Watami Farm Starts 2026 Grazing Season at Bihoro Pass Ranch

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  • Watami Farm Starts 2026 Grazing Season at Bihoro Pass Ranch
  • Watami Farm has started its 2026 grazing season at Bihoro Pass Ranch in Hokkaido, utilizing grass-fed dairy farming on a 300-hectare site certified as a Nature Symbiosis Site by the Ministry of the Environment.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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Watami Farm has started its 2026 grazing season at Bihoro Pass Ranch in Hokkaido, utilizing grass-fed dairy farming on a 300-hectare site certified as a Nature Symbiosis Site by the Ministry of the Environment.

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Watami Farm Starts 2026 Grazing Season at Bihoro Pass Ranch (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 5, 2026
Watami Farm has started its 2026 grazing season at Bihoro Pass Ranch in Hokkaido, utilizing grass-fed dairy farming on a 300-hectare site certified as a Nature Symbiosis Site by the Ministry of the Environment.
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Watami Farm has commenced its 2026 grazing season at Bihoro Pass Ranch in Bihoro, Hokkaido. Spanning approximately 300 hectares, the ranch raises about 300 Holstein cows using grazing-type grass-fed dairy farming, which is rare in Japan. This natural method allows cows to feed primarily on pasture grass. Most feed is produced domestically to harmonize with the local environment. Milk from the ranch is used in 'Bihoro Grass-fed Ice' sold online and at Watami Group restaurants, and in menu development for the meal delivery service 'Watami no Takushoku Direct'. In March 2026, the ranch was certified as a Nature Symbiosis Site by the Ministry of the Environment. This system recognizes areas where biodiversity is protected by local or corporate initiatives, aligned with the '30by30' international goal to conserve at least 30% of land and sea by 2030. Watami Farm aims to establish sustainable production models where humans and nature coexist. Watami Co., Ltd., established in May 1986, is headquartered in Ota-ku, Tokyo, under Chairman and CEO Miki Watanabe.

FAQ

Where did the grazing for fiscal year 2026 begin?

It began at Watami Farm's Bihoro Pass Ranch located in Bihoro Town, Hokkaido.

What is the size of the Bihoro Pass Ranch and how many cows are raised there?

The ranch covers approximately 300 hectares (about 64 Tokyo Domes) and raises about 300 Holstein cows.

How is the milk produced at the Bihoro Pass Ranch utilized?

It is sold online as Watami Farm's original "Bihoro Grass-fed Ice Cream," served as desserts at Watami Group restaurants, and used in menu development for "Watami no Takushoku Direct."

What certification did the Bihoro Pass Ranch receive in March 2026?

It was certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site" by the Ministry of the Environment, which recognizes areas where biodiversity conservation is promoted.

Who is the representative of Watami Co., Ltd. and where is its head office located?

The Representative Director, Chairman and President CEO is Miki Watanabe, and the head office is located at 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo.

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