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JapanHarvest collects surplus quality food from supermarkets and delivers it free of charge to charities that support those in need. We’re working hard to reduce food waste, provide food relief, and encourage societal change through education.
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🏀Hiroshima Dragonflies × FamilyMart — "Famima Food Drive" at B.League Game Sends Food to JapanHarvest —
At a recent B.League basketball match, Hiroshima Dragonflies and FamilyMart collaborated to host a “Famima Food Drive” at the game venue.The donated food items from supportive fans were delivered to JapanHarvest, where they were distributed to families and children in need across the region.🤝 Partnership in Action: Sports × Community × Food RescueThis initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration between sports teams, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.Every food item brought by the fans was more than just a donation — it was an expression of care, of solidarity, and of shared purpose.The event embodied the spirit of SDGs Goal 17: “Partnerships for the Goals”, and echoed the global commitment to “Leave No One Behind.”📦 About the InitiativeEvent Date: During a Hiroshima Dragonflies home gameVenue: Special booth inside the game arenaOrganizers: FamilyMart / Hiroshima DragonfliesActivity: Collection of non-perishable food items from spectatorsRecipient Organization: NPO JapanHarvestUse of Donations: Distributed to children’s cafeterias, single-parent families, and vulnerable households through our network📣 An Invitation to Other Companies and TeamsAt JapanHarvest, we are actively looking to partner with other companies, sports teams, and organizations who share our vision.If your organization is exploring ways to:Host a food drive at your store or event,Engage your community through CSR or SDGs-aligned actions, orTurn surplus food into direct community support —We would love to co-create an impactful initiative with you.Together, we can do what one group alone cannot.💬 Final MessageEach donated item carried the warmth and hope of every Hiroshima Dragonflies booster who participated.That love now lives on at someone’s dinner table — as comfort, as connection, and as a reminder:You are not alone.We invite you to stay connected with JapanHarvest as we continue building a circle of kindness through food.
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Activity Report – October 2025
A message of gratitude – your support delivers hope through food.Thank you always for your generous support of JapanHarvest.In October, thanks to a large-scale food donation from the Osaka-Kansai Expo’s 8 country pavilions and many partners, we achieved our largest monthly food collection to date.📦 Food Collected in October 2025The total food collected this month was 6,353 kg. We sincerely thank the following partners and contributors:Halows Supermarket: 1,524kgKoeido (Confectionery): 405kgYamazaki Baking: 52kgJapan Emergency Food Promotion Org.: 36kgLocal Farmers: 32kgKurashiki Kokusai Hotel: 89kgANA Crowne Plaza Okayama: 5kgANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima: 9kgRyobi Platz: 34kgMaruwa Fish Farm: 7kgSingle O (Coffee Roaster): 30kgFamilyMart Food Drive Okayama: 28kgFamilyMart Food Drive Hiroshima: 55kgFresta: 4kgOsaka Expo 8 Nations Pavilion: 4,000kgOthers: 43kg👨👩👧👦 Food Recipients (43 locations / 4,893 people)In October, we delivered food support to 43 locations, reaching 4,893 people.Our support areas expanded beyond Okayama, Kagawa, and Hiroshima to include Hyogo and Osaka.We also provided individual food support to 226 households, including survivors of the 2018 Western Japan Floods.Breakdown by Region:OkayamaChildren’s ShelterHope Center4 Children's Homes5 Government Facilities4 Public Fridges5 Children’s CafeteriasSupport Centers for Youth & ParentsElderly Support SalonMigrant Support Group6 Disability Facilities3 Work Support Facilities for People with DisabilitiesKagawaChildren’s HomeIndependent Living Support HomeHiroshimaSingle-parent Family SupportChildren’s CafeteriaLivelihood Support GroupHyogoPublic FridgeChildren’s CafeteriaOsakaPublic Fridge🌍 From Expo to Local Communities: Global Food Rescue in ActionThe collaboration with the Osaka-Kansai Expo marked a symbolic milestone in our mission to reduce food loss.Transforming surplus food from international venues into relief for local families demonstrates the power of global food rescue.💬 Final MessageEvery donation leads to someone’s comfort, someone’s relief.If you have unused or surplus food at home or in your business, please consider supporting JapanHarvest.Let’s create a cycle of kindness—together.
