On the morning edition of the Mainichi Newspaper dated April 11, 2025, an interview with our representative Haruko Kawano was featured.

2025 edition, article cover of the Mainichi Newspaper’s 'Ronten – To You, the New Member of Society'. A photo of the representative of VegeProject Japan is featured.
Every year around this time, the Mainichi Newspaper publishes a feature article offering messages of encouragement to graduates entering the workforce by introducing words from people working across various fields.

In this edition, Kawano shared her experiences and thoughts, while also touching upon the social significance of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. She spoke about the early days of founding VegeProject, the creation of a video about Meat Free Monday with Paul McCartney, and how society has been gradually changing.

Currently, through vegan certification and collaboration with businesses, VegeProject is working to create a society where vegan products are more accessible. In her interview, Kawano emphasized that perseverance leads to change.

To new graduates struggling with their career paths, the article delivers a hopeful message about the importance of recognizing societal issues and acting with a sense of mission.

2025 edition, article from the Mainichi Newspaper’s 'Ronten – To You, the New Member of Society'. An interview with the representative of VegeProject Japan is featured.
You can read the full article at the link below:
Mainichi Newspaper – Ronten: To You, the New Member of Society – Interview with Haruko Kawano