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2025.05.27
Osaka Expo: Kundo Koyama Pavilion

The Kundo Koyama Pavilion at the Osaka Expo.

“Sardines,” the fish at the very bottom of the food chain that are eaten most often; an egg chandelier; scales and shopping carts that make you feel the life behind the food; and the “Life Register,” where you transform into the very life you’re consuming. Each of these was conceptual and left a lasting impression on me.

Reflections on the future of food inspired by Sukiyabashi Jiro, a kitchen that recreates flavors, future freezing technologies, sweets designed by children to bring happiness, and a single umeboshi to be presented in 2050. The “Future” section is also unique and sparks the imagination.

The film concludes with an epilogue scene showing everyone gathered around the dinner table.

An exhibition that explores the interconnectedness of life underlying our daily lives and raises questions about its future.

It was packed with content and well worth watching.

In particular, “EARTH FOODS 25,” which brings together the wisdom of Japanese cuisine, was excellent! It features a selection of foods unique to Japan—such as seaweed and fermented foods—that have been passed down through generations, and proposes new dishes and packaging that make use of them; you can sense the deep thought and creativity behind each and every one.

It was an exhibition I wanted to take my time to enjoy.


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”