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JapanHarvest Representative Kenichi Narita Receives the “Food and Agriculture Connection Award 2025” Awarded the Director-General for Consumer Affairs and Safety Award – the only individual recipient in Japan
Kenichi Narita, Representative of JapanHarvest, has been honored with the Director-General for Consumer Affairs and Safety Award (Food Access Assurance Category) at the “Food and Agriculture Connection Award 2025”, organized by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).This award recognizes outstanding initiatives that promote sustainable food systems through collaboration among producers, food businesses, and consumers, based on the revised Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (2024 revision).Among the awardees selected from across Japan, Narita was the only individual recipient in this year’s program.■ Award OverviewOrganizer: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), JapanAward Name: Food and Agriculture Connection Award 2025Category: Food Access AssuranceTitle: Director-General for Consumer Affairs and Safety AwardRecipient: Kenichi Narita (Representative, NPO Japan Harvest)Reason for Selection:Narita operated both a mobile grocery store and a food bank as an individual initiative, securing access to food for people in need.His work contributed to food loss reduction and community welfare, especially through support for children, families, and elderly residents.■ About JapanHarvestSince 2018, Narita has been engaged in food rescue and child food support activities.He established NPO JapanHarvest in 2021 to promote sustainable food redistribution across Japan.Through partnerships with companies, hotels, farmers, and schools, the organization delivers surplus food to households and welfare facilities in need.Narita personally drives the yellow “JapanHarvest Van”, a mobile food bank that travels across the Okayama, Hiroshima, and Kagawa regions, distributing rescued food in collaboration with local community centers and children’s cafeterias.■ Message from the Representative“This award is not just for me—it belongs to everyone who makes our work possible:the companies that donate food, the volunteers who give their time,and the families whose voices inspire us to keep going.We will continue our efforts to build a society where everyone has fair access to food.”■ Future VisionFollowing this recognition, JapanHarvest will continue to strengthen partnerships with corporations and municipalities to build a sustainable food circulation model that connects rural and urban communities.The organization participated in the Osaka–Kansai Expo 2025 “Food Loss Reduction and Utilization Project,”sharing Japan’s approach to food access and circular sustainability with audiences from around the world.
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Japan Harvest Collaborates with Eight National Pavilions to Rescue 4 Tons of Food after Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai — Official cooperation with the governments of Australia and Canada —
From October 14 to 17, 2025, following the closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanHarvest carried out a large-scale food rescue initiative, recovering approximately 4 tons of food in collaboration with eight national pavilions.The project aimed to prevent leftover food from being discarded by collecting refrigerated, frozen, and dry food itemsremaining in pavilion kitchens after the Expo.These rescued items were then distributed to children’s homes, community kitchens, welfare organizations, and local government agencies across Osaka, Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Kagawa Prefectures — reaching thousands of people in need.🤝 Official Cooperation with Australia and CanadaAmong the eight participating countries, the governments of Australia and Canada officially collaborated with JapanHarvest.Government representatives and pavilion teams worked side by side with our staff and volunteers to collect, sort, and deliver food safely to communities.This cross-national effort exemplifies how the Expo’s theme — “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” — continues to inspire action even after the event’s conclusion.🚚 From Food Waste to Shared HopeSince its founding in 2018, JapanHarvest has connected surplus food from companies, farmers, hotels, and local governments to families and children facing food insecurity.This Expo project extended that mission on an international scale — transforming what might have become waste into nourishment and hope.“We wanted the end of the Expo to mark a beginning,”said the representative of Japan Harvest.“Through food, we proved that compassion can transcend national borders.”🌱 Carrying the Expo’s Legacy ForwardThe true legacy of the Expo lies not only in innovation, but in human connection.JapanHarvest will continue building partnerships with global governments, companies, and NGOs to advance a society where no food — and no one — is left behind.🙏 AcknowledgmentJapanHarvest extends heartfelt gratitude to the pavilion teams, volunteers, and partner organizations who supported this initiative.A detailed report of the post-Expo food rescue will be released soon.
