Who was appointed as the new non-executive director of AgriFuture Japan and when was the appointment effective?

Hiroko Aoyama was appointed as the new non-executive director of AgriFuture Japan, effective March 26, 2026, following an extraordinary general meeting of members.

What is the term length for Hiroko Aoyama's directorship at AgriFuture Japan and when is it set to conclude?

Hiroko Aoyama's term as director will last until the conclusion of the ordinary general meeting for the 15th fiscal year, scheduled for late June 2027.

Where did Hiroko Aoyama complete her doctoral program and what was her field of study?

Hiroko Aoyama completed her doctoral program in International Agricultural Technology and Science at the University of Tsukuba's Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences in March 2019.

What is the name and location of the organization that operates the AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy?

AgriFuture Japan operates the AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy and is located on the 5th Floor of the Norinchukin Bank Shinagawa Training Center in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

How many members did AgriFuture Japan have as of October 31, 2025, and when was the organization established?

AgriFuture Japan had 205 members as of October 31, 2025, and the organization was established in February 2012.

Notice Regarding the Appointment of a New Director

Published Apr 2, 2026 1:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 1:05 AM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

AgriFuture Japan announced the appointment of Hiroko Aoyama as a new non-executive director, effective March 26, 2026, to strengthen its agricultural management education.

AgriFuture Japan, the general incorporated association that operates the AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy, announces that it resolved the appointment of a new director at its extraordinary general meeting of members held on March 26, 2026, as detailed below.

(1) Details of the Appointment Director (Non-executive): Hiroko Aoyama

(2) Date of Assumption of Office March 26, 2026

(3) Term of Office Until the conclusion of the ordinary general meeting of members regarding the 15th fiscal year (scheduled for late June 2027, as per the Articles of Incorporation).

[Biography of the New Director] Name Hiroko Aoyama

Education March 1986: Graduated from the Department of British and American Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies March 2019: Completed Doctoral Program in International Agricultural Technology and Science, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Brief History 1986: Graduated from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies ~ Worked at Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) ~ Studied abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea After returning to Japan, worked at Hanwha Japan (a Korean trading company) and Funai Consulting Inc. 2019: Completed Doctoral Program in International Agricultural Technology and Science, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba 2020: Lecturer at Niigata Agro-Food University 2022: Associate Professor at the same university 2024: Professor at the same university

AgriFuture Japan (https://www.afj.or.jp) Location: 5th Floor, Norinchukin Bank Shinagawa Training Center, 2-10-13 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo President: Hiroki Ose (Former Deputy Chair of the Commentary Committee, NHK) Established: February 2012 Number of Members: 205 members (as of October 31, 2025) Business Activities: Operation of the AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy, research and studies in the agricultural sector, etc.

About AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy Opened in April 2013 under the name "Japan Agri-Innovation Academy" with the goal of developing the next generation of agricultural managers. To respond to changes in the environment surrounding agriculture and educational needs, the curriculum was reviewed under the new missions of "developing human resources who will transform agriculture" and "raising the management level of the agricultural industry as a whole." Starting in fiscal 2023, the name was changed to "AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy" (crowned with AgriFuture Japan), and a new educational curriculum began.

『AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy Online School』 (https://www.afj.or.jp/jaiam/onlineschool/) Provides courses tailored to the learning, skills, and issues to be solved depending on the number of years in farming and the management stage. It features an online-centric learning style that makes it possible to balance studies with work.

『AFJ Japan Agri-Innovation Academy Innovator Training Academy』 (https://www.afj.or.jp/)

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