Key Facts
• Dutch Westland Mayor Bouke Arends visited Aomori Governor Miyashita on August 28, 2025.
• The visit coincided with the Osaka-Kansai Expo symposium.
• Mutsu City and Westland signed an agreement to promote horticultural agriculture.
• Mutsu’s Torafuku Plant, operational since May 2024, integrates smart agriculture technology.
• Arends stated Mutsu could lead Japan in food production.
• Governor Miyashita emphasized learning from the Netherlands’ high productivity.
• Both parties committed to advancing smart agriculture globally.
Summary
Dutch Westland Mayor Bouke Arends visited Aomori Governor Soichiro Miyashita to strengthen ties in smart agriculture. The visit, aligned with the Osaka-Kansai Expo symposium, highlighted the partnership between Mutsu City and Westland, established during Miyashita’s tenure as Mutsu mayor. Mutsu’s Torafuku Plant, operational since May 2024, exemplifies the integration of advanced agricultural technology. Arends expressed optimism about Mutsu’s potential to lead Japan in food production, while Miyashita emphasized the importance of learning from the Netherlands’ agricultural expertise. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting smart agriculture on a global scale.
