The Kamichiku Group originated in cattle farming, beginning over forty years ago with just four dedicated individuals. Through strategic timing, strong partnerships, and a clear commitment to our vision, we have achieved consistent growth and expanded our operations significantly.
Driven by our mission to connect the passion and quality of producers with consumers worldwide, we have spent the past four decades refining our unique six-faceted industrialization model. Today, we are advancing that model further with a strategic focus on global expansion, positioning Kamichiku Group as a competitive force in the international food industry.
My father, a devoted shochu enthusiast, spent countless evenings with his three sons,
reflecting on life over dareyame, a cherished tradition of sharing drinks and conversation.
Among the many lessons he imparted, one remains a guiding principle in my professional journey:
“Agriculture is fundamental. It sustains life and empowers communities.
Yet, farmers rarely have control over pricing, making it difficult to earn a stable living.
That’s why the eldest son should become Kagoshima’s leading cattle farmer.
The second son (me) should build a business that ensures those cattle reach the market
with integrity and value.
And the youngest should create a restaurant that brings the story full circle,
transforming our family’s work into memorable culinary experiences.”
Through these words, my father not only revealed the challenges of agriculture
but also outlined a vision: a vertically integrated model that honors tradition
while driving value across the entire food supply chain.
This philosophy continues to inspire our mission to elevate the worth of agricultural products
through strategic collaboration, market insight, and innovation.
That early lesson laid the foundation for what is now the Kamichiku Group’s integrated business model. Headquartered in Kyushu, we have built a comprehensive value chain that spans every stage of the livestock and meat industry, from feed production and livestock farming (cattle and pigs) to meat processing, logistics, retail, and food service. This end-to-end approach, which we call our Six-Faceted Industrialization Model, serves as the cornerstone of our operations.
