Regeneration shapes a new future

November 25, 2024(Mon)9:00-18:00

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Purpose

At RegenerAction Japan, we will explore the concept of regeneration—now a global trend—and look at how it is being put into practice, with the aim of expanding its reach even further.

As today’s global and social environments increasingly pose numerous challenges to humanity, the idea of regeneration is gradually spreading, mainly in Europe, as a means to realize a future that goes beyond sustainability. Now that the international community is starting to look beyond monetary value economic indicators (Beyond GDP) and pay attention to well-being, we believe that it is time for Japan to become actively involved in such regeneration initiatives.

RegenerAction Japan aims to recapture the regenerative Japan that was once naturally embodied in its traditions, to make Japan a new role model for the world, and to realize a regenerative world by spreading the vision and outcomes of regeneration, particularly from cities where challenges are concentrated, and especially from Tokyo, a major global city.

What is Regeneration?

Regeneration is a concept that aims to pursue the well-being of the planet, society, and people simultaneously, creating widespread value and a prosperous future for multiple stakeholders.

What is RegenerAction?

RegenerAction has been created in 2021 by the Future Food Institute to catalyze change toward ecological and sustainable development. The goal is to inspire meaningful debates and concrete action in six focus areas: political action, land regeneration, human regeneration, social regeneration, cultural regeneration, and economic regeneration.

Date: November 25, 2024 (Mon)
9:00-18:00
Location: Main Hall, etc. at Tokyo Convention Hall3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 5th floor of Tokyo Square Garden

* Students can participate in this event for free.
Please contact us using the information at the bottom of the page.

RegenerAction Japan 2024PROGRAMNovember 25, 2024 (Mon) 9:00-18:00

*All sessions will be accompanied by simultaneous English interpretation.

The seminar will be held in three venues.*Please note that the program, including speakers and presentation times, may be subject to change.
*We will also host a preview of Tokyo Living Lab, a central facility in the ecosystem driving regeneration. If you’re interested, please feel free to visit.
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LINE A Location:Main Hall Initiatives for a Regenerative City Tokyo
LINE B Location:Middle Hall 1 Experience the Thinking of Regeneration
LINE C Location:Middle Hall 2 Experience the implementation of regeneration

SESSIONExploring Actions Together
to Realize Regenerative City Tokyo

9:009:10
Speaker
- Shinjiro Kobayashi Tokyo Tatemono
Opening
9:109:30
Speaker
- Takamasa Murakami Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Keynote SpeechGreen Transformation (GX) Policy: Perspectives on Hydrogen, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation
9:3010:00
Speaker
- Sara Roversi President of Future Food Institute
Keynote SpeechNew Leadership for RegenerationEnglish session
10:0010:20
Speaker
- Ethan Soloviev HowGood
Regen House: evolutionary conversations centered around regenerative food systemsEnglish session
10:2010:40
Speaker
- Merijn Dols NOW Partners Foundation
Facilitating a Paradigm Shift:
Reconnecting Economy and Ecology for a Regenerative FutureEnglish session
10:4010:50

Break
10:5011:20
Speakers
- ©中川容邦 / KADOKAWA
  
  Yoichi Ochiai University of Tsukuba
- Tsunehiro Uno PLANETS
How Should People Live
in the Era of Digital Nature?
11:2011:50
Speakers
- Akie Iriyama Waseda University
- Chiharu Takakura Takakura & Company
“Regeneration” and Business Strategy
11:5012:20
Speakers
- Masanori Fukata Future Food Institute
- Hirotaka Tanaka UnlocX
Morning Session Summary
12:2013:30

