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GPEC Tokyo, Japan

The Delphy Japan team was all set for GPEC
The Delphy Japan team was all set for GPEC
The AGC team showcased their F-clean solutions at the show of which the material is now able to last over 30 years
The AGC team showcased their F-clean solutions at the show of which the material is now able to last over 30 years
Xander van de Zande of DanDutch pictured with Nobuo Ishiguro of Inochio Agri
Xander van de Zande of DanDutch pictured with Nobuo Ishiguro of Inochio Agri
Gauri Maharjan and Masahiko Suzuki of Philips showing off the latest LED solutions for CEA operations
Gauri Maharjan and Masahiko Suzuki of Philips showing off the latest LED solutions for CEA operations
Daisuke Somekawa with Rijk Zwaan Breeding Japan showing off their most popular lettuce varieties. Frill lettuce appears to be a highly favored variety amongst consumers.
Daisuke Somekawa with Rijk Zwaan Breeding Japan showing off their most popular lettuce varieties. Frill lettuce appears to be a highly favored variety amongst consumers. 
Seen with the Zen-noh Green Resources team are Guenael Sebillot of Ridder, and Tiko van Leeuwen with Grodan.
Seen with the Zen-noh Green Resources team are Guenael Sebillot of Ridder, and Tiko van Leeuwen with Grodan.
Nozomi Hiramatsu, Eri Hayashi and Hiroko Nakaoka of the international team of the Japan Plant Factory Association. The JPFA was presenting various projects, such as their members and their research projects.
Nozomi Hiramatsu, Eri Hayashi and Hiroko Nakaoka of the international team of the Japan Plant Factory Association. The JPFA was presenting various projects, such as their members and their research projects.
The NTT agritech team was happy to join the GPEC for the first time. International spokesperson, Sho Kikuchi, is seen in the middle. The agritech wing is the latest project of multinational NTT, known for Telecommunications and now tapping into autonomous farming solutions. 
The NTT agritech team was happy to join the GPEC for the first time. International spokesperson, Sho Kikuchi, is seen in the middle. The agritech wing is the latest project of multinational NTT, known for Telecommunications and now tapping into autonomous farming solutions. 
Kei Narumi with Enza Zaden, Maruo of Enken, and Dayeon Park with Enza Zaden presenting their various tomato varieties for greenhouse operators
Kei Narumi with Enza Zaden, Maruo of Enken, and Dayeon Park with Enza Zaden presenting their various tomato varieties for greenhouse operators
Daisuke Sakurai and Koichi Hamashima showcasing Denso's picking robot, which were getting a lot of attention on the show
Daisuke Sakurai and Koichi Hamashima showcasing Denso's picking robot, which were getting a lot of attention on the show 
Denso's robotics 
Denso's robotics 
The Tomita booth presenting their IOT software and greenhouse solutions with Hiraaki Tomita and his wife pictured on the second from the right side
The Tomita booth presenting their IOT software and greenhouse solutions with Hiraaki Tomita and his wife pictured on the second from the right side
IkeuchiPonics showcased their aeroponics solution for greenhouse operators which they're currently testing with tomato and strawberry plants as well to improve the system. 
IkeuchiPonics showcased their aeroponics solution for greenhouse operators which they're currently testing with tomato and strawberry plants as well to improve the system. 
The Ikeuchiponics aeroponics system
The Ikeuchiponics aeroponics system
Kazuo Tsuchiya, organizer of the GPEC and part of the Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association
Kazuo Tsuchiya, organizer of the GPEC and part of the Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association
The exhibitor floor with over 190 companies present
The exhibitor floor with over 190 companies present
The Inochio Agri team were presenting hands-on greenhouse solutions
The Inochio Agri team were presenting hands-on greenhouse solutions
Dai Sekiya of Seiwa was talking about interlighting LED solutions for greenhouses
Dai Sekiya of Seiwa was talking about interlighting LED solutions for greenhouses
The Agrist team was all about robotics, given the labor shortages in Japan. The team has been developing tomato robots for the past years and is set to launch them on the market. 
The Agrist team was all about robotics, given the labor shortages in Japan. The team has been developing tomato robots for the past years and is set to launch them on the market. 
Eri Hayashi with JPFA and Seiji Matsuda of AGC / F-Clean
Eri Hayashi with JPFA and Seiji Matsuda of AGC / F-Clean
Kusakabe of Tokai Bussan was showing off the various partnering companies they work with in Japan. BioBest was seen as well on the stand.
Kusakabe of Tokai Bussan was showing off the various partnering companies they work with in Japan. BioBest was seen as well on the stand. 
