JA Kumamoto Keizairen takes on its first non-food product development challenge: 'Tomoru Oyasai' (Glowing Vegetables), lights made from upcycled imperfect vegetables, to launch on Makuake crowdfunding on March 30th.
JA Kumamoto Keizairen repurposes discarded vegetables into handmade washi paper lights, launching on Makuake.
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JA Kumamoto Keizairen (Kumamoto Prefectural Economic Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) has developed "Tomoru Oyasai" (Glowing Vegetables), a poster-style light made using tomatoes and eggplants that are unsuitable for shipping or consumption. Sales will begin on the crowdfunding site "Makuake" on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Makuake Site URL:https://www.makuake.com/project/tomoruoyasai_ja/
*Available from March 30, 2026
This product is the first release from "LIFE PRODUCT," an original brand by JA Kumamoto Keizairen dedicated to delivering products that convey the charm and beauty of Kumamoto's agricultural and livestock goods. Moving forward, the organization will continue to develop initiatives that reduce food waste while highlighting the appeal of these agricultural products.
Turning Kumamoto vegetables unsuitable for shipping into handmade washi paper
"Tomoru Oyasai" are poster-style lights made from fresh vegetables harvested in Kumamoto. The shades are crafted from washi paper infused with crushed vegetables, allowing the unique textures and characteristics of the produce to shine through when the light is turned on.