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Economic mission to Japan: Polish-Japanese Investment Forum 2025

Marek Kołodziejski 3 min czytania
Osace odbyło się forum inwestycyjne organizowane w ramach udziału Polski w Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Wzięło w nim udział ponad 400 reprezentantów biznesu, instytucji rządowych i mediów z Polski i Japonii

to Marek Kołodziejski, owner of the Natto.pl brand, took part in an economic mission to Japan. The highlight of the event was the Polish-Japanese Investment Forum in Osaka, which gathered representatives of business, science and administration. This made it possible to establish contacts, exchange experiences and effectively promote Polish products among Japanese partners.

Marek Kołodziejski during the Polish-Japanese Investment Forum 2025 in Osaka
Marek Kołodziejski at the Polish-Japanese Investment Forum 2025 in Osaka

Promoting Polish products and technology

During the forum we presented our products and discussed the potential of the Polish healthy food market. At the same time we showed how tradition combines with modernity in the production of organic natto. Japanese precision, attention to quality and a culture of cooperation inspire us to develop the brand further and to refine our processes.

Panel on Polish-Japanese cooperation in space exploration, Osaka 2025
Marek Kołodziejski of Natto.pl during a panel on Polish-Japanese cooperation, Osaka 2025

Meetings with Japanese producers

The trip also made it possible to get to know local producers of fermented soy products. This let us exchange experiences on fermentation and quality control, which in turn supports the development of an offer based on authentic tradition and high production standards.

Dinner at a beef bar, Osaka
Dinner at a beef bar, Osaka

The Polish pavilion at EXPO 2025

We also visited the Polish pavilion at EXPO 2025. The building attracted attention with its form and programme, and it presented the innovations, culture and creativity of Polish companies. Importantly, the exhibition emphasised a readiness for international cooperation and combined science, design and the economy.

The Polish pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka
The Polish pavilion presenting innovations and culture at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka

Inspiration for further development

Japanese cooperation culture and attention to detail motivate us to act. That is why we focus on quality, transparency of processes and education about natto and vitamin K2 MK-7. In this way we want our customers to receive not only a product, but also reliable knowledge that supports a healthy diet. Thanks to this, our mission, combining traditional fermentation with a modern approach to health, is realised in practice.

Marek Kołodziejski in the Dotonbori district in Osaka
Dotonbori at night. A summary of a day full of meetings and inspiration regarding Polish-Japanese cooperation

The trip was carried out as part of a project co-financed from European Union funds. We thank the organisers and partners for the opportunity to take part in this undertaking.

Summary of the investment forum

Representatives of the Polish delegation in Osaka
Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship Sebastian Ciemnoczołowski and Marek Kołodziejski during the Polish-Japanese Investment Forum in Osaka 2025
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Marek Kołodziejski

Założyciel manufaktury TonColor w Zielonej Górze i twórca polskiej technologii produkcji natto. Od lat fermentuje soję i opracował autorską metodę suszenia, na którą złożył zgłoszenie patentowe w UPRP. Pisze o tym, co zna z pierwszej ręki: o naturze natto, jego składnikach i procesie fermentacji, bez obietnic zdrowotnych.

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