Japan Airlines to Enter Agricultural Business

May 22, 2018

Narita, Chiba Pref.- Japan Airlines said Monday that it will launch an agricultural business.

The airline plans to run farms offering experience-based programs near Narita International Airport and sell processed agricultural products under the JAL brand.

The company expects demand from visitors from abroad. It also hopes to expand the agricultural business to other areas including overseas.

JAL and agricultural business operator Wago, based in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, have jointly set up a corporation, JAL Agriport, in Narita in the same prefecture.

The new company will lease abandoned farmland and build greenhouses for strawberry picking.

Also planned are farms where visitors will experience sweet potato digging and rice planting.

Eateries and shops featuring the products of JAL Agriport will be built in Narita by 2020.

JAL will offer processed agricultural items as part of its in-flight meals and also at its lounges. Jiji Press