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Beyond Sustainability - A Future of Matcha
Matcha stands at the forefront of sustainability.
Matcha is experiencing an unprecedented supply shortage. Around the world, demand continues to rise, yet the very producers who sustain this tradition are growing weary, and farmland itself is steadily shrinking. If nothing changes, the future of truly authentic, delicious matcha is at risk. Our mission is to ensure that people everywhere can continue to enjoy genuine matcha for generations to come by pursuing a new vision of sustainability.
But what does sustainability in agriculture really mean? In recent years, many companies have emphasized eco-friendly practices, biodiversity, and carbon credits. While these efforts are valuable, the reality for farmers remains stark. Climate change, an aging workforce with few successors, and relentless price pressures create conditions where even the continuation of farming itself has become uncertain.
Chasing real solutions for real business.
We believe that true sustainability is not achieved through environmental measures alone. To secure the future of matcha, we must strengthen all three pillars of any enduring enterprise: people, resources, and capital. Supporting farmers, providing access to scalable cultivation methods, and ensuring fair economic returns are as essential as protecting the environment. Only by balancing these elements can agriculture thrive, and only then can authentic matcha continue to flourish on a global scale.

I built my career in financial asset management with SBI Group, Man Group (UK hedge fund), and Pictet (Swiss bank).
In 2017, a former colleague invited me to join Aquila Capital (German private equity), which opened the door to the renewable energy industry. Since then, I have negotiated with diverse stakeholders as both investor and developer.
Seeing the lack of efficient matching platforms for sellers and buyers in Japan’s renewable energy market, I founded LADDER RENEWABLES Inc.
I have since expanded into agrivoltaics, developing sustainable tea cultivation and engaging in matcha distribution. My work centers on building systems that let farmers prosper across the agricultural value chain—linking renewable energy, sustainable farming, and global sales.
I studied at Keio University in Tokyo before transferring to the State University of New York. Originally from Obihiro, Hokkaido, I have lived in the U.S., Switzerland, and the UK, and am now based in Tokyo.
Company Name
LADDER RENEWABLES Inc.
Office Address
7F, N&E Building
1-12-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0061 Japan
Service Launch
July 2023
Services
Agrovoltaics Business Consulting, Matcha Direct Sales