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Learn how to grow vegetables from Professor Bacteria 🍆

　
To promote natural farming, Chibanian Part-time Agricultural School will be holding a lecture with a demonstration on making special planters in Udagawacho, Shibuya Ward on Saturday, February 21, 2026. [Morning session: 9:15 AM (doors open at 9 AM)] [Afternoon session: 1:30 PM (doors open at 1:15 PM)] The lecturer will be Dr. Toshimichi Yoshida, proponent of the popular "Kin-chan Farming Method."

【important】
The lecture content is the same for the morning and afternoon sessions.
Please choose one and take the course.

Professor Yoshida has been practicing agriculture that harnesses the power of microorganisms for many years, and has attracted attention for his astonishing results. His "Kin-chan Farming" method, which uses microorganisms in the soil to grow crops without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, is an environmentally friendly method that paves the way for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Professor Yoshida will explain in an easy-to-understand manner how to grow crops in fields filled with microorganisms, and how to turn weeds and insects that were previously considered enemies into allies. The content is easy to understand even for beginners, and there will be a question time so you can directly ask him for tips and advice that will be useful in your daily farming.

This time, the program will be more practical, incorporating a demonstration of how to make planters that can be used to grow vegetables on your balcony or in your garden, even if you don't have a field. This is a valuable opportunity for beginners and those already interested in fungus farming to learn more about agriculture that utilizes the power of nature.

Please make your reservation in advance as seats are limited. Applications can be easily made on this page, so please make your reservation early. Take this opportunity to learn together about the possibilities of agriculture that harnesses the power of nature. We look forward to your participation.

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The fungus farming method is suitable for part-time farmers👨🌾

　
As a school for part-time farmers, our school is constantly searching for farming methods that are suitable for part-time farmers.By the way, the principal has also visited Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture and Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture to attend Mr. Yoshida's classes, and was able to experience the classes and an actual farm.

There are several reasons why this farming method is also suitable for part-time farmers, one of which is that it requires almost no fertilizer. In the future, due to changes in the global situation, it is possible that imported fertilizers may become more expensive or even become unavailable. In this situation, farming methods that allow for cultivation without fertilizer are extremely effective. The second reason is that it does not require the use of machinery such as tractors. This is also an important factor in keeping initial costs down and making part-time farming possible. The third reason is the various effects of the vegetables. For more details, please refer to Professor Yoshida's book, but it has been proven that vegetables grown using this farming method are very good for the body. For these reasons, we recommend the "Kanchan Farming Method" used by Professor Yoshida 🎉

The only problem is that, although this farming method can be practiced in a home garden, it still requires a certain amount of land. Our school has already started practicing this method on a 1,000m2 plot of farmland in Mutsuzawa Town, Chiba Prefecture, for those who want to try it out.

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Introducing Professor Toshimichi Yoshida 🤗

Representative Director of Kinchan Farm Co., Ltd., Chairman of the NPO Earth and Life Association, and Master of Agriculture. Born in Nagasaki City in 1959. After completing a Master's degree at Kyushu University's Faculty of Agriculture, he became an agricultural improvement and extension officer for Nagasaki Prefecture. In 1996, he left the prefectural government to start his own organic farming business. In 1999, he founded the Earth and Life Association and spread the word about Kinchan vegetable cultivation and healthy human development across the country. He has given over 3,100 lectures. In 2007, the association received the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award (Regional Development Category). In 2009, he received the Food Education Promotion Volunteer Award (Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office). He is an environmental advisor for Nagasaki Prefecture and appeared in the film "Itadakimasu 2: This is a Fermentation Paradise." His major publications include "Kinchan Farming" (Ie no Hikari Kyokai), "A Super Introduction to Food Waste Professor's Healthy Vegetable Cultivation" (Toyo Keizai Inc.), and "Kinchan Vegetable Cultivation & Kinchan Human Development."

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Seminar Overview👨🏫

▼Venue
[Lecture]

@Business Center Satellite Shibuya Udagawa Room 405
World Udagawa Building 4th floor, 36-6 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

access
■ 6 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit)

*The building opposite Shibuya BEAM (home to the comedy theater Yoshimoto).
The entrance is on the first floor, on the side of the restaurant "Steak Lodge."

*There is no parking lot. If you are coming by car, please use the nearby paid parking lot.

▼Date and Time
Saturday, February 21, 2026
*The lecture content is the same for the morning and afternoon sessions.
Please choose one and take the course.

■Morning session
Reception: Reception opens at 9:00
Start time: 9:15am - Purpose explanation, introduction to the agricultural school, introduction to Kinchan's ridge grower
9:45am - Professor Kinchan's lecture begins
Ends at 12:15

■ Afternoon session
Reception: Reception starts at 1:15pm
13:30 - Start: Purpose explanation, introduction to the agricultural school, introduction to Kinchan's ridge grower
14:00 ~ Professor Kinchan's lecture begins
Ends at 4:30 PM

▼Participation fee *The lecture content is the same for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Morning session (80 people)
4,000 yen (general)
3,000 yen (Chibanian Part-time Agricultural School students/graduates)
Afternoon session (80 people)
4,000 yen (general)
3,000 yen (Chibanian Part-time Agricultural School students/graduates)

▼Organizer
Chibanian Part-time Agricultural School

▼Notes
・Event content may be changed without prior notice.
- Anyone who engages in behavior that is contrary to the purpose of the event or that interferes with the event may be asked to leave.
・We will be filming the event on the day. Please note that the footage and photos taken will be used on our facility's website, social media, etc.
・Cancellations and refunds cannot be made after application has been submitted.

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