About Nogyo Intel
Nogyo Intel delivers English-language intelligence on Japanese agriculture, built on primary Japanese sources and written for foreign operators, investors, and market-entry professionals.
We translate complexity into clarity so you can make better decisions, enter the market with confidence, and stay ahead of change.
The meaning behind Nogyo Intel
Nogyo comes from the Japanese word nōgyō (農業), meaning agriculture. The name combines that agricultural focus with practical intelligence for people making decisions about Japan.
農NŌ
Farming and cultivation
The cultivation of land and the work of producing food.
業GYŌ
Work, enterprise or industry
Purposeful work and an established field of activity.
Editorial Standards
Accuracy
We verify facts, cite sources, and correct errors promptly.
Primary Sourcing
We start with official documents, statistics, and original Japanese sources.
Clarity
We explain what matters in plain English with context and practical takeaways.
Timeliness
We monitor changes and publish updates so you stay informed.
Founder
Michael Watt
Founder, Nogyo Intel
Michael Watt is the founder of Nogyo Intel, an English-language intelligence platform focused on Japanese agriculture. Based in Japan, he created Nogyo Intel to make important Japanese-language policy, regulatory and market information more accessible to foreign decision-makers.
Nogyo Intel reflects a simple idea: better access to reliable information leads to better decisions. The platform is built to help foreign operators, investors and market-entry professionals understand what is changing in Japanese agriculture and why it matters.