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Okayama University President Yasutomo Nasu Discusses Local Food's Future at 'LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring'

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Published Jun 15, 2026 10:06 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:26 AM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Yasutomo Nasu, President of National University Corporation Okayama University, spoke at the 'LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring: Bringing Setouchi's Food to the Future' on May 18, 2026.
During the panel discussion, he discussed industry creation using regional resources and industry-academia-government collaboration with local business leaders.
The university will continue to collaborate with local communities and companies to resolve regional challenges and enhance well-being.

Yasutomo Nasu, President of National University Corporation Okayama University, spoke at the 'LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring: Bringing Setouchi's Food to the Future' on May 18, 2026. During the panel discussion, he discussed industry creation using regional resources and industry-academia-government collaboration with local business leaders. The university will continue to collaborate with local communities and companies to resolve regional challenges and enhance well-being.

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Published: Jun 15, 2026

June 15, 2026 National University Corporation Okayama University

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President Yasutomo Nasu of National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) spoke at the 'LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring: Bringing Setouchi's Food to the Future' (organized by Television Setouchi Co., Ltd., etc.) held on May 18, 2026.

This event was held as part of the 'LBS (Local Business Satellite)' initiative. It was an experiential event where companies and organizations active in the Setouchi area gathered to discuss the future of regional 'food,' business creation utilizing regional brands, and collaboration between companies.

In the first part of the talk session, titled 'Local Food: Innovation for the Future,' President Nasu took the stage. Along with Taizo Okubo, President of CRL Holdings, and Kana Fujiwara, Vice President of Fujiwara Techno Art, they discussed the possibilities of industrial creation utilizing regional resources and solving regional issues through industry-academia-government collaboration.

In the second part, 'Earning with Regional Brands,' business operators developing unique ingredients and businesses in the Setouchi region spoke, introducing their initiatives and their commitment to the region.

At the venue, participants tasted dishes featuring ingredients from the presenting companies to experience the charm and new potential of local food. In addition, a networking and business matching event was held, facilitating active exchange of opinions toward inter-company collaboration and new co-creation.

Speakers shared sentiments such as 'We want to pass local pride on to the next generation,' 'We want to expand circular models utilizing regional resources,' and 'We want to protect and pass down food culture.' This event reaffirmed the potential of food in the Setouchi region and the importance of regional collaboration.

The university will continue to deepen its collaboration with local communities and businesses, working on solving regional issues and creating new value to contribute to the development of regional society and the realization of well-being. Please look forward to the future initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.

◆ References

- LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring: Bringing Setouchi's Food to the Future https://www.webtsc.com/lbs_news/75851/ - Okayama University Vision 3.0 & Okayama University Long-Term Vision 2050 https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/profile/ou-vision.html - National University Corporation Okayama University Research University Declaration https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003808.000072793.html - Okayama University Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Promotion Project (J-PEAKS) https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Contact Information for This Matter

Okayama University General Affairs Department, Public Relations Division Administration Building, Tsushima Campus, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530 TEL: 086-251-7292 https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/news/news_id15359.html

<Regarding collaboration with Okayama University Hospital (For pharmaceutical and medical device company representatives)> Okayama University Hospital, Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8558 Please inquire about the relevant project from the URL below: http://shin-iryo.hospital.okayama-u.ac.jp/ph_company/

<Regarding collaboration with Okayama University Hospital (For medical professionals and researchers)> Okayama University Hospital, Research Promotion Division, Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Department 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8558 TEL: 086-235-7983 E-mail: ouh-csnw@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp http://shin-iryo.hospital.okayama-u.ac.jp/medical/

<Contact information regarding industry-academia-government collaboration of Okayama University> Okayama University, Organization for Research and Innovation Co-Creation, Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Headquarters 1st Floor, Administration Building, Tsushima Campus, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530 TEL: 086-251-8463 E-mail: sangaku@okayama-u.ac.jp https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

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FAQ

What is the 'LBS Club Setouchi Meeting'?

It is an experiential event where companies and organizations in the Setouchi area gather to discuss the future of regional food, business creation via regional brands, and collaboration.

Who spoke at the 'Local Food: Innovation for the Future' talk session?

Okayama University President Yasutomo Nasu, CRL Holdings President Taizo Okubo, and Fujiwara Techno Art Vice President Kana Fujiwara discussed industry-academia collaboration.

How will Okayama University contribute to the future of regional food?

The university will deepen its collaboration with local businesses and organizations to address regional challenges and foster new value creation through its J-PEAKS initiatives.

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