Our Mission and Activities
Wheat flour is the base ingredient in many foods, including bread, noodles, and confectionery, and plays a vital role in our daily diet. Around 90% of wheat, from which wheat flour is made, comes from abroad (grown in the United States, Canada, and Australia), with around 10% produced domestically. The overall supply of wheat fluctuates every year in volume and quality due to numerous factors including the weather. In order to fulfill the role of stably supplying wheat flour to our society, in terms of both volume and quality, the member companies of the Flour Millers Association work together as one to tackle various challenges.

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Stable Procurement of Wheat, the Raw Material for Flour
We are working toward the stable procurement of wheat through constant cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, producers both in Japan and abroad, and related organizations.
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Sound Development of the Flour Milling Industry
Amid rapid globalization, we are working to sustain sound development of the flour milling industry through structural reforms and pursuit of more efficient management.
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Efforts toward Safety and Security
We provide safety and peace of mind for household wheat flour by establishing guidelines based on relevant laws and regulations. In addition, we contribute to domestic and international efforts to develop new wheat varieties, conducting quality assessments from the breeding stage.
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Harmony with the Environment
We have established goals with the aims of realizing a low-carbon society and reducing waste, and are working to improve the environmentally friendly functions of flour milling plants.
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Expansion of Demand for Wheat Flour Products
In order to advocate the positive values wheat brings and further strengthen ties with local areas, we put effort to expand the knowledge of wheat and its benefits, as well as promote local production for local consumption, through campaigns and events of the Comugication Club.

Greeting from the Chairman
Firstly, I would like to extend my warm gratitude for your continued understanding and cooperation concerning the association's activities.
As the primary supplier of Japan's demand for wheat - a staple in our diet - the flour milling industry strives every day to meet the diverse demands of consumers, processing manufacturers, and distributors by delivering a steady supply of flour.
The flour milling industry is currently going through some drastic changes, including shifts in market trends brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a violent fluctuation of grain prices as a result of the Ukrainian crisis and global climate change. The Japanese government is currently considering a review of the Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, and our food security policy is also becoming a major point of contention. The Flour Millers Association will continue to ensure a stable supply of wheat through steady imports, adequate stockpiling, and by strengthening cooperation both with administrative bodies here in Japan and relevant bodies in exporting countries.
Meanwhile, Japan's self-sufficiency rate in domestic wheat production as of fiscal 2022 was 15 percent, and it is listed as one of the areas to be reinforced under the government's food security policy. In order for the flour milling industry to expand demand for domestic wheat, we believe that it is necessary to cooperate with producers and administrative bodies to ensure stable production, distribution and quality of domestic wheat.
Although there are many issues to tackle, we are committed to adapting to the changing market environment and achieving the continued development of wheat-related industries, so as to contribute to the realization of a rich diet for the Japanese people. We again ask for the cooperation and support of all persons involved in wheat flour.

About Us
- Name
- JAPAN Flour Millers Association
- Location
- 15-6 Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 103-0026, Japan
TEL +81-3-3667-1011
FAX +81-3-3667-1673 - 15-6 Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 103-0026, Japan
TEL +81-3-3667-1011
FAX +81-3-3667-1673
- Date Established
- August 24, 1947
- Members
- 21 Companies
History and Organization Chart
JAPAN Flour Millers Association is a private organization established by medium and large flour milling companies with the goals of deepening the ties between the member companies and improving and developing the flour milling industry.
The history of flour milling company organizations stretches back to Komugi Yunyu Kyokai (Wheat Importing Association), which was established in January of 1939. However, Seifun Club (Flour Milling Club) was established on August 24, 1947 with the aim of deepening the ties between medium and large flour milling companies. Its name was changed to JAPAN Flour Millers Association in June of 1953, our present organization.

Location
JAPAN Flour Millers Association
15-6 Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 103-0026, Japan
TEL +81-3-3667-1011
FAX +81-3-3667-1673
TEL +81-3-3667-1011
FAX +81-3-3667-1673

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- 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- 5-minute walk from Kayabacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Hibiya Line
- 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
- 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station on JR lines
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- From the Inner Circular Route of the Shuto Expressway (Outer Loop)
Take the Takaracho exit, turn on Route 408 (Yaesu-dori) toward Tsukuda, and turn left at the Hatchobori 2-chome intersection, which comes up immediately. The building will be 50 meters ahead, on the left. (Kusuri no Fukutaro [a drug store] is on the first floor.) - From Surface Roads
Coming from the Otemachi direction on Eitai-dori, turn right at the Kayabacho intersection. Drive onto Heisei-dori, and turn right at the first signal. (Kusuri no Fukutaro [a drug store] is on the first floor.)
- From the Inner Circular Route of the Shuto Expressway (Outer Loop)
List of Member Companies
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TOKYO
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. -
NIPPN Corporation
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Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Nitto Fuji Flour Milling Co., Ltd.
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GUNMA
Hoshino Bussan Co., Ltd. -
CHIBA
Chiba Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
Takahashi Milling Co., Ltd.
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AICHI
Central Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
MIE
Naigai Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
Heiwa Flour Milling Co., Ltd.
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OSAKA
Okumoto Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
Maeda Industrial Company,Ltd
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Kinki Flour Milling Co., Ltd.
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Iisaka Flour Milling Co., Ltd.
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HYOGO
Masuda Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
TOKUSHIMA
Tokushima Flour Milling Co., Ltd. -
FUKUOKA
The Torigoe Co., Ltd. -
Taiyo Flour Milling Co., Ltd.
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SAGA
Riken Nosan-Kako Co.,Ltd. -
KUMAMOTO
Kumamoto Flour Milling Co.,Ltd. -
OKINAWA
Okinawa Flour Milling Co.,Ltd.

Links
Administrative Organizations (Japan)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Director-General of Crop Production Bureau
- Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau
- Agricultural Production Bureau
- Department of Environmental Health and Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- The Food Safety Commission (Cabinet Office)
International Market Prices of Wheat
Japanese Media
Related Organizations
- Japanese Food Industry Association
- Food Marketing Research and Information Center
- The Foundation for Dietary Scientific Research
- National Rice Wheat and Barley Improvement Association
- Japan Grain Inspection Association
- Seifun Shinkokai (Flour Milling Promotional Association)
- Nihon Pan Kogyokai (Japanese Bread Industry Association)
- Japanese Institute of Baking
- Nihon Sokuseki Shokuhin Kogyokai (Japanese Instant Food Industry Association)
- Japan-Pasta Association
- The Federation of Japan Noodles Organizations
- Japan Biscuit Association
- JA-ZENCHU (Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives)
- ZEN-NOH (National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations)
Member Flour Milling Companies



"Comugication Club" is a project aimed at making the efforts of flour milling companies widely known among common people. By all means, please stop by.