JIRCAS Report
JIRCAS International Symposium 2025 Held
On October 27, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) held the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025 at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. The theme of the symposium was: “Accelerating Application of Agricultural Technologies in the Asia-Monsoon Region: Taking Stock and the Way Forward for Enhancing Production Potentials and Sustainable Food Systems.”
Future Science Talent Academy – 15th Session: Students from Gunma Prefectural Maebashi High School Experience Soybean Varieties and Rust Disease Observation
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, nine students from Gunma Prefectural Maebashi High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 15th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
JIRCAS Research Achievements Recognized by FAO
To commemorate its 80th anniversary, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched an initiative to recognize “Impactful Solutions”—outstanding technologies and practices proposed by FAO member countries that contribute to agriculture, farmers, and food security.
Four research achievements proposed by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) were selected for this honor and officially recognized by FAO.
Future Science Talent Academy – 14th Session: First-Year Students from Gunma Prefectural Kiryu High School Visit JIRCAS
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, 20 first-year students from Gunma Prefectural Kiryu High School visited the International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 14th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
Future Science Talent Academy – 13th Session: First-Year Students from Sakushin Gakuin High School Visit JIRCAS
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, 36 first-year students from the Top Advanced Course and Advanced Course Departments of Sakushin Gakuin High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 13th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
Future Science Talent Academy – 12th Session: First-Year Students from Tochigi Prefectural Moka High School Visit JIRCAS
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, 40 first-year students from Tochigi Prefectural Moka High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 12th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
Technical Workshop on Water Management for Methane Emission Reduction in Paddy Fields Held at the Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia
On September 17, 2025, a technical workshop on water management for methane emission reduction in paddy fields was held at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of the RiceGX-SATREPS project led by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).
Senior Researcher UEDA Yoshiaki Selected as Recipient of the 2025 Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences, Achievement Award for Young Scientists
Dr. UEDA Yoshiaki, Senior Researcher in the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 (The 24th) Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences, Achievement Award for Young Scientists.
Miyako District Sugarcane Technicians Association Members Visit the Tropical Agriculture Research Front
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, a group of 20 members of the Miyako District Sugarcane Technicians Association visited the Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF). The association consists of personnel involved in sugarcane production in the Miyako region, including representatives from local sugar mills, municipal offices, prefectural extension divisions, and JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives). The group engages in information exchange and technical discussions regarding regional sugarcane production and actively conducts field visits to production areas outside their islands. This visit was arranged at the request of the Yaeyama Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Promotion Center’s Agricultural Improvement and Extension Division.
Showcasing SATREPS Bolivia Research Achievements at the Osaka-Kansai Expo — The Wisdom of the Andes and the Technology of Japan: Supporting the Future of Food and Environment
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) and the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan co-hosted a public event titled “The Wisdom of the Andes and the Technology of Japan: Supporting the Future of Food and the Environment” at the Pop-up Stage Inner East at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The event showcased the research achievements of the SATREPS Bolivia Project and highlighted the richness of Bolivian agriculture and food culture.