Morus held a launch event for SilkDiet+, the first Food with Function Claims product from its KAIKO brand (Notification No. L230), at AFRODE CLINIC in Omotesando, Tokyo. The event welcomed 40 guests, including healthcare professionals, business leaders, sports and wellness professionals, and members of the media.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Saturday, October 31, 2026, 17:00–18:30 (JST) |
| Venue | AFRODE CLINIC (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) |
| Organizer | Morus Inc. / Venue partner: AFRODE CLINIC |
| Program | Session by a physician, product introduction by our CEO, panel discussion, networking |
Dr. Michishita, who advocates “democratizing preventive medicine,” spoke about the causes of drowsiness and sluggishness after meals, points that are easy to overlook in health checkups, and eating habits for steadier blood glucose levels.
Ryo shared how Morus has reexamined sericulture, a traditional Japanese industry, from the perspective of nutrition science, and the background to the development of SilkDiet+.
Dr. Michishita and Sato exchanged views on building good health starting from everyday lifestyle habits, including meals, as well as the background to the product launch and their thinking on preventive healthcare.
In a separate room, guests and Morus team members exchanged ideas over light refreshments.
“We have finally been able to launch our supplement, already on sale overseas, in Japan as a Food with Function Claims. I am truly delighted that we can deliver an ingredient we have researched since our founding, backed by evidence. Our collaboration with Dr. Michishita and the AFRODE team, who work on the front lines of medicine, also strongly supports our evidence-based approach to preventive healthcare, and I look forward to what lies ahead. Thinking about which nutrients we eat and in what order, and preventing illness through everyday meals — we will keep working to help as many people as possible build that habit.”
KAIKO is Morus’s own wellness brand. It combines the silkworm-derived ingredients Morus has researched since its founding in 2021 with nutrition science, food science, and biotechnology.
The brand first offered SilkMatcha, a matcha blended with silkworm powder, and Protein Powder Matcha. Building on customer feedback, it then launched a supplement that is even easier to fit into daily life, sold as “DNJ+” (not available in Japan), first in Singapore. In Singapore, the product is already offered at multiple medical institutions and is listed on the product list of the Voluntary Notification Scheme (VNS) run by the Health Sciences Authority (hereafter, HSA).*
*Listing on the VNS does not mean the HSA recommends the product or guarantees its effects.
Then, in October 2026, Morus opened pre-orders in Japan for SilkDiet+, the brand’s first Food with Function Claims. Built on the research Morus has accumulated since its founding, it is a first step toward delivering the value of our ingredient together with its scientific basis.
Morus has carried out joint research with institutions including Shinshu University, the University of Illinois in the United States, and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Rather than relying only on past literature to show what an ingredient does, we value confirming the scientific evidence step by step through our own research.
In October 2026, Morus opened its first research base at the Okinawa Health Biotechnology Research and Development Center (OHBIC) in Uruma City, Okinawa. Dr. Seiji Aoyagi (PhD in Nutrition) serves as Center Director and leads functional research on MorSilk®, our silkworm-derived ingredient. Ayu Fujii, Director and Chief Innovation Officer, leads manufacturing and processing research, covering processing methods for the raw material and product development. We are also verifying each step from silkworm rearing to processing, to build a stable production system in Japan.
Yukihiro Maru, Representative Director and Group CEO of Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., has joined Morus as a technical advisor and is advising us on bringing research results to society. We have also begun joint research with Professor Masaaki Ito of the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College.
Through both research and production, we will continue to turn the value of our ingredients into something tangible and deliver it to society.
SilkDiet*+ is a Food with Function Claims (supplement) whose functional ingredient is iminosugar derived from Japanese silkworms. It is made entirely in Japan, from raw materials to processing.
*Diet” here refers to a dietary regimen with defined ingredients and nutrition.
◾️This product is not a pharmaceutical. ◾️This product was not developed for people with diseases, minors, pregnant women (including those planning a pregnancy), or breastfeeding women. ◾️If you have a disease, consult your doctor before use. If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. ◾️If you feel unwell, stop taking the product immediately and consult a doctor. ◾️Eat a well-balanced diet built around staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes.
This product is not a pharmaceutical. It was not developed for people with diseases, minors, pregnant women (including those planning a pregnancy), or breastfeeding women. If you have a disease, consult your doctor before use. If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you feel unwell, stop taking the product immediately and consult a doctor. Eat a well-balanced diet built around staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes.
