[NEXTAGE Co., Ltd.] NEXTAGE Co., Ltd., an agritech venture that is introducing a container-type wasabi cultivation module, starts new cultivation support in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture
NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. Press release: November 11, 2024 NEXTAGE Co., Ltd., an agritech venture that is introducing a container-type wasabi cultivation module, begins new cultivation support in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture Saitama will be the second city to introduce this machine after Kanagawa, and it is expected to stabilize the cultivation and distribution of wasabi in the Kanto area
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/63114/18/63114-18-602d9f56db21a857acface009ca84c6d-1165×874.jpg “Wasabi cultivation module” installed in Takamiya Agribusiness Park NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 2-13-4 Yutenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Takuya Nakamura), an agri-tech venture that engages in the automatic cultivation of sustainable wasabi, has started sales this fiscal year. “Wasabi Cultivation Module” was developed by Takamiya Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
Takamiya/Head Office: 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Representative Director: Takamiya) Kazumasa) has recently introduced cultivation support at TAKAMIYA AGURIBUSINESS PARK (TAP), which is operated by Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. The sales of this “Wasabi Cultivation Module” will be handled by Macnica Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Macnica/Head office: 1-6-3 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Representative Director and President: Kazumasa Hara), a domestic sales agent, and Macnica Co., Ltd. With the introduction of the second machine, expectations are high for stabilizing the cultivation and distribution of wasabi in the Kanto region.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/63114/18/63114-18-195f826c28c4967fcfc5d4d1eaa3bc94-609×812.jpg Freshly planted Matsuma wasabi seedlings ■ What is “Wasabi Cultivation Module” The “Wasabi Cultivation Module” is a small plant factory exclusively for wasabi that contains the equipment necessary for hydroponic cultivation of wasabi and is packaged in a 40ft size insulated container. It is possible to create the optimal environment for wasabi cultivation, and it is possible to harvest wasabi in about half the time compared to outdoor cultivation. Regarding the knowledge and know-how necessary for cultivation, NEXTAGE analyzes the current situation based on information from cameras and sensors installed in the module, and “cultivates wasabi” while notifying accurate cultivation operations, utilizing digital technology. This is a revolutionary wasabi cultivation module that will allow anyone to grow wasabi anywhere.
■ How Takamiya came to introduce wasabi cultivation facility TAP was established by Takamiya in April 2024 for the purpose of researching and developing cutting-edge technology to solve problems in the agricultural industry, collaborating with agriculture and welfare, and training new farmers. This time, the introduction was triggered by Macnica’s proposal of a “wasabi cultivation module” to build an agri platform for activating open innovation in TAP and implementing environmentally controlled agriculture. The “Wasabi Cultivation Module” provided by NEXTAGE is a symbol of realizing smart
agriculture, and also matches Takamiya’s business concept from the perspective of protecting traditional Japanese agricultural products. ■ NEXTAGE’s role in cultivation support NEXTAGE monitors the growth status of wasabi from a remote environment through its unique cultivation management system, provides cultivation guidance and advice at the appropriate time, and provides support services that allow Takamiya, the main grower, to focus on cultivation with peace of mind throughout the year. Provide.
■Comment from NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. Representative Director Takuya Nakamura It has been more than half a year since we started selling wasabi cultivation modules, and the number of inquiries has been steadily increasing due to exhibitions, inquiries, and introductions through various channels. As the summer heat gets more intense year by year, I hear that the cultivation of wasabi, which is particularly sensitive to heat, is facing extremely difficult conditions in all production areas, including the production of seedlings. The “Wasabi Cultivation Module” provided by our company enables stable cultivation without being affected by such external environmental factors. The demand for wasabi itself is also increasing due to inbound tourism and the rapid advancement of sushi restaurants and Japanese restaurants expanding overseas, so our company is working as quickly as possible to develop modules not only domestically but also overseas. We will expand the introduction and contribute to increasing the number of producers involved in wasabi cultivation. ■Comment from Masanobu Goto, Acting President of Macnica Co., Ltd. Texter Company Macnica began selling wasabi cultivation modules manufactured by NEXTAGE in Japan in January of this year, and has recently been adopted by Takamiya for the first time, and installation has been completed at TAP operated by the company. Takamiya and Macnica have begun a collaboration aimed at creating a new form of agriculture that transcends industry
boundaries, and we believe this wasabi cultivation is a major step in that direction. We will contribute to the development of the ecosystem related to TAP through cutting-edge technology such as cultivation modules, and work together to boost the business. ■Comment from Hiroyuki Okamoto, Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of Agricultural Business, Corporate Strategy Division, Takamiya Co., Ltd. A wasabi cultivation module was recently introduced to TAP, and cultivation began last month. We have already received a lot of interest from domestic and overseas customers, and we feel that it has great potential. With this introduction, Takamiya, together with NEXTAGE and Macnica, hopes to refine Japan’s world-class agriculture and realize sustainable agriculture for future generations. We will continue to work hard to make TAP a showroom for wasabi cultivation modules that can be seen by people around the world. ■NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. Company Profile ・Company name: NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. ・Head office: 2-13-4 Yutenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Yokohama C&M Center ➤ 305, Yokohama New Technology Creation Center Building 1, 75-1 Ono-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture ・Representative: Representative Director Takuya Nakamura ・Capital: 83,240,000 yen ・HP ： https://nextagecorp.com ・Established: January 4, 2018 ・Business overview: Agritech business (wasabi plant factory) ■Bringing ALL JAPAN MADE plant cultivation technology to the world! NEXTAGE is an agritech venture company that is working on the development of automatic wasabi cultivation solutions with the motto of “bringing ALL JAPAN MADE plant cultivation technology to the world.” After witnessing the devastation of the wasabi fields, he became deeply concerned, and decided to visit the former Mazuma Village (currently Innan-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture), the birthplace of the “Matsuma variety,” which is said to be the best domestically produced wasabi. Kawamata) and started cultivating Matsuma seeds in 2019. We will pass on not only Japanese food but also culture and technology, connect with people from various companies, pass on and develop Japan’s proud “wasabi culture,” and leave “real wasabi” to the children of the future 100 years from now. With this desire, we have started cultivation using artificial light in an indoor environment (=plant factory cultivation), and are working on test cultivation and commercialization. In addition, we will utilize the cultivation technology and knowledge we have accumulated at wasabi plant cultivation factories to accelerate the introduction of ALL JAPAN MADE plant cultivation solutions to the world. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/63114/18/63114-18-b7cb04b666c550157dff1538c7cae501-900×300.jpg NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Yamamoto, Sakuma Address: Yokohama New Technology Creation Center Building 1 305, 75-1 Onomachi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Phone:
080-4604-0795 Email: info@nextagecorp.com