Born in 1926 in Wakayama prefecture. Graduated from Department of Political Science, University of Tokyo Faculty of Law, and University of Tokyo Graduate School. Dr. Kushi studied the possibility for establishing world government and world federation for global peace. He moved to the United States in November 1949 and started to study at Department of Political Science, Columbia University Graduate School. The dietary culture of the ancient Greek and China, and thoughts of Yukikazu Sakurazawa of Sekai Seifu Kyokai had impacts on him. Dr. Kushi decided to devote himself to significant modification of the human life and global dietary pattern. He drew up the standard macrobiotic diet focusing on a grain- and vegetable-based meal, with his wife, Aveline (1923 to 2001).

Over 50 years, he has been vigorously engaged in teaching and educational activities in the entire US. In 1978, he founded the Kushi Institute in Brookline, Massachusetts. In 1995, Dr. Kushi received the Award of Excellence from the United Nations Society of Writers. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize with recommendation from volunteers of the American Bar Association. In 1999, the National Museum of American History in the US (more widely known as the Smithsonian Institute) acknowledged permanent preservation of Kushi's family collection. Currently, Dr. Kushi holds various important positions such as the President of Kushi Foundation, Inc., and President of the Green Cross Group, Japan.

Dr. Michio Kushi carefully evaluated and selected the ingredients for Fermena based on the macrobiotic theory and the Yin-Yang philosophy. Dr. Kushi discovered that by adding Fermena to our normal diet, one can get some of the same benefits of macrobiotics without adopting a completely macrobiotic lifestyle.

Says Dr. Kushi,
"I selected over 50 kinds of plants for the ingredients of Fermena based on the macrobiotic theory, principally focusing on the Yin-Yang balance. I combined the materials with a grain and bean base while placing an emphasis on intestinal absorption of vitamins and minerals of wild grasses, herbs, vegetables and fruits.

As far as I know, this is the first enzyme having such a wonderful taste and nutriment. If Fermena is incorporated in the daily meals, anyone can start improving his or her dietary habits without understanding the difficult concepts of macrobiotic diet. I hope that this attempt can help promote human health."