Japan-originated project "Kami - 神 -" launched to convert 2 million tons of unused rice husks into food

In Japan, approximately 2 million tons of rice husks are generated annually. However, most of them are not fully utilized. As an initiative to find new value in this unused resource, the Japan-originated food culture project "Kami - 神 -" has been launched. It will pre-open on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. In Japan, approximately 2 million tons of rice husks are generated annually. ■ Background of the project: In Japanese agriculture, rice cultivation is one of the important basic industries. On the other hand, about 2 million tons of rice husks are generated annually during harvesting, and most of them are not fully utilized. Furthermore, it is said that about 20-35% are disposed of as waste. Rice husks, which have been treated as unused resources (about 2 million tons generated annually in Japan). ■ Issues and initiatives: Against this background, "Kami - 神 -" was launched as an initiative to redefine rice husks not merely as by-products, but as "valuable resources." This project addresses themes such as: ・Effective utilization of agricultural by-products ・Creation of value from unused resources ・Redefinition of food resources. ■ Future development: "Kami - 神 -" will be launched as a project that connects unused resources with the future of food, starting with its pre-opening on April 15, 2026. ■ Representative's comment: "In Japan, there are many resources whose value has not yet been discovered. Kami - 神 - will add a new perspective to them and promote initiatives to connect them to modern food culture." ■ Source: *According to materials from NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, a research institution under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), approximately 2 million tons of rice husks are generated annually in Japan. (Source: https://www.naro.go.jp/project/results/laboratory/narc/2004/narc04-06.html) *It has been reported that some 20-35% are disposed of as waste. [Company Profile] Company name: NINE SENSE Inc. Location: Headquarters: Tower Grandia 2703, 5-5-21 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 Branch office: 2710-3 Jinmen, Nagaoka City, Niigata 940-0102 Representative: Jun Fukami, Representative Director Established: 2015 Business activities: ・Brand business expressing Japanese natural philosophy through food (Kami - 神 -) ・Planning, development, and sales of food and related products ・Planning and operation of online schools, events, and lectures ・System development business URL: https://nine-sense.jp/ [Contact for this matter] Public Relations: Hibiki Ueda TEL: 050-8881-9049 Email: info@ninesense-store.jp