Shohei Yamazaki with Nikken Lease exhibiting the company's monitoring devices to keep out harmful elements out of the greenhouse
Shohei Yamazaki with Nikken Lease exhibiting the company's monitoring devices to keep out harmful elements out of the greenhouse
Edwin Ong with Ariane Tech showcasing their IoT-controlled, automated vertical farming solutions
Edwin Ong with Ariane Tech showcasing their IoT-controlled, automated vertical farming solutions
The men of Yuk-Il talking about cooling and how they're working on low-cost solutions for greenhouse operators 
The men of Yuk-Il talking about cooling and how they're working on low-cost solutions for greenhouse operators 
Ariane Tech also has drones flying in their farms to check on the plants
Ariane Tech also has drones flying in their farms to check on the plants
Katsuragi and Ohyama of Sainkin B&G, a Japanese steel supplier 
Katsuragi and Ohyama of Sainkin B&G, a Japanese steel supplier 
The Priva team present! Priva has seen a lot of interest from Japanese operators as climate change is making it challenging to keep a stable growing environment.
The Priva team present! Priva has seen a lot of interest from Japanese operators as climate change is making it challenging to keep a stable growing environment. 
Otsuka Takao with Daiwa House was showing off their latest vertical farming setups that are deployed across multiple vertical farms in the country
Otsuka Takao with Daiwa House was showing off their latest vertical farming setups that are deployed across multiple vertical farms in the country
Suzuki Mariko of Cemco was all about water quality with Cemco's pH meter and pH neutralizer 
Suzuki Mariko of Cemco was all about water quality with Cemco's pH meter and pH neutralizer 
One, two, three, Irritec. The team was all about irrigation. 
One, two, three, Irritec. The team was all about irrigation. 
Nao Moriwaki and Tuya Edagaki with Nepon brought various greenhouse products to the show. The company showed their cooling, heat pumps, dryers and IOT devices.
Nao Moriwaki and Tuya Edagaki with Nepon brought various greenhouse products to the show. The company showed their cooling, heat pumps, dryers and IOT devices.
The Nepon booth was split into various sections that showcased the company's greenhouse solutions
The Nepon booth was split into various sections that showcased the company's greenhouse solutions
An overview of the show
An overview of the show
Ito Michi of Tokai Techn focusing on greenhouse quality control 
Ito Michi of Tokai Techn focusing on greenhouse quality control 
Tohru Morimoto and Rina Fujita with Honest demonstrating their monitoring devices to help farmers automate their greenhouse operations
Tohru Morimoto and Rina Fujita with Honest demonstrating their monitoring devices to help farmers automate their greenhouse operations
Hernan Ocampos with Espec Mic Corp showing off the company's aquaponics cultivation system 
Hernan Ocampos with Espec Mic Corp showing off the company's aquaponics cultivation system 
Wassabi grown aquaponically by Especmic
Wassabi grown aquaponically by Especmic
Lettuce grown aquaponically
Lettuce grown aquaponically
Rebekka Boekhout (VerticalFarmDaily) and Eri Hayashi of the JPFA pictured at the Association's booth
Rebekka Boekhout (VerticalFarmDaily) and Eri Hayashi of the JPFA pictured at the Association's booth
Koshi Fujimaki of Agrimind noticed DanDutch' logo on the Partnering companies sign of Daisen so Xander had to be pictured with him
Koshi Fujimaki of Agrimind noticed DanDutch' logo on the Partnering companies sign of Daisen so Xander had to be pictured with him
Akira Kitayake of the Osaka Public University and an aquaponic professor who's been conducting research for a long time
Akira Kitayake of the Osaka Public University and an aquaponic professor who's been conducting research for a long time
Dariusz Zmuda and Osumi Yuichi of HarvestX pictured with Eri Hayashi of the JPFA. HarvestX is working on picking robots for greenhouse operators. 
Dariusz Zmuda and Osumi Yuichi of HarvestX pictured with Eri Hayashi of the JPFA. HarvestX is working on picking robots for greenhouse operators. 
Kengo Hamada of Aquponi who provides hands-on aquaponic solutions for farmers. Keep an eye out for an article!
Kengo Hamada of Aquponi who provides hands-on aquaponic solutions for farmers. Keep an eye out for an article!
The Yanmar team pictured with Eri Hayashi of the Japan Plant Factory Association
The Yanmar team pictured with Eri Hayashi of the Japan Plant Factory Association
Manuel Madani with Priva 
Manuel Madani with Priva 
The Agrisect booth, where they're showcasing pest management solutions 
The Agrisect booth, where they're showcasing pest management solutions 
A busy exhibitor floor 
A busy exhibitor floor 
The C.I. Takiron team pictured all happy with Soichi Sugihara in the middle. The company just launched a new kind of greenhouse film that can keep out harsh UV light to lower temperatures in the greenhouse.
