Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Central Union

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Basic information

BASIC

Head office: 1-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6837, JA Building
Chief executive: Yoshito Shinnou
Capital
Employees (non-consolidated): 142 people
Employees (consolidated)
Start date: 1954-12-01
End date

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Websites

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https://www.zenchu-ja.or.jp/

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Business

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Representation and overall coordination of opinions within the JA GroupConsultation on organization, business, and management within the JA GroupInformation dissemination related to agriculture and cooperativesElderly welfare projectsGreen TourismTravel businessHospital operationMedical servicesPublications

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Related companies

4 COMPANIES

Company name	Group	Parent	Subsidiary	Customer	Supplier	Alliance	Bank	Shareholder
General Incorporated Association AgVenture Lab Alliance
General Incorporated Association House of Light
THE JAPAN AGRICULTURAL NEWS
Nokyo Kanko Co., Ltd.

Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph

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Network

NETWORK

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News

11 ARTICLES

2026-08-04

To Everyone Affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

The Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA-Zenchu) is doing everything possible to support local residents, including farmer members, in earthquake-affected areas of Kumamoto amid extreme heat. Offers of assistance have come from JA Group members across Japan. The JA Group Disaster Response Headquarters is gathering information and considering specific support measures. JA-Zenchu hopes for the affected areas to recover and rebuild as soon as possible.

2024-01-05

To Everyone Affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake

JA is doing everything possible to support residents in affected areas, including farmer members, after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It is assessing damage to fields, barns, and farm roads, while the JA Group Disaster Response Headquarters gathers information and considers concrete support measures. The organization expressed its hope for an early recovery and reconstruction and said the entire JA Group would continue working toward that goal.

2023-04-04

General Employer Action Plan Established under Childcare Support and Women’s Advancement Acts

The association established a general employer action plan under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children and the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. The plan aims to help employees balance work and childcare and create an environment where women can fully use their abilities at every life stage. It was filed with the Tokyo Labour Bureau.

2022-05-19

Two Association Employees Confirmed to Have COVID-19

One employee working at the JA Building tested positive for COVID-19 on January 22, 2022. No work-related contact was identified after the employee noticed a fever that day. The association suspended work, checked activity history, investigated close contacts, arranged remote work, and disinfected the premises. Another employee tested positive on January 25, bringing the total to two. The association will continue taking necessary measures to prevent spread.

2021-06-24

3.6 Tonnes of Rice Presented to Nogizaka46’s Sayuri Matsumura

The JA Group presented 3.6 tonnes of rice to Sayuri Matsumura of Nogizaka46 to celebrate her graduation. The gift was made at her graduation concert, and JA Group Chairman Tetsu Nakaie sent a congratulatory video message. Matsumura is known for promoting domestically produced rice and for her love of rice, reportedly cooking six cups daily.

2021-02-02

Recipients of Second-Round Business Continuity Subsidy Announced

The National Chamber of Agriculture has published the recipients of the second-round Business Continuity Subsidy, including business names and project titles by prefecture. For cases supported by JA, the organization will send separate notices to members and later provide lists organized by support organization. For inquiries, contact the Business Continuity Subsidy Office at the National Chamber of Agriculture; the notice lists its telephone number and hours.

2020-11-17

Association Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

On November 16, 2020, one employee working at the JA Building was confirmed to have COVID-19. To prevent further spread, the association suspended the employee from work, monitored employee health, checked activity history, investigated close contacts and placed them under home quarantine, and disinfected the floor. On November 18, the health center identified close contacts, who were already staying at home.

2020-10-20

Second-Round Applications Open for Business Continuity Subsidy

The Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives announced that applications for the second round of the Business Continuity Subsidy are open from October 19 through November 19, 2020. The deadline for submitting through JA may be earlier. The subsidy provides up to JPY 1.5 million at a 75% rate to support infection prevention and equipment purchases needed for business continuity or conversion.

2020-10-16

Recipients of First-Round Business Continuity Subsidy Announced

The National Chamber of Agriculture has published the recipients of the first-round Business Continuity Subsidy, including business names and project titles by prefecture. Applicants supported by JA will be notified separately by their JA. Information on the second round will also be posted on the same website once available.

2020-06-26

Overview and Application Process for Business Continuity Subsidy

A Business Continuity Subsidy is available to farmers affected by COVID-19. It supports infection prevention, recovery of sales channels, business continuity or conversion through equipment purchases, and labor-saving measures. The subsidy is up to JPY 1.5 million at a 75% rate, with a separate flat-rate allowance of up to JPY 500,000 for infection-prevention measures. Applications can be individual or joint and require support from an organization such as JA. JA and its central union provide consultation and Q&A support.

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Sources & updates

SOURCES

SOURCEhttps://www.zenchu-ja.or.jp/organization/

SOURCEhttps://www.zenchu-ja.or.jp/outline/

NEWS ●https://www.zenchu-ja.or.jp/news/Collected

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