Lunch BreakRegenerative Lunch
Experiencing Regeneration through Food

* Please note that while you can choose the type of lunch box when applying for tickets, we may not always be able to provide the type you request. * For customers with restrictions on certain foods due to allergies or religious reasons, we may not always be able to accommodate individual requests. In the unfortunate event where we are not able to do so, we kindly ask you to use nearby restaurants.
13:3014:00
Speaker
- Akira Izumi Tokyo Tatemono
- Miki Baba Nikkei BP
Initiatives for a Regenerative City Tokyo
14:0014:30
Speakers
- Shintaro Nishikawa Glocalink
- Motoshi Hayano Keio University
- Ryo Nakaki Rhelixa
Theme speech 1 [Human]Forefront of Longevity
14:3015:30
Speakers
- Hisato Ogata Takram
- Tomonori Makita henrik-innovation
- Sachiko Nishihara Sony Group
- Isao Adachi Nikkei BP Intelligence Group
Theme speech 2 [Earth/Society]Resilient City Development and Inclusive Design
15:3015:40

Break
15:4016:10
Speakers
- Yosuke Nishio veig
- Kosuke Katano veig
- Teppei Kojima Matsubaya
- Toshikazu Sawa Tokyo Tatemono
Theme speech 3 [Culture]Evolution of Cultural Heritage and Its Legacy for the Future
16:1016:40
Speaker
- Akihiro Inatsugi Bridgestone
Theme speech 4 [Economy]Regenerative Economy Bridgestone's Circular and Regenerative Business Models
16:4017:40
Speaker
- Masanori Fukata Future Food Institute
- Alessandro Fusco Future Food Institute
Announcement of Unconference (held in Middle Hall 1)
17:4018:00
Speakers
- Masanori Fukata Future Food Institute
- Toshikazu Sawa Tokyo Tatemono
Closing

Experience the Thinking of Regeneration

9:0012:00
Speaker
- Yuta Matsuzaki Ridilover
Solving Social Issues × Structuring × Regeneration
presented by Ridilover

In this session, we will conduct an experiential workshop aimed at solving social issues. You might be wondering, "What should I consider for solving social issues?" or "What specific actions should I take?" Ridilover, Inc., which operates in the field of social issues, will provide experiences that offer insights into these questions. We invite you to join us!*The same 60-minute sessions will be held at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00. Please attend the session that is most convenient for you.
12:0012:20

Break
12:2013:30

Lunch BreakRegenerative Lunch Experiencing Regeneration through Food

* Please note that while you can choose the type of lunch box when applying for tickets, we may not always be able to provide the type you request. * For customers with restrictions on certain foods due to allergies or religious reasons, we may not always be able to accommodate individual requests. In the unfortunate event where we are not able to do so, we kindly ask you to use nearby restaurants.

Unconference

13:3016:40
Speaker
- Masanori Fukata Future Food Institute
- Alessandro Fusco Future Food Institute
Proposals for Regenerative Future in Cities
~ Unconference Session ~presented by Future Food Institute

Exhibit and Experience Booth
for the Implementation of Regeneration

NATUROBE

NATUROBE is an organic JAS-certified farm that produces organic vegetables in Towada City, Aomori. They will supply ingredients for the lunch boxes provided at the event, and also introduce their regenerative initiatives.
▶︎ NATUROBE
Future Food Institute

Future Food Institute is a socially driven organization based in Italy with a global perspective. One of their initiatives, Food Alchemist, is coming to Japan. It solves social issues through innovation by combining science and gastronomy. You’ll have the chance to try upcycled foods and kombucha (fermented tea), developed using their unique methods.
▶︎ Future Food Institute
HOZUBAG

HOZUBAG is a brand that creates diverse resource circulation. They will exhibit products that aim for a society where resources are recycled through a variety of approaches, including bags made from retired paragliders and bags made from recycled plastic PET bottle fabric.
▶︎ HOZUBAG
Justice

Justice will distribute water in bottles made from eco-friendly, recyclable aluminum, contributing to a circular economy.
▶︎ Justice
Matsubaya

Matsubaya will exhibit their "TRADMAN'S BONSAI." They continue to promote the unprecedented world of bonsai to a wide range of generations, including young people, with the mission to share the traditional Japanese culture of bonsai with the world.
▶︎ TRADMAN'S BONSAI
Japanese Botanical Lab

