So he built a greenhouse to grow mangoes (which normally do not do well in the colder parts of Japan) and use his indigo waste to fertilize them. Turns out they are so good, he sells them to patisseries in Ginza and the Ritz Carlton hotel in Nikko.

He learned that indigo seeds are a healthy antioxidant, so he founded a bakery using indigo seeds to make bread in which the majority of his employees are physically or mentally disabled. He also found that byproducts of indigo farming make great fertilizers.

Not a social media lover, but I DO love to connect with interesting people who do interesting things. I want to share a Japan (and Korea) that is completely different from the algorithm driven feeds of other platforms. So reach out if that describes you!