Japan-originated Project "Kami - 神 -" Launched to Transform 2 Million Tons of Unutilized Rice Husks Annually into Food Resources
In Japan, approximately 2 million tons of rice husks are generated annually from rice cultivation, with 20-35% often discarded. The "Kami - 神 -" project, initiated by NINE SENSE Inc., aims to repurpose these unutilized agricultural by-products into food resources. The project focuses on effective utilization of agricultural by-products, creation of value from untapped resources, and redefinition of food resources. A pre-opening is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 JST.
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Japan's rice cultivation generates about 2 million tons of rice husks each year, a significant portion of which remains unutilized, with 20-35% reportedly discarded. The "Kami - 神 -" project, launched by NINE SENSE Inc. (established in 2015, headquartered in Tokyo, with a branch in Niigata, CEO Jun Fukami), seeks to transform these rice husks from agricultural by-products into valuable food resources. The project's core themes include the effective use of agricultural by-products, creating value from unutilized resources, and redefining food resources. The project is set to pre-open on April 15, 2026, at 10:00 JST. The data on rice husk generation is sourced from NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization).