Creating a Sustainable Future Through a Single Bowl of Rice
Replow Inc. shares its dream of a future where 'eating rice in an eco-friendly way' becomes a daily standard through natural farming and unique quality standards.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 19:00
Replow Inc. is participating in 'April Dream,' an initiative that turns April 1st into a day for sharing dreams. This press release outlines the dream of Replow Inc.
What if the rice we eat every day was truly eco-friendly? If our daily meals connected to the future of agriculture and the environment, our way of choosing rice would surely change.
## The Future We Aim For
Replow Inc. aims for a future where 'eating rice in an eco-friendly way'—the foundation of Japanese food culture—becomes the norm. We want to create a society where choosing rice born from environmentally conscious agriculture, such as natural or organic farming, is not a special act but a daily choice.
## Why 'Eat Eco-Friendly'?
Japanese agriculture is at a major turning point. Amid climate change and changes in the soil environment, we must rethink the way we farm to continue enjoying delicious rice 100 years from now. Globally, demand for organic food is expanding, supported by health-conscious individuals and the worldwide movement toward achieving SDGs. Meanwhile, in Japan, eco-friendly products are sold under various names like 'Eco-Farmer,' 'Special Cultivation,' or 'Organic,' but many consumers do not fully understand the differences. Accurate information is not yet sufficiently communicated.
## What is 'Eating Eco-Friendly'?
As a rice merchant knowledgeable in natural and organic farming, we verify whether rice is truly environmentally conscious through our unique standards and on-site surveys. We handle rice produced without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. In some cases, we even avoid livestock-derived compost to provide 'natural rice' that is closer to nature. While not many producers farm this way, paying attention to how rice is made leads to thinking about the future of the environment and regional agriculture. We want to shine a light on the value of 'natural rice,' which rice merchants have historically overlooked.
## The Importance of Having 'Choices'
We visit over 100 producers across Japan annually to hear about their dedication, passion, and vision for the future. Common themes among farmers include pride in their work, love for their land, and joy in being told their rice is delicious. Simultaneously, they face chronic concerns about how to maintain regional agriculture. Furthermore, the 2025 full-scale cultivation of 'Akita Komachi R' has become a hot topic. Its parent, 'Koshihikari Kan No. 1,' was born through mutation via heavy ion beams and has characteristics that make it difficult to absorb cadmium. While such technology is a meaningful solution, we question the lack of choice for consumers. We want to choose rice grown in natural cycles with its inherent vitality. To meet this demand, we will continue to create the choice of 'natural rice.'
## Initiatives of Replow Inc.
To realize this future, Replow Inc. operates various specialty shops and projects.
### Natural Farming: Specialty Shop for Natural & Organic Rice
A specialty shop handling natural rice that meets our unique standards (no chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or livestock compost). We introduce the background of the rice, including the cultivation environment and materials used.
SHOP: https://www.naturalfarmingshop.com
### Brown Rice King (Genmai-oh): Brown Rice Taste Grand Prix
A grand prix that judges natural or organic brown rice using clay pot cooking. It identifies the year's most delicious brown rice by bringing out its delicate nuances.
Official HP: https://www.replow.net/brownriceking
### Brown Rice King Rice Shop
A specialty shop selecting only the most delicious brown rice from naturally and organically grown sources, including award-winners from the Grand Prix.
SHOP: https://www.brownriceking.com
### Ichitane: Heirloom & Native Species Rice Shop
A shop specializing in heirloom and native species of rice.
What if the rice we eat every day was truly eco-friendly? If our daily meals connected to the future of agriculture and the environment, our way of choosing rice would surely change.
## The Future We Aim For
Replow Inc. aims for a future where 'eating rice in an eco-friendly way'—the foundation of Japanese food culture—becomes the norm. We want to create a society where choosing rice born from environmentally conscious agriculture, such as natural or organic farming, is not a special act but a daily choice.
## Why 'Eat Eco-Friendly'?
Japanese agriculture is at a major turning point. Amid climate change and changes in the soil environment, we must rethink the way we farm to continue enjoying delicious rice 100 years from now. Globally, demand for organic food is expanding, supported by health-conscious individuals and the worldwide movement toward achieving SDGs. Meanwhile, in Japan, eco-friendly products are sold under various names like 'Eco-Farmer,' 'Special Cultivation,' or 'Organic,' but many consumers do not fully understand the differences. Accurate information is not yet sufficiently communicated.
## What is 'Eating Eco-Friendly'?
As a rice merchant knowledgeable in natural and organic farming, we verify whether rice is truly environmentally conscious through our unique standards and on-site surveys. We handle rice produced without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. In some cases, we even avoid livestock-derived compost to provide 'natural rice' that is closer to nature. While not many producers farm this way, paying attention to how rice is made leads to thinking about the future of the environment and regional agriculture. We want to shine a light on the value of 'natural rice,' which rice merchants have historically overlooked.
## The Importance of Having 'Choices'
We visit over 100 producers across Japan annually to hear about their dedication, passion, and vision for the future. Common themes among farmers include pride in their work, love for their land, and joy in being told their rice is delicious. Simultaneously, they face chronic concerns about how to maintain regional agriculture. Furthermore, the 2025 full-scale cultivation of 'Akita Komachi R' has become a hot topic. Its parent, 'Koshihikari Kan No. 1,' was born through mutation via heavy ion beams and has characteristics that make it difficult to absorb cadmium. While such technology is a meaningful solution, we question the lack of choice for consumers. We want to choose rice grown in natural cycles with its inherent vitality. To meet this demand, we will continue to create the choice of 'natural rice.'
## Initiatives of Replow Inc.
To realize this future, Replow Inc. operates various specialty shops and projects.
### Natural Farming: Specialty Shop for Natural & Organic Rice
A specialty shop handling natural rice that meets our unique standards (no chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or livestock compost). We introduce the background of the rice, including the cultivation environment and materials used.
SHOP: https://www.naturalfarmingshop.com
### Brown Rice King (Genmai-oh): Brown Rice Taste Grand Prix
A grand prix that judges natural or organic brown rice using clay pot cooking. It identifies the year's most delicious brown rice by bringing out its delicate nuances.
Official HP: https://www.replow.net/brownriceking
### Brown Rice King Rice Shop
A specialty shop selecting only the most delicious brown rice from naturally and organically grown sources, including award-winners from the Grand Prix.
SHOP: https://www.brownriceking.com
### Ichitane: Heirloom & Native Species Rice Shop
A shop specializing in heirloom and native species of rice.
FAQ
What does 'eating rice in an eco-friendly way' mean?
It refers to choosing rice grown through natural or organic farming that utilizes natural cycles without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. This protects the soil and supports sustainable agriculture.
What are the standards for the rice handled by Replow Inc.?
Based on unique standards and on-site surveys, they confirm that no chemical pesticides or fertilizers were used during cultivation. They strictly select natural rice, sometimes even avoiding livestock-derived compost.
What kind of project is 'Brown Rice King' (Genmai-oh)?
It is a taste-testing Grand Prix for naturally or organically grown brown rice, judged by clay pot cooking. It identifies and awards the most delicious brown rice of the year by bringing out its delicate flavors.