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.

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.

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.
 

On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated as an exhibitor in the “Joint Information Session on Research Institutions for Doctoral Students” held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center, hosted by the University of Tsukuba. This event, held for the first time this year, was designed to help doctoral students gain a better understanding of the work conducted at domestic research institutions and to support their future career development.

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated in “Global Festa JAPAN 2025,” an international cooperation event held on September 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2025, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba (Triangular Plaza) in Tokyo. Organized by the Global Festa JAPAN 2025 Executive Committee, this event is one of Japan’s largest platforms for showcasing international cooperation efforts, and this year welcomed a total of 14,508 visitors over two days.
 

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a delegation from the Zayed Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by Deputy Director General H.E. Mohanna Al Muhairi, visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). They held discussions with President KOYAMA Osamu and other officials on potential collaboration in the field of sustainable agriculture in Africa.

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) held the 11th session of the Future Science Talent Academy in an online format. A total of 99 first-year students from the Junior High Division of Aichi Prefectural Meiwa Senior High School participated in the lecture, which was themed “Knowledge Needed for Biological Observation and Perspectives for Inquiry-Based Learning.”

On September 17–18, 2025 (Wed–Thu), the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated for the first time in the 11th Kyushu Agro-Innovation – Kyushu Green Food System EXPO 2025, held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Building B and organized by the Japan Management Association.

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) will host a special event at Expo 2025 Osaka, titled “The Wisdom of the Andes and the Technology of Japan —Supporting the Future of Food and Environment.” This event will showcase the research achievements of the SATREPS Bolivia Project and highlight the richness of Bolivian agriculture and food culture.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) held the 10th session of the Future Science Talent Academy at Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School.