Savoring Sustainability: Exploring the Future of Global Food at Miraikan

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (abbreviated as Miraikan; Director: Chieko Asakawa) will hold events related to the ongoing special project “Chikyumeshi – Tasty, Healthy, Earth-friendly” on Saturday, November 23rd and 24th. It will be held on Sunday. We invited nutrition researchers and culinary experts who cooperated with this project, and through talks and cooking demonstrations of original recipes for this project, we will introduce “global food” that is kind to both the earth and people into our daily meals. I’ll look for a way to go.

In recent years, in order to comprehensively solve global environmental and social problems, the concept of “planetary health” has been introduced, which aims to achieve a comprehensive state of health (well-being) for the earth’s ecosystem, human society, and our bodies. ‘ has been proposed.

The guests on the first day of the talk session were Fumi Hayashi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Nutrition, Joshibi University of Nutrition), who researches healthy eating that incorporates the idea of “planetary health,” and Tetsu Kouken, a culinary researcher. We will explore various forms of “global food” based on the theme of “hot pot dishes” while talking about the current state of food, which is related to us and the global environment, and the meals that are rooted in lifestyles around the world. Our guest on the second day was Akari Hasegawa, a chef and registered dietitian. Participants will demonstrate original dishes devised for this special project, and will think about ways to incorporate “global food” into their daily meals.

Event overview

1. Global food starting from a hot pot!

Date and time: Saturday, November 23, 2024, 14:15-15:45 Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 3rd floor, permanent exhibition zone (co-studio) Guest: Ms. Fumi Hayashi (Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Women’s University of Nutrition)
Kentetsu Kou (culinary expert) Participation fee Admission fee only How to participate Please arrive at the venue at the start time. Event page

2. Global food cooking with Akari Hasegawa!

Date and time: Sunday, November 24, 2024 14:00-16:00 Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 5th floor, Lobby Guest: Akari Hasegawa (cook/registered dietitian) Participation fee: Free How to participate: Advance application (lottery) Event page

Sponsored by Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Guest profile

Fumi Hayashi (Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Women’s University of Nutrition)

We have created a “Healthy Eating Practical Guide” to support the practice of eating habits that are considerate of both physical health and the global environment. Researching healthy eating that incorporates the concept of “planetary health.”

Kentetsu Kou (culinary expert)

He proposes easy and delicious home-cooked meals that make use of seasonal ingredients, and is active in various fields such as TV, magazines, and lectures. He has also traveled to over 30 countries and has learned about home cooking from around the world.

Akari Hasegawa (Cook/Registered Dietitian)

He has been active as a child actor and talent since the age of 10 and has appeared on various programs. After studying nutrition at university, she started posting recipes on social media, which received a huge response and became a popular account. Currently, he is developing a wide range of recipes for magazines, the web, television, etc.

Special Project “Earth Rice～Tasty, Healthy, Earth-friendly”

Based on the concept of “Planetary Health,” we have named food that is kind to the earth and people “Global Food,” and we aim to focus on the impact that daily food has on the environment and health during the process from production to the table. Introducing issues related to loss through hands-on exhibits and panels. We also suggest how to prepare meals that are environmentally friendly and how to gradually introduce protein that has less impact on the earth and people. We also publish recipes for original dishes devised by Tetsu Kouken and Akari Hasegawa.

• Title: Earth Food ~Tasty, Healthy, Earth-friendly
• Event period: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Monday, December 9, 2024 *Closed on Tuesdays
• Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 3rd floor, permanent exhibition zone (in front of Geo-Cosmos)
• Participation fee: Admission fee only
• Sponsor: Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
• Interview cooperation: Fumi Hayashi (Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Women’s University of Nutrition)

Learn more about “Earth Food ~Tasty, Healthy, Earth-friendly”

What is Mirai can NOW?
Miraikan has set four themes as “entrances” to thinking about the future: “Life,” “Society,” “Earth,” and “Frontier.” “Mirai can Now” is a series project that allows you to experience research and development for the future and the “now” of the people working to realize it. This time, the theme of the 8th edition is “Earth”.

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