Announced details
Terraced rice fields, agriculture, biodiversity, Japanese food culture, international expansion, agritourism and revitalization of regional agriculture
ヤマタネ has a relationship with KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. through KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC, with which it has a capital and business alliance, and KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. is sponsoring this contest. ヤマタネ and KNT-CT Holdings collaborate on the international expansion of Japanese food culture and the promotion of agritourism. ヤマタネ has an operational cooperation relationship with Impress Corporation.
KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. is the parent company of KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC. KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC operates the specialty onigiri store ONIGIRI SUN in Los Angeles, USA. Impress Corporation operates GANREF, a photo submission and sharing website. Other details, including the locations, representatives, capital and year of establishment, are Not disclosed.
Los Angeles, USA (ONIGIRI SUN's new location)
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | 2nd Japan Terraced Rice Field Photo Contest, ONIGIRI SUN |
| Counterparty | KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd., 株式会社インプレス, KNT-CT Foods(U.S.A),LLC |
| Counterparty overview | KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. is the parent company of KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC. KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC operates the specialty onigiri store ONIGIRI SUN in Los Angeles, USA. Impress Corporation operates GANREF, a photo submission and sharing website. Other details, including the locations, representatives, capital and year of establishment, are Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | ヤマタネ has a relationship with KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. through KNT-CT Foods (U.S.A), LLC, with which it has a capital and business alliance, and KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. is sponsoring this contest. ヤマタネ and KNT-CT Holdings collaborate on the international expansion of Japanese food culture and the promotion of agritourism. ヤマタネ has an operational cooperation relationship with Impress Corporation. |
| Launch date | Entries scheduled to open at noon on Monday, 3 August 2026 |
| Applicable area | Terraced rice fields, agriculture, biodiversity, Japanese food culture, international expansion, agritourism and revitalization of regional agriculture |
| Location | Los Angeles, USA (ONIGIRI SUN's new location) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To raise awareness of the appeal and current state of terraced rice fields among a wider audience and preserve their beautiful landscapes and ecosystems for future generations. The contest also aims to encourage children to take an interest in the environments and ecosystems of terraced rice fields and showcase the value of Japan's terraced rice fields overseas.