The C.I. Takiron team pictured all happy with Soichi Sugihara in the middle. The company just launched a new kind of greenhouse film that can keep out harsh UV light to lower temperatures in the greenhouse.
The team of Airfarm was very excited to show off their all-round solution, the AirFarm; a closed farm that allows for year-round production of vegetables and fruits
The team of Airfarm was very excited to show off their all-round solution, the AirFarm; a closed farm that allows for year-round production of vegetables and fruits
Yuma Matsuzawa of LeafLab and Eri Hayashi of JPFA showcasing their plant breeding program which is done on the JPFA campus
 Yuma Matsuzawa of LeafLab and Eri Hayashi of JPFA showcasing their plant breeding program which is done on the JPFA campus
Teppei Kawaguchi and Dr. Siqinbatu with Yanmar who were showcasing their latest strawberry and tomato research
Teppei Kawaguchi and Dr. Siqinbatu with Yanmar who were showcasing their latest strawberry and tomato research
Yanmar has recently launched a tomato sorting line that's focusing on cherry tomatoes as they saw the need for small-sized and low-cost sorting machines in Japan
Yanmar has recently launched a tomato sorting line that's focusing on cherry tomatoes as they saw the need for small-sized and low-cost sorting machines in Japan
Seiichi Okazaki with Keystone Technology Inc. came to visit the show as an LED provider for CEA
Seiichi Okazaki with Keystone Technology Inc. came to visit the show as an LED provider for CEA
Jiangsu Guangman New Materials were all about their newest materials that can protect plants from getting sun-burnt in the greenhouse 
Jiangsu Guangman New Materials were all about their newest materials that can protect plants from getting sun-burnt in the greenhouse 
Minako Shikina of Sumikasekisui Film was showing off the company's latest film solutions that can last over 5 years 
Minako Shikina of Sumikasekisui Film was showing off the company's latest film solutions that can last over 5 years 
Manabu Shinozaki with Japan Dome House showing off how their 'domes' can be implemented into any situation. The company has received numerous inquiries for its domes as they are low-cost and can be used for propagation, cooling storage and vertical farming. 
Manabu Shinozaki with Japan Dome House showing off how their 'domes' can be implemented into any situation. The company has received numerous inquiries for its domes as they are low-cost and can be used for propagation, cooling storage and vertical farming. 
Japan Dome House's farm used the growing envelope for an aquaponic cultivation system
Japan Dome House's farm used the growing envelope for an aquaponic cultivation system
The fish caught a lot of attention 
The fish caught a lot of attention 
Allflog was presenting their racking products for propagation, young plants, and flowering crops
Allflog was presenting their racking products for propagation, young plants, and flowering crops
Akibumi Machida for Nexyz were highlighting their NET 0 film technique as the market is looking for sustainable alternatives
Akibumi Machida for Nexyz were highlighting their NET 0 film technique as the market is looking for sustainable alternatives
The Panasonic team was highlighting their all-round solution for strawberry cultivation indoors
The Panasonic team was highlighting their all-round solution for strawberry cultivation indoors 
On a collective stand, many startups and the ministry of agriculture were showcasing their solutions
On a collective stand, many startups and the ministry of agriculture were showcasing their solutions
Most of the startups were presenting automation solutions such as robotics as it's a growing need in Japan
Most of the startups were presenting automation solutions such as robotics as it's a growing need in Japan
The NTT team all smiles on the fair 
The NTT team all smiles on the fair 
The Toyotane team were seen promoting their hydroponic nutrient solutions
The Toyotane team were seen promoting their hydroponic nutrient solutions
At Passion Seed there was a lot of interest for the grafted tomato plants 
At Passion Seed there was a lot of interest for the grafted tomato plants 
The sky is not the limit for Masato Sasai of Minoru whilst showcasing their scissor lifts at the show
The sky is not the limit for Masato Sasai of Minoru whilst showcasing their scissor lifts at the show
At the Daikin booth it was all about maintaining a stable growing environment highlighting their temperature control products
At the Daikin booth it was all about maintaining a stable growing environment highlighting their temperature control products
Ichidai Someya and Yasunao Nakata of Koatsu Gas Kogyo seen at the booth where they were explaining about supplying CO2 neutral gases for greenhouses 
Ichidai Someya and Yasunao Nakata of Koatsu Gas Kogyo seen at the booth where they were explaining about supplying CO2 neutral gases for greenhouses 
Takigen's employees were showing the various lifting solutions from manual to automated to make fruit picking more convenient. Ide Kaisuke on the left, is presenting the latest innovation. 
Takigen's employees were showing the various lifting solutions from manual to automated to make fruit picking more convenient. Ide Kaisuke on the left, is presenting the latest innovation.