[Book Publication Announcement]

Our organization’s President, Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi [Linkedin],
has co-authored the book *The Fascinating World of cultivated food: The Global Front Lines in Addressing the Protein Crisis* (Fast Book)
with Motoki Takagi [Linkein], President of JeiserBio inc.
It will be released on August 21, 2026.

Even if you’ve heard the terms “cultured meat” and “cultivated food” you may still be wondering, “What kind of food is it, exactly?” or “Is it safe?”

This book provides an easy-to-understand explanation—accompanied by numerous case studies and photographs—covering everything from the basics of cultivated food to the latest global and Japanese trends, manufacturing technologies, national policies, and challenges in commercialization.
It also features products currently on the market, initiatives by various companies, and the authors’ own tasting reports.
Against the backdrop of social challenges such as environmental issues, food shortages, and protein supply, the book unpacks why cultivated food are garnering global attention right now from a multifaceted perspective.

Drawing on his many years of experience shaping regulations for cultivated food, Yoshitomi writes about the industry’s current state and future prospects from the perspective of how Japan can create an environment where it can leverage its strengths in the international market. This book is highly recommended not only for those in the food and beverage industry, research and development, and new business ventures, but also for anyone interested in the future of food and cutting-edge technology.

It is available to everyone on Amazon. We hope you’ll take the time to read it.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4867281557/