Exploring New Values in Functional Lipids at the Takanawa Gateway Seminar in 2026

Discovering Innovations in Food Health at the Functional Lipids Seminar

On June 15, 2026, the Functional Lipid Seminar will take place at TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub Lab (LiSH Lab), organized by Lipidome Lab, Inc. and Livness, Inc. This seminar is aimed at food industry professionals, healthcare companies, researchers, startups, and local government officials. The central theme of the discussions will revolve around creating new products that embody the balance of health and deliciousness.

With the increasing awareness of extending healthy lifespans and preventing lifestyle-related diseases, the importance of integrating functionality with taste and overall food experience has come to the forefront. The seminar will feature speakers from leading innovative companies such as Lipidome Lab, known for its lipid analysis technology; Koji Lab, focusing on the new potentials of koji mold; and NINZIA, which is pioneering texture engineering techniques using konjac-derived materials. Through their respective research and business endeavors, these companies will engage in discussions regarding the future of functional food ingredients.

Agenda of the Seminar

- Event Name: Functional Lipid Seminar on New Values in Ingredients—Balancing Health and Deliciousness
- Date and Time: June 15, 2026 (Monday), from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

- 5:00 PM - Opening Remarks and Introduction of Lipidome Business
- 5:10 PM - Panel Session
- 6:30 PM - Closing and Networking

- Venue: Takanawa Gateway Link Scholars' Hub Lab (LiSH Lab)
- Organizers: Lipidome Lab, Inc. and Livness, Inc.
- Target Audience: Food industry players, healthcare companies, venture firms, researchers, and local government representatives
- Participation Fee: Free
- Registration Form: Click Here

Notable Speakers

1. Masahiro Yoshitama - CEO and CRO of NINZIA.
- After graduating from Ritsumeikan University, he joined an agricultural startup after working at major companies. He has researched Japanese food culture at Keio University and now leads food tech business initiatives that utilize konjac technology, focusing on developing food products that go beyond dietary restrictions. He is also enrolled in the doctoral program at Osaka University.

2. Hiroki Nakanishi - CEO of Lipidome Lab, Inc.
- With a background as a specially appointed associate professor at the University of Tokyo and as a co-founder of Lipidome Lab in 2018, Nakanishi has focused on research using lipid analysis technology to help create social value in the food sector.

3. Daisuke Hagiwara - CEO of Koji Lab.
- Holding a doctorate in agriculture from Nagoya University, he has extensive research experience and now leads efforts to explore innovative applications of koji mold at his company founded in 2024.

4. Masaki Ishikawa - Technical Development Leader at Lipidome Lab.
- A specialist in lipid and proteome analysis, he is involved in the development of comprehensive analytical technologies for biological lipids and is also engaged with research initiatives at various research institutes.

About NINZIA

NINZIA aims to surpass dietary restrictions posed by diabetes, obesity, and allergies, allowing everyone to enjoy food and improving well-being. They harness traditional plant-based ingredients like konjac through innovative texture engineering techniques that create products without relying on sugars, fats, or animal-derived materials. Their products extend across various fields, including gluten-free, plant-based, and emergency food markets.