Established in Wakayama in 2007, based on experience engaged in both agricultural production and sales, started farmers' direct sales business. Developed distribution business directly connecting producers with supermarkets in urban areas.
Established our company in Wakayama and launched the 'Farmer's Direct Sales' business, connecting producers directly with supermarkets and other urban retailers.
Establishment of Agricultural General Research Institute Inc.
Opened the first collection site, 'Kino River Collection Site,' in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture.
Relocated headquarters to Kuroda, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture.
Opened 'Tokyo Sales Office' in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
Listed on the Mothers section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Established 'Settsu Center' in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture.
Established 'Osaka Sales Office' in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City.
Made Global Market Inc. a subsidiary (became a related company in April 2019).
Relocated Tokyo Sales Office to Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
Established 'Ota Center' in Ota-ku, Tokyo.
Established 'Nagoya Sales Office' in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
Established 'Nagoya Center' in Toyoyama-cho, Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture.
Relocated 'Tokyo Processing Center' to Ota-ku, Tokyo.
Achieved distribution total of 10 billion yen (fiscal year ending August 2020).
Entered into a partnership agreement with Toyama Central Fruits Co., Ltd., and started branding white leeks and tomatoes within Toyama Prefecture.
As a direct produce wholesale business, we have officially started branding white leeks and tomatoes within Toyama Prefecture.
Relocated headquarters to Wakayama Station front.
Established 'Kobe Center' in Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Established 'Wakayama Center' in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture.
Toyama Central Fresh Produce Co., Ltd. was made a related company (sold in October 2023)
Transition from the Mothers Market to the Growth Market on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Direct delivery business Achieved a total circulation of 5 billion yen
Achieved a total circulation of 100 billion yen
Established Yasai Job Co., Ltd. (subsidiary)
Achieved a monthly circulation of 1.5 billion yen
「農家の直売所事業」月間流通総額13億円達成
Achieved a total distribution amount of 17 billion yen annually
The impact of extreme heat and heavy rain has also spread to the stock market. Summer shipments are down 30% year‑on‑year, and July unit prices hit a three‑year high.
The Agricultural Comprehensive Research Institute Co., Ltd. has entered into a business partnership agreement with Synchro Food, which operates the job services "Yasai Job" and "Agriculture Job" specialized for the agricultural industry. This partnership is expected to complement each other's services and expand employment opportunities for agricultural workers.
According to a statement on September 10, 2026, the cumulative shipment volume of Gifu-produced 'Reika' for June-July was 1.5 times the previous year, and the unit price also increased by 13-17% compared to the previous year.
On August 31, 2026, the Agricultural Research Institute issued a press release sharing staff members’ favorite vegetables as a special feature for Vegetable Day. The announcement is part of the institute’s research and promotional activities relating to vegetables.
Norinsoken Inc. announced that it will relocate its Tokyo Sales Office to a new address and change the address notation for its Wakayama headquarters.
Japan Agricultural Research Institute Inc. is relocating its Tokyo sales office and changing the way its Wakayama head office address is written. The changes were announced on August 24, 2026; see the announcement for details.
Red onions and new onions in Shizuoka Prefecture recorded high prices during the transition period, with about a 24% increase in unit price compared to the previous year.
Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd. launched the job information site 'Vegetable Job' dedicated to the agricultural industry on June 29, 2026, and also started an opening commemorative campaign.
The naphtha shock and Bordon bag shortage are impacting the production and shipment of agricultural products.
According to the press release on July 14, 2026, the prices of red onions and new onions in Shizuoka Prefecture recorded high prices during the transition period, with an increase of approximately 24% compared to the previous year.