“Forestry×Food” could turn Japanese mountains into treasure troves. The Japanese Botanical Lab adds value to forest resources from a food perspective by collecting and cultivating native herbs and spices from Japanese forests, creating a new cycle of regeneration in the mountains. At the exhibition, you can taste the hidden blessings of the mountains.
▶︎ Japanese Botanical Lab
SEA VEGETABLE COMPANY

Sea Vegetable Company collects and studies seaweed, which is declining due to coastal denudation, and revives it through land and sea cultivation with less environmental impact, proposing new ways to eat seaweed. They will introduce their initiatives and joint projects with students. You can also taste their seaweed popcorn.
▶︎ SEA VEGETABLE COMPANY
Suntory

Suntory breathes new life into barrels that have served their purpose over many years nurturing precious whiskey. They will exhibit furniture that tells the story of Suntory barrels, created with the hope that those barrels will be cherished and used for even longer periods.
▶︎ The story of Suntory barrels
TeaRoom / secca

TeaRoom promotes the traditional Japanese tea culture to the world, while secca is a group of craftsmen based in Kanazawa. Together with Tokyo Tatemono, they are offering a service to improve the well-being of office workers called "Office De Chanoma" (Tea Room at the Office). You can experience this service and enjoy high-quality tea with the same flavor and aroma as tea brewed in a teapot, all with just one touch.

▶︎ TeaRoom

▶︎ secca
Tokyo Tatemono /
Tokyo Food Institute

Tokyo Tatemono and Tokyo Food Institute will introduce five projects carried out in 2024 as part of RegenerAction, an initiative to realize a regenerative society. You can experience making hand cream from discarded fig branches, taste gelato created to help build a regenerative model for rural areas, view an exhibition of original seaweed recipes by high school students, explore manga that conveys the concept of regeneration, and watch a short film on the theme of regeneration.
▶︎ Tokyo Tatemono ▶︎ Tokyo Food Institute
Veig

veig is a landscaping unit consisting of landscape designer Yosuke Nishio and biologist Kosuke Katano. They create gardens with a wealth of information and a wide variety of plants in various locations. They will introduce veig's initiatives and philosophy.

SPEAKERS

Shinjiro Kobayashi

Managing Executive Officer, Vice Division Director of Commercial Properties Division, and General Manager of Urban Development Department (1), Tokyo Tatemono
Takamasa Murakami

Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Director of Policy Planning Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department
Sara Roversi

President of Future Food Institute
Ethan Soloviev

The Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood
Merijn Dols

Managing Partner of NOW Partners Foundation
Tsunehiro Uno

Critic/Editor in Chief of PLANETS and Mononome
Akie Iriyama

Professor of the Waseda
Business School
(Graduate School of
Business and Finance)
Chiharu Takakura

Co-CEO of Takakura & Company
Hirotaka Tanaka

CEO of UnlocX
Masanori Fukata

Japan Local Executive,
Future Food Institute
Akira Izumi

Representative Director of Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
Miki Baba

Nikkei BP
Editor-in-Chief of Nikkei ESG
Shintaro Nishikawa

Member of the Board of Directors, Glocalink
Motoshi Hayano

Specially Appointed Lecturer, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine
Ryo Nakaki

CEO, Rhelixa
Hisato Ogata

Takram
Design Engineer
Tomonori Makita

henrik-innovation
Sustainable building engineer/Indoor climate engineer
Sachiko Nishihara

Sony Group
General Manager, Creative Center, Sustainable Design Group
Isao Adachi

Fellow, Nikkei BP Intelligence Group
Yosuke Nishio

veig
Kosuke Katano

veig
Teppei Kojima

Matsubaya
CEO
Akihiro Inatsugi

Bridgestone
Executive Director, Global Sustainability Strategy
Toshikazu Sawa

President of Tokyo Food Institute / Tokyo Tatemono Co.,Ltd.
Alessandro Fusco

Japan Director,Future Food Institute
Yuta Matsuzaki

Ridilover
Business Development Team (Corporate Business Manager), Media Community Team