Case Studies
Working Toward the EM Universal Village
Okinawa, Japan
Overview
On July 1, 2022, EM Research Organization signed an agreement with Kitanakagusuku village officials to launch a village-wide revitalization project. The project called “To Create a Village of Health and Welfare Utilizing Agriculture in Kitanakagusuku Village”, officially led by the Japanese government, aims to foster health and welfare by integrating ‘housing, food, and tourism’ with agriculture.
Chronological Background
2017: EM Research Organization, Inc. (EMRO) participated in this project as a member of the Kitanakagukusu Village Committee.
2020: EMRO became the first company in Okinawa Prefecture to be certified as a "Regional Revitalization Promotion Corporation".
2021: EMRO applied for the "Cabinet Office Okinawa Promotion Specific Project Promotion Subsidy" to implement this project under the internal project name of "Kitanakagusuku Village EM Universal Village Project."
2022: The subsidy for this project was approved, and construction has begun.
Objective
This project’s main objectives are:
1. To sustain a thriving community and vibrant industries (agriculture and tourism).
2. To create local employment, to promote local production and local consumption of people and goods (food, agriculture, and energy), and to realize "a safe and secure village where agriculture and housing are in harmony and where people can live in peace, no matter what happens”.
3. To establish an energy infrastructure that covers the entire village.
On July 1, 2022, EM Research Organization signed an agreement with Kitanakagusuku village officials to launch a village-wide revitalization project. The project called “To Create a Village of Health and Welfare Utilizing Agriculture in Kitanakagusuku Village”, officially led by the Japanese government, aims to foster health and welfare by integrating ‘housing, food, and tourism’ with agriculture.
Chronological Background
2017: EM Research Organization, Inc. (EMRO) participated in this project as a member of the Kitanakagukusu Village Committee.
2020: EMRO became the first company in Okinawa Prefecture to be certified as a "Regional Revitalization Promotion Corporation".
2021: EMRO applied for the "Cabinet Office Okinawa Promotion Specific Project Promotion Subsidy" to implement this project under the internal project name of "Kitanakagusuku Village EM Universal Village Project."
2022: The subsidy for this project was approved, and construction has begun.
Objective
This project’s main objectives are:
1. To sustain a thriving community and vibrant industries (agriculture and tourism).
2. To create local employment, to promote local production and local consumption of people and goods (food, agriculture, and energy), and to realize "a safe and secure village where agriculture and housing are in harmony and where people can live in peace, no matter what happens”.
3. To establish an energy infrastructure that covers the entire village.
Project Outline
To ensure that both the government and the private sector are involved in implementing this project, it is planned to be launched in six phases.
To ensure that both the government and the private sector are involved in implementing this project, it is planned to be launched in six phases.
Project Details
Phase 1
*Ongoing project as of Apr. 2023
A plan has been made to construct a biogas power generation facility using recycled resources to operate a solar hydroponic cultivation and biostimulant facility starting in 2025, thereby enabling local production of electricity for local consumption. This phase will be developed by EMRO.
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Phase 1
*Ongoing project as of Apr. 2023
A plan has been made to construct a biogas power generation facility using recycled resources to operate a solar hydroponic cultivation and biostimulant facility starting in 2025, thereby enabling local production of electricity for local consumption. This phase will be developed by EMRO.
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Phase 2
*Starting from 2025
This project will include the development of a farm for hands-on experience and tourism, a farmers' market and restaurant, and a flower garden. It will be implemented on a land next to a park to attract more customers to the direct sales shop and farmer's restaurant. This phase will be developed by EMRO.
*Starting from 2025
This project will include the development of a farm for hands-on experience and tourism, a farmers' market and restaurant, and a flower garden. It will be implemented on a land next to a park to attract more customers to the direct sales shop and farmer's restaurant. This phase will be developed by EMRO.
Phase 3
*Starting from 2024
In this phase, medical and welfare facilities will be developed to serve as the center for medical and dietary services. To receive emergency power supply from the biogas power generation facility, this facility will be constructed on land next to the Phase I developed area. A health promotion farm for the elderly and a rehabilitation farm for the purpose of nursing care will also be considered. This phase is planned to be developed by a local medical company.
*Starting from 2024
In this phase, medical and welfare facilities will be developed to serve as the center for medical and dietary services. To receive emergency power supply from the biogas power generation facility, this facility will be constructed on land next to the Phase I developed area. A health promotion farm for the elderly and a rehabilitation farm for the purpose of nursing care will also be considered. This phase is planned to be developed by a local medical company.
Phase 4
*Starting from 2025
Farms for residents, welfare, agritourism, and community will be established in this phase. Patients from medical and welfare facilities (Phase 3 facilities), will be able to go to the hospital and undergo rehabilitation while staying in the facility. This phase is planned to be developed by a local farmland ownership corporation.
*Starting from 2025
Farms for residents, welfare, agritourism, and community will be established in this phase. Patients from medical and welfare facilities (Phase 3 facilities), will be able to go to the hospital and undergo rehabilitation while staying in the facility. This phase is planned to be developed by a local farmland ownership corporation.
Phase 5
*Starting from 2025
This project envisions to introduce "glamping" (glamorous + camping), a stay-and-go resort experience facility to promote green tourism. This phase is planned to be developed by a local farmland-owning corporation.
*Starting from 2025
This project envisions to introduce "glamping" (glamorous + camping), a stay-and-go resort experience facility to promote green tourism. This phase is planned to be developed by a local farmland-owning corporation.
Phase 6
*Starting from 2025
In this phase, it is planned to build houses using the High-quality, Sustainable Rural Housing Program. This phase will be launched by a collaboration between a main company and housing construction companies.
*Starting from 2025
In this phase, it is planned to build houses using the High-quality, Sustainable Rural Housing Program. This phase will be launched by a collaboration between a main company and housing construction companies.
EM Universal Village Project Tour - Simulation Video
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Updates will be posted as soon as they become available.
(April, 2023)
