Chibo Holdings to Speak at 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026'! Presenting 'Okonomiyaki Innovation' at the Innovation Forum on June 27
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- Chibo Holdings to Speak at 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026'! Presenting 'Okonomiyaki Innovation' at the Innovation Forum on June 27
- Chibo Holdings will participate in the 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' held in Kyoto from June 27 to 29, 2026, and take the stage at the Innovation Forum on June 27 to discuss 'Okonomiyaki Innovation,' focusing on care-friendly okonomiyaki and shared dining across generations.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Chibo Holdings will participate in the 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' held in Kyoto from June 27 to 29, 2026, and take the stage at the Innovation Forum on June 27 to discuss 'Okonomiyaki Innovation,' focusing on care-friendly okonomiyaki and shared dining across generations.
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- June 18, 2026
Chibo Holdings will participate in the 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' held in Kyoto from June 27 to 29, 2026, and take the stage at the Innovation Forum on June 27 to discuss 'Okonomiyaki Innovation,' focusing on care-friendly okonomiyaki and shared dining across generations.
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Chibo Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naniwa-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Kanji Nakai) will participate in the Japan-Australia joint research project 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026,' to be held in Kyoto from Saturday, June 27 to Monday, June 29, 2026. We are pleased to announce that the company will take part in a discussion session titled 'Okonomiyaki Innovation' during the 'Innovation Forum' at the opening event on June 27 (Saturday).
Under our mission of 'uniting customers, ourselves, and Chibo in shared joy to transform Osaka’s delicious food into everyone’s delicious food,' we have been promoting Osaka-style okonomiyaki culture both domestically and internationally.
The 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' brings together Japanese and Australian expertise to envision a future where all generations can live with dignity, through digital technology, design, culture, food, and care practices. A key feature is its approach to social challenges via the process of 'Sensation → Knowledge → Experience → Implementation,' rooted in Kyoto’s traditional culture and industries.
At this conference, we will present our initiatives to evolve okonomiyaki beyond just being 'Osaka’s soul food' into a 'lifelong meal' and 'everyone’s delicious food' that can be shared across generations and borders.
■ Details of the June 27 Session
Chibo will speak during the latter half (18:30–19:00) of the 'Innovation Forum' at the opening event, starting at 18:00 on Saturday, June 27.
Session Title: 'Okonomiyaki as a Lifelong Meal': Chibo’s Demonstration Dialogue on Full-Scale Care-Food Development
Content: We will discuss Chibo’s initiatives as a long-established Osaka okonomiyaki restaurant in developing full-scale care-friendly okonomiyaki for the elderly, covering development background, technical innovations, possibilities for shared dining, and the future of food accessibility.
The session will feature Mr. Fukunao from Fukunao Co., Ltd., who has expertise in care-food development, along with specialists in eating and swallowing disorders. A tasting session for attendees is also planned. We aim to share possibilities for preserving the joy of eating until the end of life by balancing 'deliciousness' and 'ease of eating.'
■ The Vision Behind 'Okonomiyaki Innovation'
Our 'Okonomiyaki Innovation' is more than just menu development. It is an initiative to redefine okonomiyaki as food that supports people at every life stage and background—considering early childhood nutrition education, soft textures and swallowing support for the elderly, and responses to diverse religions, cultures, and allergies.
We have always valued the experience of people gathering around the same table and sharing smiles over 'delicious' food. Our care-food initiatives presented at this conference are positioned as a natural extension of this philosophy.
■ Opening Event Overview: 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026'
Date and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 17:30 doors open / 18:00 start
18:00– Innovation Forum (※ Chibo’s session: 18:30–19:00)
19:00– Premium Live Performance
21:00– Opening Reception
Venue: Okazaki-an (Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
Participation Fee: 5,500 JPY (tax included, light meal and drinks provided)
Registration Page: Available here:
https://widgets.bokun.io/online-sales/cbfe24bd-72e7-412e-8ecf-6e39b8f5813f/experience/1232505
※ The full 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' runs from Saturday, June 27 to Monday, June 29, 2026.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Chibo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative: President and CEO Kanji Nakai
Headquarters: 7F, Ontex Namba Building, 2-2-45 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0017, Japan
Founded: December 1973
Established: November 1974
Business Activities: Operation of okonomiyaki and teppanyaki specialty restaurants, manufacturing and sales of frozen foods, franchise (FC) business, overseas operations, and more
Corporate Website: https://chibo.co.jp/
Brand Website: https://www.chibo.com/
■ Inquiries
Department: Food Creation Division, Chibo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 7F, Ontex Namba Building, 2-2-45 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0017, Japan
TEL: 06-6633-2131
FAX: 06-6633-2191
Contact Form: https://chibo.co.jp/contact/
Under our mission of 'uniting customers, ourselves, and Chibo in shared joy to transform Osaka’s delicious food into everyone’s delicious food,' we have been promoting Osaka-style okonomiyaki culture both domestically and internationally.
