It wasn't long ago that "Washoku" was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and in today's special program we'll be putting the spotlight on Japanese cuisine and introducing 4 innovators or takumis in the food industry.
A takumi, who previously made imitation crab meat, used his experience to develop a new product with the goal of protecting an endangered species. Then we have a takumi who developed a container that seals itself and keeps soy sauce fresh. He believes that his technology can be used to store food in countries without refrigerators. The takumi who developed a taste sensing machine that can translate taste into numerical data says that the machine can be used to make foods that match the preferences of each country. Completing the list is a takumi who makes powders out of dried fruits and vegetables that are considered nonstandard, and who wants to use the technology to help countries facing food shortages. Join us to learn about their dreams for the future!