JUTAS stands for Japan Unique Technology for Agricultural Service.
JUTAS is an agricultural consulting company, committing for increasing agricultural production and efficiency as well as for making contribution to the global food security.
Current agricultural practice is heavily relying on cumulated experience of traditional farmers. JUTAS believes an introduction and an integration of science and technology to the current farming practice create synergies for an improved farming.
Our service is to provide scientific supports to you and assist 21st-century farming.
Message from the President
Food lies at the very foundation of human life, and ensuring a stable supply of it is a matter of global security.
Although the Earth is home to roughly nine billion people—and that number continues to grow—global food production is said to be sufficient to feed every one of those nine billion mouths. This level of production has been made possible by generations of accumulated agricultural expertise and the extensive use of fertilizers, the manufacturing of which requires an enormous amount of energy.
Despite producing enough food, many people around the world still suffer from poverty. Unequal distribution of food is considered one of the major causes. Even if the world were able to implement an ethically sound and economically rational system of food distribution, the logistics required to support such a system would demand vast amounts of energy.
JUTAS recognizes the profound impact that global energy issues have on food systems. By supplying sustainable energy resources derived from agriculture, we aim to contribute both to solving energy challenges and to ensuring a stable global food supply. From another perspective, we also strive to promote localized production and consumption on a global scale, thereby supporting more equitable food distribution and supply stability.
To achieve these ambitious goals, we seek to fully leverage the remarkable agricultural technologies and knowledge that Japan has cultivated over many decades. Our vision extends beyond “Made in Japan” to a global model of “Made by Japan,” enabling the production and distribution of Japan’s high‑quality agricultural products across the world.
[CEO&COO] KURAI Tomohiro, Ph.D.
Tomo leads JUTAS and advices clients on a broad range of agricultural operations and strategic engagements. He is a Co-Founder, COO, CTO and managing director of JUTAS. As a core member of JUTAS leadership team, Tomo directs strategic direction and policies on JUTAS.
In 20 years+ career and experience, Tomo has worked in wide range of countries including Japan, India and Vietnam. Throughout his career, Tomo has brought innovative agricultural solutions to increase profitability of farm operations. However, his solution and contribution to clients are not profit oriented, but also focuses on long-term, sustainable and demand-based, which enables clients to continue maintain their business after JUTAS involvement is successfully completed.
Prior to starting up JUTAS, Tomo worked in agricultural research at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India and in agricultural policy at the United States Department of Agriculture. Tomo holds Ph.D. in Crop Science from the University of Tokyo.