Cafe Zemi #72: Hear Career Stories of Urban Farming Challengers in Shibuya @ Hikarie

The "Cafe Zemi #72: Hear Career Stories of Urban Farming Challengers in Shibuya" event will be held at 8/COURT in Shibuya Hikarie on Thursday, July 2, 2026. This event is part of a "University Open Seminar in the City" series, where professionals and university students gather beyond organizational boundaries to engage in earnest and enjoyable discussions while listening to guest speakers.

This session features Koutetsu Serizawa, Urban Farm Producer and CEO of Plantio, who will share his career story as an urban farming challenger. Serizawa's vision is to "lower the barrier to entry for agricultural activities in urban areas and create a world where people want to try it just because it's interesting." The discussion will delve into his past experiences, future prospects in agriculture and food, and a lifestyle that embraces farming and food. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the nature of sustainable societies and future ways of living and working.

Located on the 9th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, 8/COURT offers a spacious and sophisticated venue for the event. Shibuya Hikarie is a complex facility directly connected to JR Shibuya Station and Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station, making it highly accessible. The event will be held indoors, unaffected by weather conditions.

Admission is ¥500 for students and ¥1,000 for professionals, payable in cash at the reception on the day of the event. Advance registration via Peatix is required. Interested individuals are encouraged to register early as capacity may be limited. Doors open at 17:40, with the main session running from 18:10 to 20:40.

For detailed information and the latest updates, please refer to the official website. It is advisable to check the registration status, on-site reception procedures, and any specific items to bring beforehand.

Event Information

• Event Title: Cafe Zemi #72: Hear Career Stories of Urban Farming Challengers in Shibuya
• Date & Time: July 2, 2026 (Thu) 18:10–20:40 (Doors open 17:40)
• Venue: 8/COURT (Shibuya Hikarie 9F)
• Fee: Students ¥500 / Professionals ¥1,000 (Cash payment at reception)
• Registration: Peatix (https://cafezemi72.peatix.com/view)

Access

• Venue Address: Shibuya Hikarie 9F 8/COURT, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Station: JR Shibuya Station / Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station (Directly connected)