December 2025

Umami-Driven Inflight Meals by JAL, with Support from UIC’s Umami Expertise Vol.2

From December to February, the menu is supervised by two chefs based in Nanao City, Noto.

November 2025

Umami-Driven Inflight Meals by JAL, with Support from UIC’s Umami Expertise

October 2025

Special Lecture by Chairman Nishimura at Niigata Cooking Technical School

The students learned through the lecture and sensory experience how umami substances contribute to deliciousness.

September 2025

The Appeal of Umami – The Importance of Savoring

A lecture on umami was given to the residents of Musashino City.

August 2025

Participation in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Cookery Science

We shared information on the enhancement effect of umami substances on Koku sensation and UIC’s research grant program with faculty members, researchers, and students.

August 2025

Dr.Nishimura Gave a Presentation at the 16th Pangborn Conference

June 2025

Umami Lecture by UIC has started at Shinjuku Institute Culinary College

“It was impressive to taste and experience the synergistic effect of umami!”

April 2025

UIC sponsored Food Education Seminar in London

March 2025

Dr. Nishimura lectured at 90th Anniversary Event of Kagawa Nutrition Univ. Publishing Division

Now You can be a Food Reporter! - The Scientifically Correct Usage of Tastiness Expressions

February 2025

A Round-Table Umami Study for Dietitians in Chiba Pref.

Director Yasue Kido spoke on umami at a study session for dietitians.