September 14–16, 2026 · Tokyo, Japan

JapanAgri-FutureSummit2026

The definitive conference on Japan's most significant agricultural policy overhaul in decades. Explore the revised Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas — a 20-year forward-looking transformation with a five-year intensive action period that begins now.

3 Days · 30+ Sessions · 5 Core Themes · 1 Transformational Vision

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Five Core Principles Driving Japan's Agricultural Future

The revised Basic Act establishes an interdependent framework where progress in one area enables and reinforces all others. Our summit explores each principle through dedicated tracks.

Ensuring Food Security
A three-pillar approach: domestic agricultural production, stable imports, and food stockpiling. With calorie-based self-sufficiency at 38%, the urgency has never been greater.
Environmentally Harmonized Food Systems
The MIDORI Strategy, cross-compliance checks, and the ChoiSTAR visualization system are integrating ESG compliance into every agricultural subsidy and market access pathway.
Fulfillment of Multifunctionality
Rural areas serve as agricultural production bases, environmental stewards, and cultural preservers. Maintaining rural communities enables multifunctionality that supports environmental goals.
Sustainable Development of Agriculture
From smart technology adoption targeting 50%+ by FY2030 to the shift from ownership to service-based machinery models — agriculture is being structurally transformed.
Promoting Rural Development
Agriculture-welfare collaborations have reached 7,179 entities, exceeding targets one year ahead of schedule. The new goal: 12,000+ entities by FY2030.

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The Numbers That Define the Transformation

¥1.5T

Record-breaking agricultural exports in 2024, exceeding ¥1.5 trillion for the first time

50%+

Target adoption rate for smart agricultural technologies by FY2030

80

Flagship export production areas certified nationwide as of December 2024

¥5T

The ambitious export target driving Japan's market-in/market-making strategy

Featured Summit Tracks

Deep-dive sessions led by policymakers, technologists, and agricultural innovators across six transformational themes.

Smart Agriculture Technology

Precision shipment forecasting, robot tractors, large domestically-produced drones for pest control, and data analysis services transforming farm management.

Export Strategy & Market Access

71.9% of producers report increasing sales through export development. Learn the market-in approach powering Japan's ¥5 trillion export target.

Rational Price Formation

The new Food Systems Bill mandates cost-conscious transactions with guidance mechanisms for non-compliance. Understand the Fair Price Project and its implications.

MIDORI Strategy & ESG Compliance

MIDORI Check cross-compliance trials in FY2024 with full implementation by FY2027. Environmental compliance is becoming mandatory for subsidies.

Agriculture-Welfare Innovation

7,179 entities collaborating across agriculture and welfare — exceeding targets ahead of schedule. Explore expansion to elderly facilities, special needs schools, and universal farms.

Disaster Resilience & Recovery

Lessons from the Noto Peninsula earthquake response: MAFF-SAT deployment, the Okunoto Restoration Center, and how 80% of farmland restarted within a year.

The 5-Year Transformation Window Is Open

The 2024–2029 intensive transformation period creates urgency for strategic positioning. Whether you're a policymaker, agritech innovator, exporter, or researcher — this summit is where the future of Japanese agriculture takes shape.

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