The 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' brings together Japanese and Australian expertise to envision a future where all generations can live with dignity, through digital technology, design, culture, food, and care practices. A key feature is its approach to social challenges via the process of 'Sensation → Knowledge → Experience → Implementation,' rooted in Kyoto’s traditional culture and industries.
At this conference, we will present our initiatives to evolve okonomiyaki beyond just being 'Osaka’s soul food' into a 'lifelong meal' and 'everyone’s delicious food' that can be shared across generations and borders.
■ Details of the June 27 Session
Chibo will speak during the latter half (18:30–19:00) of the 'Innovation Forum' at the opening event, starting at 18:00 on Saturday, June 27.
Session Title: 'Okonomiyaki as a Lifelong Meal': Chibo’s Demonstration Dialogue on Full-Scale Care-Food Development
Content: We will discuss Chibo’s initiatives as a long-established Osaka okonomiyaki restaurant in developing full-scale care-friendly okonomiyaki for the elderly, covering development background, technical innovations, possibilities for shared dining, and the future of food accessibility.
The session will feature Mr. Fukunao from Fukunao Co., Ltd., who has expertise in care-food development, along with specialists in eating and swallowing disorders. A tasting session for attendees is also planned. We aim to share possibilities for preserving the joy of eating until the end of life by balancing 'deliciousness' and 'ease of eating.'
■ The Vision Behind 'Okonomiyaki Innovation'
Our 'Okonomiyaki Innovation' is more than just menu development. It is an initiative to redefine okonomiyaki as food that supports people at every life stage and background—considering early childhood nutrition education, soft textures and swallowing support for the elderly, and responses to diverse religions, cultures, and allergies.
We have always valued the experience of people gathering around the same table and sharing smiles over 'delicious' food. Our care-food initiatives presented at this conference are positioned as a natural extension of this philosophy.
■ Opening Event Overview: 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026'
Date and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 17:30 doors open / 18:00 start
18:00– Innovation Forum (※ Chibo’s session: 18:30–19:00)
19:00– Premium Live Performance
21:00– Opening Reception
Venue: Okazaki-an (Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
Participation Fee: 5,500 JPY (tax included, light meal and drinks provided)
Registration Page: Available here:
https://widgets.bokun.io/online-sales/cbfe24bd-72e7-412e-8ecf-6e39b8f5813f/experience/1232505
※ The full 'GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026' runs from Saturday, June 27 to Monday, June 29, 2026.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Chibo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative: President and CEO Kanji Nakai
Headquarters: 7F, Ontex Namba Building, 2-2-45 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0017, Japan
Founded: December 1973
Established: November 1974
Business Activities: Operation of okonomiyaki and teppanyaki specialty restaurants, manufacturing and sales of frozen foods, franchise (FC) business, overseas operations, and more
Corporate Website: https://chibo.co.jp/
Brand Website: https://www.chibo.com/
■ Inquiries
Department: Food Creation Division, Chibo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 7F, Ontex Namba Building, 2-2-45 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0017, Japan
TEL: 06-6633-2131
FAX: 06-6633-2191
Contact Form: https://chibo.co.jp/contact/
FAQ
What is Chibo Holdings?
A Japanese company based in Osaka operating the 'Chibo' okonomiyaki chain, engaged in restaurant management, frozen food, and overseas business.
What is the GenkiFuture Kyoto Conference 2026?
A Japan-Australia joint conference exploring a dignified future for all generations through digital tech, culture, and food innovation.
What will Chibo present at the session?
Chibo will discuss developing care-friendly okonomiyaki as a 'lifelong meal', co-eating, and food accessibility.
Will there be food tasting at the session?
Yes, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the care-friendly okonomiyaki.
How can I attend the event?
Registration is available online for 5,500 JPY (tax included), including light meal and drinks.