International University of Japan Top Global University Project Symposium “The Future of Food, Agriculture, and Community in the Digital Age” Hosted by IUJ / Supported by Minamiuonuma City The city of Minamiuonuma in Niigata Prefecture is a well-known rice-producing region where many types of farmers are engaged in the agricultural business, from part-time farmers to agricultural corporations. Many brand-name products have also come out of this region, making the most of the region’s agricultural produce. The rich food culture of the region has captivated many people in both Japan and overseas. On the other hand, like other farming regions, the problems of the increasingly advanced age of its […]