Meet our program partner: Fujiwara Techno Art Co., Ltd.

 - Innovating Tradition, Brewing a Sustainable Future

Around a thousand years ago, the Japanese discovered a mysterious microorganism known as koji mold, which has since played a central role in shaping Japan’s food culture, including soy sauce, miso, sake, and shochu. Fujiwara Techno Art, a leading manufacturer of brewing machinery, has pioneered the fully automated, unmanned production of traditional koji. Leveraging its microbial expertise honed in the brewing industry, the company contributes to building a rich and sustainable circular society.

Next Kitchen, an in-country program in Kobe, Japan will present overseas food tech startups with a crucial market advantage by providing extensive access to the major Japanese companies like Fujiwara Techno Art Co., Ltd., more than 20 other Japanese companies are looking for collaborative food tech partners in Next Kitchen!