also for cultivated fish like yellowtail and sea bream in western Japan.

Recognizing these hurdles, Nichimo shifted its focus to land-based aquaculture in 2020, collaborating with Kyushu Electric Power and establishing the Fish Farm Mirai LLC, which led to the launch of Mirai Salmon sales in 2023. The initiative has achieved stable production and received positive feedback from clients. This seminar promises to provide invaluable insights into the significance, challenges, and successful factors of land-based aquaculture, drawing from Nichimo’s extensive experience, including past failures.

Seminar Agenda

1. History and Current Issues of Aquaculture Business
- Problems in sea-based farming
- Historical context and current challenges in land-based aquaculture
2. Chronicles of Our Land-Based Aquaculture Project
- Collaboration with Kyushu Electric Power
- Construction of Phase 1 plant
- Initial failures and eventual success
- Customer satisfaction and feedback leading to stable production
3. Key Conditions for Successful Land-Based Aquaculture
- Location selection and plant sizing
- Technologies necessary for stable production
- Effective communication with clients
4. Future Vision for Land-Based Aquaculture by Nichimo
- Realizing four key factors in Japan's land-based aquaculture technology
- Collaborating with Japan's world-class purification systems
- Development of optimal seeds and feed for land-based aquaculture
- Aspirations for international expansion
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Opportunities
Participants will have the chance to directly engage with the lecturer and network with other attendees from various industries. This unique opportunity provided by the JPI seminar fosters practical exchanges and potential future collaborations.

Attendance Options

• - On-site Attendance (Archive access not included)
• - Live Streaming (Archive access not included)
• - Archive Access

Attendees opting for on-site or live streaming can access archived sessions for a special fee of ¥18,500 (tax included).

Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,430 (tax included)
• - Subsequent attendees: ¥32,430 each (tax included, same entity, simultaneous application)
• - Special Rate for Local Government Staff: Up to two attendees for ¥11,000 each (tax included, on-site/live stream only)

For more details or to register, visit JPI Seminar Registration

Post-Seminar Support

Following the seminar, participants can ask questions to the instructor and facilitate connections. The event also enables networking among attendees, helping foster new business opportunities. Archive access is available even after the event’s conclusion.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI Official Site

About JPI

For half a century, JPI has been a bridge between government and the private sector, providing essential information to senior management in support of national policy and projects. The institute continues its mission by delivering exclusive and practical seminars aimed at high-level executives.