The roots of the Kamichiku Group lie in cattle farming.
About forty years ago, our company began with just four people, driven by a deep passion for our business. With the blessings of good timing and valuable human connections, we have grown steadily ever since.

Guided by our mission—“to connect the passion and deliciousness of producers with people around the world, delivering joy and energy”—we have spent the last four decades perfecting our unique sixth industrialization model. Now, we are sharpening that model further and aiming to take flight as a truly global food industry player.

My father, a passionate lover of shochu, used to sit with his three sons every night, sharing his thoughts over dareyame (an evening drink and conversation). His words remain deeply etched in my heart:
“Agriculture is essential work—it sustains life and gives people strength. But farmers can't set their own prices, so it's hard to make a living. That’s why the eldest son should become the best cattle farmer in Kagoshima. The second son (me) should ensure those cattle are sold properly. And the youngest should run a restaurant that adds even more value to what his brothers have created.”
Through this lesson, my father taught us both the harsh realities and the future potential of agriculture.

That lesson became the foundation of the Kamichiku Group’s current business model.
Centered in the Kyushu region, we have built an integrated system that covers everything from feed production and livestock raising (cattle and pigs), to meat processing, distribution, retail, and food service. Our Sixth Industrialization Style has served as the core of our business.
By establishing this vertically integrated system, we generate added value and help revitalize local communities and entire industries.