LOHAS Institute (Distributor in the US)
Established in 2007, the LOHAS Institute is located in Los Angeles, California and is a division of Venture Link International, Inc.
LOHAS is the acronym for “Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability” which refers to a market segment related to sustainable living. This population segment typically supports "green" ecological initiatives and is generally in favor of sustainable living practices.
The LOHAS Institute was founded to research and introduce LOHAS related products and services to a global marketplace.
We are currently involved in the following initiatives:
Alternative Healthcare - Health and wellness solutions including homeopathy, holistic health approaches, acupuncture, naturopathy, alternative or complementary medicine and therapeutic massage.
Healthy Lifestyles - Natural and organic food and food supplement products, nutritional and dietary supplements, personal health and fitness care.
Personal Fitness and Development - Including body building and weight loss programs, books and tapes on mind and body development, and spiritual and physical development programs (Yoga, meditation, aerobic and work-out programs).
Ecological Lifestyles - Environmentally friendly vehicles and appliances, products from recycled materials, “Eco-Tourism” and travel, including alternative transportation and energy sources.
TOMONI Company, Ltd. (Product developer in Japan)
A message from TOMONI President, Akira Konagaya
TOMONI is the manufacturer of EGCG GREEN, all-natural green tea tablet in Japan. Green tea is one of the most precious treasures from our ancestors.
Established in 2001, we are part of the MIWA Company in Japan and are located in the Shizuoka prefecture in central Japan, known as the number one green tea producing area.
"Tomoni" is a combination of two words from the Japanese language. The first part is from “tomodachi” which means “friends” and the second part is from “ishoni” meaning "together".
By combining those two words, Tomoni Co., Ltd. was established for people to come together, making our lives and globe a better place.
We offer several green tea related products through a cooperative of organic green tea farmers certified by JAS (Japan Agricultural Service).
Many people have suffered from life-style (adult) diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high-blood pressure and so forth and have also become allergic, and I believe that these diseases can be attributed to the less than nutritional foods we eat and the pesticides in our food.
Although green tea is consumed like coffee or black tea today, it was traditionally taken as a medicinal herb in Japan. As a medicine, the green tea was so precious that only the sick or privileged could drink it.
I believe green tea will continue to play a role in promoting health. However, as farmers focus on increased productivity and profitability, they rely less on the naturally beneficial microorganisms in the soil for growing tea and more towards pesticide use. This will cause traditional farming and crops, including green tea, to utilize poor soil containing far less nutrients than found in organic farming methods. In addition, irrigating farm land with polluted water causes damage to other plant and animal life.
It is very important that we preserve our natural resources through sustainable farming. Our health is in the hands of nature and our mission is to promote organic farming practices for the benefit of the consumer.
Venture Link International, Inc.
Venture Link International, Inc. provides services to support global commerce and business opportunities between the United States, Asia and Japan.
With staff and resources in Japan, the United States and Asian countries, Venture Link Co., Ltd. and Venture Link International are uniquely qualified and experienced in supporting international business opportunities. We provide the strategic support for the successful launch of Franklin Covey's 7 Habits program, the Curves International franchise development in Japan, and the introduction of the Gyu-Kaku Restaurant yakiniku chain in the United States.
Venture Link International is searching for new franchise business opportunities, innovative products and services for the markets of Japan and beyond.
