New Food Event 'Nitobe Food Design Academy' to be Held for the First Time on Sunday, April 26, 2026! New Food Learning for High School Students to Adults! The First Session Features Chef Kisao Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari, Familiar from TV, as a Special Lecturer!

The Nitobe Food Design Academy will hold its inaugural event on April 26, 2026, offering new culinary education for students and adults. The first session will feature renowned Chef Kisao Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari, who will teach cooking techniques and the essential value of food. The theme is 'Cold Start is Good!', focusing on easy, efficient, and delicious cooking methods for everyday ingredients.
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Cooperation: All Japan Food Academy
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Chef Kisao Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari to Appear at the Glorious First Session!
120 minutes to learn cooking and the essential value of food from a famous chef! Limited to 30 early bird reservations.

The familiar thumbs-up pose from TV!

Chef Kisao Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari

PROFILE
Third-generation head chef of "Nihonbashi Yukari," a prestigious long-established restaurant whose family has been granted access to the Imperial Household Agency for three generations. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he joined "Kikunoi Co., Ltd." and trained under owner Yoshihiro Murata. In 2002, he won the overall championship in the "Iron Chef JAPAN CUP." At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, he participated as part of Team JAPAN in an event where visitors could experience a new world of taste. Currently, he is active in various fields, including media appearances and overseas activities.

Nitobe Bunka Gakuen, a school corporation, has a comprehensive partnership agreement with the All Japan Food Academy and is promoting various collaborations.

The theme for this session is "Cold Start is Good!" Limited to 30 early bird reservations.

 How to cook easily, efficiently, beautifully, and deliciously?
 Learn techniques to turn everyday ingredients and menus into exceptional feasts.

 The keyword? Yes, "Cold Start is Good!" 

A time-saving and safe cooking method that starts heating after adding ingredients!

Menu: ◎Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) ◎Chicken Teriyaki ◎Donabe Gohan (Clay Pot Rice)  ◎Spring Cabbage, Mini Tomatoes

 Experience the master's techniques up close. Acquire the essence of cooking through demonstration + practice!

 Participants will also cook Tonjiru and Chicken Teriyaki!

On the day, in addition to various lectures, participants will actually cook Tonjiru and Chicken Teriyaki. *Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Event Schedule, Time, Venue, Fees, and Other Details

The nearest station is Higashi-Koenji Station on the Marunouchi Line, 7 minutes on foot.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM [Main Program Content]

(1)    Opening Greetings

(2)    Introduction of Chef Nonaga

(3)    Demonstration and Practice

Venue: Nitobe Bunka Gakuen NITOBE Kitchen

[Participation Fee] General: 5,000 yen / High School Students, Junior College Students: 1,000 yen
   *University students and vocational school students should also apply at the high school/junior college student rate.

   *Price includes material costs, consumption tax, and system fees.

Please apply via Peatix (special rates available for high school to university students!)

*University students and vocational school students should also apply from the high school/junior college student category.

Applications can also be made via QR code.

Apply here

Please apply via Peatix.

Please apply via the link above and the event reservation system, Peatix, using the QR code on the left.

Please be aware of the following before participating.

●To ensure everyone can fully enjoy the event, we will limit participation to 30 early bird reservations.
●Advance registration is required, so please apply via Peatix.
●We ask for your cooperation with temperature checks and hand sanitization at the reception.
●Please refrain from participating if you are feeling unwell, have a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, or are coughing or sneezing.
●Please be aware that event scenes will be photographed on the day.
●Please note that we cannot accommodate individual allergies.

To high school students, graduates, and working adults interested in the world of food

Nitobe Bunka Junior College is affiliated with Nitobe Bunka Gakuen.


In January 2025, Nitobe Bunka Junior College was selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a "Target School for Management Reform Support to Strengthen Human Resource Development Functions for the Future."

Click here for the Nitobe Bunka Junior College website

Details of "Management Reform Support to Strengthen Human Resource Development Functions for the Future" will be provided at open campus events.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027, the innovative curriculum that is ahead of its time while maintaining tradition will be introduced at open campus events.
3D food printer class, very popular with current students.
Learn about the world of food from various angles such as management, cooking, and public relations.

*In the Department of Food Design, we recommend the "Food Life Design Course," the first junior college course where you can learn about 3D food printers, product development, food management, food culture, food public relations, and more!
Click here for the Department of Food Design page

★Clinical Laboratory Science Department to establish an advanced course in 2027! *Application for establishment in preparation
Nitobe Bunka Junior College's Clinical Laboratory Science Department is Japan's first training institution for clinical laboratory technologists.
Click here for the Clinical Laboratory Science Department page, where the advanced course will be newly established

Details of benefits for visiting the open campus are on the website.
Click here for open campus details.

There are also benefits for 3rd-year students visiting for the first time.
Click here for open campus details

Nitobe Bunka Gakuen (School Corporation)

Founded in 1927, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027.

The first principal was Dr. Inazo Nitobe.

Opened as the "Women's Economic Vocational School" with the aim of empowering women to play active roles in society.

Currently, it is a comprehensive educational institution comprising a children's garden, elementary school, junior high school/high school, junior college, and after-school programs.

The common wish of the academy is to envision a "school of the future" centered on "inquiry" as "Happiness Creator ~People who create happiness~".

Click here for the Nitobe Bunka Gakuen website

Click here for the Nitobe Bunka Gakuen 100th Anniversary Special Site

Recent Awards

  • Good Design Award: Gold Award

  • Well-being Award: Gold Award

  • Coca-Cola Environmental Education Award: Grand Prize

  • WORK DESIGN AWARD: Grand Prix

  • Kids Design Award: Prime Minister's Award

  • FSC Award: Gold Award, etc.

　　　　　Many other awards received by both the academy and its students.

Inquiries and Media Coverage

Nitobe Bunka Gakuen (Public Relations Office: Suzuki, Nakanose)

Address: 6-38-1 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8638

●mail: a_kouhou@nitobebunka.ac.jp

●TEL: 03-3381-0196

● HP:http://nitobebunka.ac.jp

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