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【April Dream】Aiming to be a company that protects abundant food, from Kagoshima to the world

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Published Apr 1, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 8:16 PM ・ 7 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Higashimaru Co., Ltd., founded in 1947 in Kagoshima, is participating in "April Dream 2026" with the vision of becoming a 100-year company that creates value for society by supporting people's lives with unique technology and protecting abundant food resources globally.
The company operates in two main areas: fishery feed, producing high-quality aquaculture feeds that reduce water pollution and improve efficiency, and food products, manufacturing traditional and innovative noodles under the "Higashi Foods" brand, expanding its reach in the global Japanese food market.

Higashimaru Co., Ltd., founded in 1947 in Kagoshima, is participating in "April Dream 2026" with the vision of becoming a 100-year company that creates value for society by supporting people's lives with unique technology and protecting abundant food resources globally. The company operates in two main areas: fishery feed, producing high-quality aquaculture feeds that reduce water pollution and improve efficiency, and food products, manufacturing traditional and innovative noodles under the "Higashi Foods" brand, expanding its reach in the global Japanese food market.

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Published: Apr 1, 2026

Higashimaru Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture https://k-higashimaru.co.jp/) is participating in "April Dream 2026".

【April Dream】Aiming to be a company that protects abundant food, from Kagoshima to the world

"This dream is the dream of Higashimaru Co., Ltd."

Founded in 1947. As a company involved in food, we have developed while rooted in the local community. We will challenge the world from Kagoshima, continue to support people's lives with our unique technology, and aim to realize a 100-year company that creates "value" for society.

～Further enriching the world's marine resources～

【Fishery Feed Business】…Manufacturing and sales of aquaculture feed We manufacture compound feeds for various fish species, including compound feed for kuruma prawns. Our compound solid feeds offer long-term stable quality, ease of transport, storage, and feeding, and excel in reducing water pollution. Through our unique research and development, we expect to improve growth rates, yields, and feed efficiency, and we are expanding our sales channels into overseas markets.

～Traditional taste and spirit～

【Food Business】…Manufacturing and sales of dried noodles, instant noodles, Sara Udon, etc.

Centering on our noodle manufacturing business, we manufacture and sell instant noodles, Sara Udon, dried noodles, and cup soups.

While firmly preserving traditional taste and quality, we deliver long-selling products that are loved at daily dinner tables to our customers.

Riding the global Japanese food boom, we are developing high-value-added products tailored to the preferences of various countries. We utilize information gained from exhibitions to improve products and strategies, continuously expanding our sales channels.

Participated in Dream Partner

We recently participated in Dream Partner and set up an April Dream corner at our "Higashimarche Tasting & Sales Event" held on Saturday, February 28th.

Customers who visited the event and we together drew dream messages, making many bloom.

*"April Dream" is a project by PR TIMES where companies announce their future dreams on April 1st. We are seriously aiming to realize this dream.

About Higashimaru Co., Ltd.

Our company was founded in March 1947 in Ijuin-cho, Hioki-gun (then Hioki District), Kagoshima Prefecture, as a flour milling, noodle manufacturing, and rice polishing business. Subsequently, while actively expanding into the food sector, focusing on dried and instant noodles, in 1972, compound feed for kuruma prawns was developed through joint research with the Kagoshima Prefectural Fisheries Experiment Station. This led to our development as a manufacturer of aquaculture feed, and Higashimaru Co., Ltd. was established in 1979. In the food division, we manufacture and sell products under the brand name "Higashi Foods".

Company Profile

Name: Higashimaru Co., Ltd.

Address: 20 Inoshikura, Ijuin-cho, Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Established: October 2, 1979

Capital: 603.9 million yen

Representative: Tsutomu Higashi, Representative Director and President

Higashimaru Co., Ltd. HP

https://k-higashimaru.co.jp/

"Higashi Foods" HP

https://k-higashimaru.co.jp/foods/

"Higashi Foods" Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/higashifoods/

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FAQ

What company is participating in the April Dream 2026 initiative and where is its headquarters located?

Higashimaru Co., Ltd. is participating in April Dream 2026, and its headquarters is located in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

When was Higashimaru Co., Ltd. founded and what is its long-term corporate goal?

Higashimaru Co., Ltd. was founded in 1947 and aims to become a 100-year company that creates value for society through sustainable food solutions.

What types of aquaculture feed does Higashimaru manufacture and for which species are they used?

Higashimaru manufactures compound solid feeds for various fish species, including specialized compound feed for kuruma prawns used in aquaculture operations.

What benefits do Higashimaru's compound solid feeds provide in aquaculture and environmental management?

Higashimaru's compound solid feeds offer stable quality, ease of transport and storage, efficient feeding, and help reduce water pollution in aquaculture environments.

How is Higashimaru expanding its fishery feed business and what improvements does its R&D target?

Higashimaru is expanding its fishery feed sales into overseas markets and uses unique R&D to improve growth rates, yields, and feed efficiency in aquaculture species.

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