Key Facts
• In April 2025, Yoshiyuki Omori began farming in Bandai Town.
• Omori cultivates 18,000 indigo plants in fields near Mount Bandai.
• He discovered indigo five years ago and was captivated by its potential.
• Originally from Kitakata City, Omori worked in logistics in Saitama for nine years.
• He moved to Bandai Town as part of a regional revitalization program.
• Omori purchased a traditional house to establish an indigo workshop.
• Indigo leaves are dried, fermented, and processed into dye material called “sukumo.”
• The fermentation process takes two weeks to produce the final dye.
• Omori plans to open “Indigo Studio Miokazaro” in September 2025.
• He aims to promote Bandai Town through indigo dyeing experiences and product development.
Summary
Yoshiyuki Omori, a farmer in Bandai Town, Fukushima, is cultivating 18,000 indigo plants to create dye materials and promote the region as “BANDAI Blue.” After discovering indigo five years ago, Omori left his logistics job in Saitama and relocated to Bandai Town under a regional revitalization program. He established a workshop in a traditional house and developed a process to produce indigo dye, including drying, fermenting, and creating “sukumo.” Omori’s efforts extend beyond cultivation, as he plans to open “Indigo Studio Miokazaro” in September 2025, offering dyeing experiences and products. His vision is to attract visitors and showcase Bandai Town’s unique charm through indigo dyeing.
