NEWS RELEASE
MIRAI Accelerates Overseas Expansion in Plant Factory Business
Signs MOUs with Four Companies Across Three Asian Countries
February 2026
MIRAI Co., Ltd
MIRAI Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan; hereinafter “MIRAI”) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with four companies across three Asian countries — Mongolia, Tajikistan, and the Philippines — between December 2025 and February 2026. These partnerships aim to introduce and operate fully artificial-light plant factory cultivation systems, along with providing operational and cultivation support.
Previously, MIRAI has delivered plant factory projects in five countries (seven companies, nine sites). In 2026, we are further accelerating our global expansion.
Photo (Left): MOU signing ceremony with ZIRA at the Tajikistan–Japan Business Forum
(Right): ZIRA representatives during their visit to MIRAI
Background and Common Objectives
While each project has its own regional context, the following themes are shared:
- Supplying high-quality raw materials to support evolving food markets driven by economic development in Asia
- Addressing vegetable procurement challenges, climate constraints, and food security concerns
- Leveraging MIRAI’s proven track record in commercial plant factory operation and international equipment export with technical know-how
Project Overview & Current Status
🇹🇯 Tajikistan – ZIRA (Dushanbe)
Initial discussions began in spring 2024.
ZIRA (FIFTY FIVE GROUP) expressed strong interest in establishing Tajikistan’s first commercial artificial-light plant factory model.
The MOU was officially signed on December 19, 2025, at the Tajikistan–Japan Business Forum held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. The forum was organized in conjunction with the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue Summit held on December 20 in Tokyo.
(Reference) You can view the scene from December 19 on Instagram ➡
Following the MOU, MIRAI has entered into a Feasibility Study (FS) consulting agreement and is currently providing:
- Candidate site layout proposals
- Production planning and workflow design
- Sanitary zoning planning
- Infrastructure review (electricity, water, CO₂)
- Business planning support
- Water quality verification for cultivation equipment
- Assessment of local electrical and plumbing conditions
- Market research support for vegetable sales channels
🇲🇳 Mongolia – Ulaanbaatar (Two Projects)
- SHG Project (Ongoing since 2023)
Consulting support for factory relocation, including:
- Production planning
- Layout and sanitary zoning
- HVAC and dehumidification simulation
- Business plan development incorporating yield performance
- Food-service Startup Project
Consulting for installation of a small-scale plant factory, including simulation and local infrastructure evaluation.
🇵🇭 Philippines – Manila
MIRAI is supporting a company aiming to establish the country’s first large-scale commercial plant factory.
Following the MOU, basic planning consulting support is currently underway.
Cultivation Plan
Planned production includes leafy greens such as:
- Romaine lettuce
- Frill lettuce
- Arugula
- Basil
- Baby leaf varieties
Equipment installation is scheduled for 2026–2027, followed by factory operation and vegetable shipment.
MIRAI’s Role in These Projects
MIRAI is recognized as a project-oriented company that understands the full lifecycle of plant factory business:
- Operational Track Record – Direct experience operating commercial plant factory with artificial-light
- Launch Support – Production planning, staff training, troubleshooting during startup
- Knowledge Sharing – Sharing practical insights from both successful and challenging case studies
While plant factories are gaining global attention as food-tech solutions, successful commercialization requires integration of plant science, manufacturing processes, human resource development, and distribution strategies.
MIRAI will continue developing talent and technology through our Kashiwanoha facility, serving as a hub for training the next generation of plant factory professionals.
Company Information
MIRAI Co., Ltd.
Chairman: Yoshio Shiina
CEO: Nagateru Nozawa
Founded: September 2004
Established: November 2015
Address: 221-1 Aotashindentobichi, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba, Japan
For inquiries: https://miraigroup.jp/en/#contact
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