Ibuki
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersOkayama, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Ibuki firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ibuki
- Legal name
- 株式会社いぶき
- Website
- https://ibuki-yasai.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ibuki industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Vegetable Production
- NAICS
- Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219)
- SIC
- Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Local / Farm-to-Wholesale Produce Aggregation & Distribution (AFAIACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)
Keywords
Where Ibuki is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Okayama
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ibuki business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vegetable Production and Sales: Fresh vegetable production and direct sales through farm stand and supermarket distribution. Core revenue stream with focus on high-quality, flavorful varieties.
- Agricultural Experiences: Harvesting experience events on the farm, charging 300 yen per person for event insurance. Revenue is supplemented by supporter company sponsorships.
- Allergen-Free Vegetable Sweets: Development and sales of allergen-free sweets made from company-produced vegetables through online shop (noukasweets.base.shop).
- Speaking and Consulting Services: Agricultural management consulting, vegetable cultivation advice, and career education speaking engagements by founder Kajoka.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Vegetable BOX Subscription (定期便) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Agricultural Experience Fee |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ibuki product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ibuki operates a vertically integrated agricultural business producing more than 40 varieties of fresh vegetables annually on 3.5 hectares in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, with minimal pesticide use and heavy organic compost application. The company also processes its own vegetables into allergen-free sweets sold under the otomo brand, and hosts paid and free farm harvesting experiences and BBQ events. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through an on-site farm stand, two online shops, and local Okayama supermarket chains.
Product overview
株式会社いぶき (Ibuki) is a multi-faceted agricultural company operating as Japan's first student-run agricultural corporation, established in 2013 in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. The company operates a unified portfolio comprising three core offerings: (1) Vegetable production (野菜) - growing over 40 varieties of vegetables annually on 3.5ha of farmland; (2) Allergen-free sweets (アレルゲンフリースイーツ / otomo brand) - processed goods made from their own vegetables; and (3) Farm experiences (農業体験) - harvesting activities and BBQ services. Additional revenue streams include a farm direct-sales shop (どろんこ直売所), a subscription vegetable box delivery service (野菜BOX定期便), and consulting/speaking services on agricultural management (講演依頼・ご相談). The company also sells through local supermarkets in Okayama Prefecture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- otomo: Allergen-free sweets brand with its own website at otomo-sweets.com
- いぶきの野菜
- どろんこ直売所
Products and services
- Vegetables (野菜) Fresh multi-variety vegetables grown on-site in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, producing over 40 varieties annually across all four seasons with minimal pesticide use and approximately 10 tons of organic compost applied per 10m x 100m plot. Varieties are selected for taste rather than standard market shippability. Sold direct through the farm stand, online, and to local Okayama supermarket chains.
- Allergen-Free Sweets / otomo (アレルゲンフリースイーツ) Allergen-free sweets made from Ibuki's own homegrown vegetables, marketed under the otomo brand for consumers with food allergies. Sold online through otomo-sweets.com and noukasweets.base.shop.
- Farm Experience & BBQ (農業体験・BBQ) On-farm harvesting experiences and BBQ activities at the Ibuki farm, allowing participants to pick seasonal vegetables and take a portion home. Open to individuals and groups, with minimum 4 participants; bookings handled via ibukitaiken.theshop.jp.
- Speaking Engagements and Agricultural Consulting (講演依頼・ご相談) Consulting and lecture services delivered by representative Kajioka on agricultural management improvement, vegetable cultivation, and career education topics, including entrepreneurship storytelling. Targeted at schools, universities, and agricultural associations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Achieved over 20 million yen in annual sales in first year of vegetable production
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ibuki
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ibuki technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Ibuki partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ibuki Supporter Companies (いぶきサポーター企業)coreSupportive companies that fund monthly free agricultural experiences on the third Saturday. These partners enable free community events through financial sponsorship.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ibuki competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ibuki social profiles
Digital presenceIbuki financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ibuki leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ibuki funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ibuki M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ibuki
What does Ibuki do?
Ibuki operates a vertically integrated agricultural business producing more than 40 varieties of fresh vegetables annually on 3.5 hectares in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, with minimal pesticide use and heavy organic compost application. The company also processes its own vegetables into allergen-free sweets sold under the otomo brand, and hosts paid and free farm harvesting experiences and BBQ events. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through an on-site farm stand, two online shops, and local Okayama supermarket chains.
Is Ibuki a public or private company?
Ibuki is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ibuki founded?
Ibuki was founded in 2013.
Where is Ibuki based?
Ibuki is headquartered in Okayama, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Ibuki make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vegetable Production and Sales are the primary driver. The others are agricultural Experiences, allergen-Free Vegetable Sweets and speaking and Consulting Services.
Does Ibuki have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ibuki.
What industry is Ibuki in?
Ibuki's product category is Specialty Vegetable Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIACAG, Local / Farm-to-Wholesale Produce Aggregation & Distribution, with a secondary code of AFAIANAC, Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery. Its NAICS code is 1112 and its SIC code is 100.