[Osaka Evessa] "Seimei's Rice Project" First Phase: Project Launch & Rice Planting Experience

Osaka Evessa has launched "Seimei's Rice Project," an initiative born from player Seimei Sakamoto's desire to "let the children of Osaka eat delicious rice!"

This project aims to deliver delicious rice to local children and residents, in collaboration with Settsu City, the Settsu City Board of Education, with whom we have a comprehensive partnership agreement, and other related organizations.

This report introduces the background of the project's launch and the events of the rice planting day.

Background of the Project's Launch

Seimei Sakamoto, during her time with her former team, Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, gained experience growing rice and delivering it to local children. This experience led her to the desire to "deliver delicious rice to the children of Osaka," which in turn inspired this project.

To make this a reality, Sakamoto's aspirations were conveyed to the Settsu City Board of Education, with whom we have a comprehensive partnership agreement. They responded with enthusiasm, saying, "Let's definitely collaborate and deliver delicious rice to the children and residents."

Through these connections and support, Settsu City, the Settsu City Board of Education, and Osaka Evessa have collaborated to launch "Seimei's Rice Project."

About the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement: https://www.evessa.com/news/251223_11/

Implementation Report

Rice Planting Experience

Under a clear blue sky, Sakamoto began the work, her heart filled with excitement for the rice planting, an activity she hadn't done in a while. Despite the heat, she diligently planted seedlings with practiced hands, demonstrating the focus of a professional athlete. Her meticulous approach reflected her sincere personality.

Attempting to Operate a Rice Transplanter

According to Mr. Watanabe from Agrism Settsu Co., Ltd. and Mr. Murakami from JA Kita Osaka, who cooperated with us, hand-planting has become rare, with machine planting being the mainstream method. Therefore, Sakamoto also tried her hand at operating a rice transplanter! With a serious gaze, she focused on the unfamiliar operation, wishing, "May delicious rice grow."

Towards Future Activities

"Seimei's Rice Project" is a project filled with the wishes of children and residents, driven by Sakamoto's passionate desire and the united efforts of Mr. Watanabe from Agrism Settsu Co., Ltd., Ms. Inoue from the Settsu City Board of Education, Mr. Murakami from JA Kita Osaka, and Osaka Evessa. We will continue to move forward to deliver the rice we have carefully cultivated to everyone.

Please look forward to future developments. Thank you very much to everyone who has been involved in this project. We look forward to your continued support.

Overview of Seimei's Rice Project

Date and Time

May 26, 2026 (Tue)

Location

Agrism Co., Ltd.

1-13-3 Torikai Hatcho, Settsu City

Participating Player

#60 Seimei Sakamoto

Activities

Project launch Rice planting conducted as the first phase

Cooperation

Katsuhiko Watanabe, Representative Director, Agrism Settsu Co., Ltd. Settsu City Board of Education JA Kita Osaka

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"WE Rice"

A rice variety cultivated only in Osaka Prefecture, mainly in Settsu City.

This rice is cultivated through a joint research project between JA Kita Osaka and Osaka Public University Corporation. It contains 7 times more dietary fiber and about twice as much gamma-oryzanol compared to regular brown rice. In Settsu City, it is used in school lunches and at local restaurants.

Media Coverage

* The rice planting for this project was also featured early on by the following media outlets:

- TV Osaka, May 26 (Tue), "Yasashii News"

- Sports Nippon, June 6 (Sat), Osaka Edition/Nagoya Edition

Human Planning Co., Ltd. Osaka Evessa Business ---------------------------

Operates the professional basketball team "Osaka Evessa" belonging to the B.LEAGUE, as well as managing athletes and organizing sports events, contributing to youth development and regional revitalization through sports.

●Representative Director: Hidetaka Isomura

●Location: 9F ZENT Shinsaibashi, 4-3-2 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

●Capital: 50 million yen

●URL: https://hp.athuman.com/

Human Holdings Co., Ltd. ---------------------------

In addition to the sports business that operates "Osaka Evessa," this is a corporate group that contributes to people and society by developing businesses in various fields including education, human resources, nursing care, childcare, beauty, and IT.

●Representative Director: Tomoya Sato

●Location: 1F Nishi-Shinjuku Prime Square, 7-5-25 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

●Capital: 1.299 billion yen

●URL: https://www.athuman.com