BONDISH to Host 'Rice Planting Festival' in Yorii, Saitama on May 27, Aiming for 16 Tons of Circular Rice
BONDISH will hold a rice planting event, 'Rice Planting Festival,' in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture, on May 27, 2026. As part of its 'Circular Rice Project,' which composts food waste from company cafeterias, the event seeks to promote understanding of food waste reduction and sustainable agriculture in collaboration with companies like Credit Saison.
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BONDISH (Representative Director: Shuichiro Uwagata) will host a rice planting event, 'Rice Planting Festival,' in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The event offers participants an opportunity to experience a food cycle where food waste from company cafeterias is composted to grow rice, which is then served back in the cafeterias. Participating organizations include Credit Saison Co., Ltd., The Tokyo Star Bank, Ltd., and Retail Branding Co., Ltd.
This event is held ahead of Environment Month in June as part of the 'Circular Rice Project,' an urban-based circular farming initiative from Tokyo that promotes sustainable food systems. The harvest is scheduled for September, with an expected production of approximately 16 tons of rice in 2026.
[Event Overview]
Date: May 27, 2026 (Wed) 9:00-18:00
Location: Rice fields near Kozoji Temple, 700 Imaichi, Yorii Town, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture
Activities: Tour of Isle Cleantech, rice planting experience, and BBQ social with participating companies
Launched in 2023, the 'Circular Rice Project' turns coffee grounds and vegetable scraps from company cafeterias into resources through microbial decomposition and uses them at the company's farm, 'BONDISH Farm,' in Yorii Town. This cycle realizes a sustainable food system of 'produce → consume → recycle.'
This event is held ahead of Environment Month in June as part of the 'Circular Rice Project,' an urban-based circular farming initiative from Tokyo that promotes sustainable food systems. The harvest is scheduled for September, with an expected production of approximately 16 tons of rice in 2026.
[Event Overview]
Date: May 27, 2026 (Wed) 9:00-18:00
Location: Rice fields near Kozoji Temple, 700 Imaichi, Yorii Town, Osato District, Saitama Prefecture
Activities: Tour of Isle Cleantech, rice planting experience, and BBQ social with participating companies
Launched in 2023, the 'Circular Rice Project' turns coffee grounds and vegetable scraps from company cafeterias into resources through microbial decomposition and uses them at the company's farm, 'BONDISH Farm,' in Yorii Town. This cycle realizes a sustainable food system of 'produce → consume → recycle.'
FAQ
Where is the circular rice grown?
It is grown at the company's farm, 'BONDISH Farm,' in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture.
What is the kitchenless cafeteria service?
A cafeteria model that provides pre-prepared hot meals without requiring on-site cooking, reducing the burden of kitchen installation and staffing.
Is the event open to the public?
The event is intended for corporate partnership and is not open to the general public.