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🌾 Monthly Food Donation & Support Report (September 2025)
Between September 1 and September 30, 2025, Japan Harvest received a total of 2,447 kg (equivalent to 4,894 meals)of donated food from companies, organizations, and local farmers across the region.We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support and cooperation.📦 Major Food DonorsHalows – 1,163 kgYamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. – 61 kgFresta – 15 kgFamilyMart (Food Drive) – 21 kgKurashiki Kokusai Hotel – 93 kgANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Okayama – 5 kgANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Hiroshima – 7 kgKoeido Confectionery – 348 kgTenmaya Store – 15 kgNeyagawa Community Fridge – 100 kgRyobi Platz – 95 kgLocal Farmers & Markets (Kurashiki, Takahashi, Kibichuo, etc.) – 59 kgEgg Farmers – 28 kgColorful World – 256 kgInterContinental Hotels Group – 102 kgOthers – 79 kgTotal: 2,447 kg🍽️ Distribution and Food Support (35 Locations)Across Okayama, Hiroshima, and Kagawa Prefectures, food assistance reached 3,264 individuals in need.Through partnerships with local governments, welfare organizations, and community centers, we delivered food to families and children who required support.【Okayama Prefecture】Children’s Shelter / Hope Center / 4 Children’s Homes6 Okayama City Government Offices / Kibichuo Town Government / 3 Public Refrigerators6 Children’s Cafeterias / Child Support Groups / 2 Youth Support HomesSenior Citizens’ Salon / Migrant Support Organization2 Facilities for Persons with Disabilities3 Elderly Care Facilities / Homeless Support Group【Kagawa Prefecture】One Children’s Home【Hiroshima Prefecture】Children’s CafeteriasSingle-Parent Family Support GroupPoverty Relief OrganizationFacility for Persons with DisabilitiesIn addition, Japan Harvest provided individual support to:106 low-income households30 households affected by the Mabi Flood Disaster53 individuals experiencing mental health challenges🍳 “Delicious Okayama Eco Kitchen”In collaboration with children’s cafeterias in Okayama City and Bizen City, Japan Harvest organized the “Delicious Okayama Eco Kitchen” program — promoting both food waste reduction and children’s hands-on cooking experiences.Over 80 children participated, using rescued food such as surplus eggs and hotel bread to make egg sandwiches and French toast.Smiling as they cooked, they described the textures with delight —“The eggshell feels rough!”“The bread is so soft!”🙏 Our Sincere ThanksEach and every act of kindness directly connects to the smiles of children and families.Japan Harvest will continue working together with companies, organizations, governments, and communities to build a society where “food connects and supports people.”Thank you for your continued support.
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Meet our JapanHarvest Family
Through food, my goal is to bring joy and prosperity to our country.
Kenichi NaritaFounder & CEO
Learning the value of food through giving and receiving, I'll keep delivering with love and joy!
Yasufumi MaedaDirector
I'll work hard behind the scenes to support the activities, ensuring that all staff and volunteers can shine on the main stage!
Ryo TakahiraDirector
Learning from our work, we've seen how food waste from businesses can vary day by day. We'll keep going to create a better society by balancing supply and demand.
Tetsuya MorikawaDriver
I have found a sense of purpose in helping others, and I am filled with gratitude every day.
Kyoko Tsuyuno Driver
We're thankful to the food donors, receiving facilities, and dedicated staff and volunteers. Gratitude drives Japan Harvest's mission.
Fumie NaritaAdministrative and accountant
This initiative gains support as more businesses join. With less waste, even the food seems happier. Waste is truly treasure. Here's to more support in the future.
Michiko MaejimaStaff
Through this activity, I aim to make food waste more relatable and continue to support many people, creating a joyful and compassionate community.
Yuka NakanishiVolunteer
I read picture books and fairy tales to children to inspire them with dreams and hopes. I also occasionally perform on stage. I am honored to have the opportunity to assist.
Takahisa KusanoVolunteer
There are people who can't eat, and yet food is being wasted.
We're helping to fix both problems at once — and every step brings hope!
Ai YokotaVolunteer
