What beekeeping businesses and organizations exist in Tokyo?

In an extremely dense city like Tokyo, you can find beehives on top of high-rise buildings in areas such as Ginza and Shibuya. For instance, the Ginza Honey Bee Project was initiated by a group of people who are interested in urban beekeeping. The non-profit has four apiaries and ten bee gardens around Ginza. You can purchase their harvested honey and honey-based products in nearby department stores and sweets shops.

Confectionery maker Colombin started its rooftop apiaries in Harajuku and Shibuya as a way to conserve the environment. The hives then became the genesis of its now staple desserts such as honey custard puddings and honey marble cake.

Koto-city Honey Project in Tokyo is a non-profit that aims to expand and diversify green spaces in the local community with beekeeping. Beehives are kept on the rooftop of Koto-Ward City Hall. Their harvested honey is sold on the premises every October. The non-profit announces the results of chemical and radioactive material inspections every year, ensuring the safety of its harvested honey. Additionally, the project occasionally organizes workshops and events for local residents and nearby schools to raise awareness about the importance of bees and their contribution to the ecosystem.