On 7th November 2025, the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Tokyo held a meeting with representatives from two Japanese companies, KIZUNA KAIHATSU and WELL MEDICAL GROUP. The companies were introduced by Mr. Willy Ngoya of WILNA International, a member of the Tanzanian Diaspora in Japan. The delegation informed that their visit aimed at exploring potential business collaborations and Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects in Tanzania. Attending from the companies were Mr. Tetsuo Maeda, Director and Chief Sales Executive of Well Medical Group, and Mr. Seichi Ryoke, Chief Executive Officer of Kizuna Kaihatsu, accompanied by other company officials.
Mr. Ryoke presented Kizuna Kaihatsu’s proposal for introducing burning garbage machines to Tanzania as part of an ODA initiative. He explained that the machines convert both household and industrial waste, including car tires, into ashes without polluting the air, water, or soil. Each machine can process approximately 12 to 13 tons of waste per day, translating to around 450 tons per month. The machines are certified by the Japanese Cabinet Office for disaster prevention purposes. The proposal includes deploying five machines initially in Tanzania, with a focus on hospitals and areas with high volumes of waste and the possibility of expanding to neighboring countries in the future. He further explained that Tanzanian personnel will be trained in operation and maintenance to ensure sustainability. He added that discussions on ODA support are ongoing, with provisional approval from the Japanese government, while direct purchase options are also available with the Government of Tanzania.
The Embassy noted that the proposal aligns with Tanzania’s environmental and green energy commitments and undertook to facilitate coordination with relevant government institutions, including the Vice President’s Office, taking into account the recently signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between Tanzania and Japan on the Carbon Credit Mechanism. The Embassy observed that the initiative could complement existing bilateral efforts under this framework by contributing to carbon reduction and sustainable waste management practices.
On his part, Mr. Maeda of Well Medical Group presented the company’s operations in regenerative medicine and anti-aging therapies. He outlined that the company operates clinics in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe, as well as business partnerships in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The clinics provide stem cell therapies targeting regenerative medicine, diabetes management, anti-aging, and overall health improvement using patients’ own cells. Treatments involve minimally invasive procedures in which fat cells are collected, cultured into billions of cells, and reinfused into patients, with no resulting surgical scars. The proposal for Tanzania focuses on establishing laboratories and clinics in Zanzibar, with potential future expansion for medical tourism targeting European visitors. The project includes training Tanzanian medical personnel to become professionals in regenerative medicine, creating potential for wider deployment across Africa.
The Embassy confirmed its support and offered to connect the companies with relevant Tanzanian authorities. The next steps agreed upon include the submission of supporting documents to the Embassy, coordination of site visits to Kizuna Kaihatsu’s manufacturing facilities and Well Medical Group’s demonstration clinics, and continued engagement with Tanzania authorities for ODA approval and partnership facilitation. Follow-up meetings will be held to further explore project details and implementation timelines.
The Embassy also expressed appreciation to both companies for their innovative proposals, which have strong potential to contribute to environmental sustainability and advanced medical services in Tanzania. The Embassy further extended its sincere appreciation to Mr. Willy Ngoya for his continued efforts in connecting the Embassy with Japanese companies and promoting investment cooperation between Japan and Tanzania.
