Newsweek Internationl Magazine Article

CEO Michiko Kamihata Featured in Newsweek International Magazine

We are pleased to announce that an article interviewing the current President of Kamihata Fish Industry Group, Mrs. Michiko Kamihata, has been published in a March 2025 issue of Newsweek International Magazine. Kamihata Fish Industry Group currently produces and sells Hikari®, a world-class brand of Nishikigoi and other ornamental fish foods. According to market research conducted by The Worldfolio, Kamihata Fish Industry Group has achieved significant global success centered around its flagship brand ®Hikari.

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Representing the “Made by Japan” Excellence

The full text of the interview with Mrs. Michiko Kamihata will also be published on The Worldfolio website, which is the exclusive content provider for Newsweek International in Japan. You can read the web version here. The article discusses the Kamihata Fish Industry Group’s global efforts to promote Japanese ornamental fish culture, with a focus on their expertise in koi. CEO Michiko Kamihata highlights Japan’s connection to nature and its influence on their pet culture, particularly the centuries-old tradition of breeding the aquatic jewels.

Of particular note is the Group’s leadership in Japan’s ornamental fish food industry, driven by its advanced quality assurance standards and safety protocols, including ISO 22000 certification in 2020. Kamihata Fish Industry Group is recognized as an exemplary representative of “Made by Japan” excellence on the global stage, which led to the request for the interview.

Hikari® currently exports to nearly 70 countries worldwide, and a production facility in China and in Indonesia for its unique blends of frozen and freeze-dried food. For nearly 150 years, Hikari® has spent considerable time exploring natural habitats of fish, breeding fish in facilities, and researching the impact their diets and the ingredients they use have over time

The article also mentions the company’s response to Japan’s demographic challenges, noting increased sales both domestically and internationally due to the widespread appeal of ornamental fish. CEO Kamihata’s innovative methods, such as using probiotics in fish food, and their commitment to sustainable breeding are also discussed. Hikari® offers a wide variety of diets for ornamental fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for.