JIRCAS Report

Mini-Lecture Videos from JIRCAS Open House 2025 Now Available

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has released two mini-lecture videos from the JIRCAS Open House 2025, held on April 19 (Saturday) , on YouTube's “JIRCAS channel."
We extend our sincere apologies to those who were looking forward to the live broadcast, which could not be delivered as planned due to unforeseen network issues on the day of the event.

JIRCAS Hosts First In-Person Open House in Six Years—Experience Global Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries!

As part of Science and Technology Week, JIRCAS held its first in-person open house event in six years on April 19, 2025 (Saturday).
 

JIRCAS Participates in the Pre-Event for Science and Technology Week: "TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025"

On April 12, 2025 (Saturday), JIRCAS participated in the “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025" held at Tsukuba Center Square (hosted by Tsukuba Machinaka Design). The event was blessed with good weather, and the venue was filled with the joyful voices of children as many research institutes set up interactive booths.

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Chair Visits JIRCAS – Sharing Progress and Future Prospects of the Regenerative Agriculture Project

On April 11, 2025 (Friday), Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), along with President SUZUKI Shuichi, former President KITANAKA Makoto, and other representatives, visited JIRCAS.
 

SATREPS Oil Palm Trunk Project’s Technological Achievement “PALM LOOP®" Adopted as Interior Material for Osaka-Kansai Expo

At the Panasonic Group pavilion, “Nomo no Kuni," at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, the innovative “PALM LOOP®"—developed through the SATREPS Oil Palm Trunk (OPT) Project—has been adopted as an interior material for the VIP reception room, showcasing a significant technological achievement.

[2025 Science and Technology Week] Pre-Event “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025" Exhibition Announcement

On April 12 (Sat), we will participate in the “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025," hosted by Tsukuba Machinaka Design, at Tsukuba Center Square. 

JCM methodology for methane emission reduction in rice cultivation in the Philippines has been approved

The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) methodology for “Methane Emission Reduction by Water Management in Rice Paddy Fields” was approved by the Joint Committee for the JCM between the Philippines and Japan on 3 February 2025.

Exhibition at SAT Technology Showcase 2025 with Poster Presentations by Three Researchers

On January 23, 2025 (Thursday), JIRCAS participated in the "SAT Technology Showcase 2025."

Students from the Department of International Agricultural Development at Tokyo University of Agriculture visit JIRCAS

On December 20, 2024 (Friday), six students from the Department of International Agricultural Development at Tokyo University of Agriculture visited JIRCAS as part of their seminar activities with the Rural Development Cooperation Research Laboratory. The visit began with an introduction to the research activities of JIRCAS, followed by lectures from several researchers and a tour of the facilities.

Archived Videos of the JIRCAS International Symposium 2024 and the Japan Award 2024 Ceremony

Archived videos of the JIRCAS International Symposium 2024 and Japan Award 2024 are available on the JIRCAS YouTube channel. If you missed it, please take a look.