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  Asier Alea
  Director of global entrepreneurship at
  Basque Culinary Center
  The place where innovation takes place has changed radically over the last decade, with the emergence of urban “Innovation Districts” around the world, bringing together researchers, students, companies and entrepreneurs to work and live in open ecosystems. Now we are creating GOe - Gastronomy Open Ecosystem the first of such spaces for gastronomy innovation. GIC Tokyo, created along with our friends and partners of Tokyo Tatemono will be part of GOe Global Network, and this is not a coincidence. Few countries have been able to move, influence, and inspire like Japan and its gastronomy: a cradle of traditions, knowledge, and visions that transcend borders. Our vision is for GIC Tokyo to create a center for all food innovators, the engine of the first food innovation district in Tokyo and an example. The first stepping stone of our global innovation network.
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  Juan Carlos Arboleya
  Food physical chemist and director of
  the Master's in Gastronomic Sciences
  at Basque Culinary Center
  At GIC Tokyo, tradition and innovation will dance together in perfect harmony. The timeless beauty of Japanese culinary heritage will merge with the bold spirit of cutting-edge technology, creating a space where dreams of a sustainable future take place. It will be a place where chefs, innovators, and dreamers work together to shape a world where food is not just sustenance, but a driver for change. In this vibrant hub, the past and future will blend, and through the art of gastronomy, we will co-create solutions, reimagine urban spaces, and celebrate the boundless potential of human creativity.
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  Raquel Martin
  GOe Development Manager
  GIC Tokyo exemplifies the power of co-creation and collaboration—where like-minded people turn ideas into reality. As the first member of the GOe Global Network, together with our partners of Tokyo Tatemono, we’re creating a dynamic space where tradition meets innovation and gastronomy drives transformation. GIC Tokyo breathes GOe's philosophy of creating gastronomic innovation ecosystems where creativity & innovation converge. Hence in GIC Tokyo, chefs, entrepreneurs, scientists, and food enthusiasts from around the globe come together to reimagine the future of food. In GIC Tokyo, tradition is set in motion—honoring the Japanese food heritage while paving the way for sustainable, groundbreaking solutions with advanced technology. GIC Tokyo and GOe call upon creators to explore, connect, and innovate. Because the greatest innovations and solutions come from breaking down silos between disciplines.
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  Tatsuya Noda
  Director of restaurant nôl,
  Gastronomy Advisor at Gastronomy
  Innovation Campus Tokyoo
  The establishment of GIC Tokyo marks the dawn of a new era in urban development. The concept of gastronomy, which was limited to restaurant dining a decade ago, has now evolved into a more substantial realm. We aspire to build a new paradigm for a regenerative future by respecting local traditions, culture, and the bounties and ecosystems arising from natural environment cycles, connecting separate elements into one. GIC Tokyo will be a place for diverse people and expertise to interact around the theme of food, generating inspiration and innovation for the future. We will also accelerate measures to materialize those visions. Together in this hub, we will undertake the challenge of shaping the next generation of gastronomy and globally promoting new value creation through food.
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  Shin-ichi Ishikawa
  Professor of Food Industrial Sciences at Miyagi University, Science Advisor at Gastronomy Innovation Campus Tokyo
  Gastronomy developed among the wealthy classes in 19th century Europe as rules defining “good taste” for the elite population. Today, it’s important for gastronomy to adopt a bottom-up approach that supports the food scene and sparks innovation. I’m absolutely thrilled for the opening of a campus with gastronomy at its core in Tokyo, a renowned gourmet destination. I would love to see delicious, never-before-seen dishes result from combining different people, things, and food culture in a hands-on environment that has both kitchen and lab facilities.
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  Hitoshi Hokamura
  Food Tech Evangelist, Collaboration & Startup Advisor at Gastronomy Innovation Campus Tokyo
  After hearing about Basque Culinary Center in 2019, I rushed to San Sebastián and visited the campus. This kind of school is what we need for the future of food innovation in Japan, I thought. The founding of GIC Tokyo, which brings the education of Basque Culinary Center within reach of Japanese professionals, is a milestone. As the gastronomic industry anticipates a new breakthrough, GIC Tokyo offers the space to co-create with global food innovators in Tokyo, a mecca of high-quality cuisine. Since starting my own business in Silicon Valley 23 years ago, I’ve witnessed significant moments when IT innovation takes place and their subsequent growth. Using my experience, I hope to collaborate with pioneering entrepreneurs and outstanding Japanese food manufacturers, showcasing our work globally from GIC Tokyo.

Programs at
Tokyo Gastronomy
Innovation Campus

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  GIC Tokyo
  × Chefs & Restaurants
  Using the kitchen on campus, practical classes will be delivered by lecturers from the Basque Culinary Center and gastronomic researchers conducting trailblazing studies. We plan on covering topics ranging from cutting-edge culinary methods to gastronomy science, restaurant innovation, wine, and beverages.
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  GIC Tokyo
  × Food Business Companies
  GIC Tokyo will also offer opportunities for companies engaged in the food business to get to know researchers from the GOe and beyond, as well as chefs with groundbreaking expertise and techniques. R&D personnel can use these occasions to broaden their horizons and gain global insights.
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  GIC Tokyo
  × Universities & Researchers
  Bring research findings to life in the market or food scene by connecting with companies, entrepreneurs, and chefs. Researchers investigating food-related topics can expect GIC Tokyo to provide an environment that inspires an array of possibilities.
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  GIC Tokyo × Startups
  As a stimulating environment that encourages interdisciplinary networking and co-creation with institutions like the GOe community, GIC Tokyo will serve as a gateway to the global stage for entrepreneurs. Planned events include food-themed competitions, meet-ups, and accelerator programs.