About Japan Macrobiotic Association / Japan Macrobiotic Co., Ltd.
The activities of the Seishoku Kyokai were started by Shuzo Okada, who inherited the principles of Shokuiku advocate Sagen Ishizuka and the will of Joichi Sakurazawa, the founder of macrobiotics.Since then, for half a century, we have been striving to promote macrobiotics and raise awareness, aiming for world peace through food.
Purpose of establishment
Research the theory and technology of oriental medicine, strive to practice and disseminate it, and carry out all necessary projects for the establishment of peace and freedom for mankind.
Monthly magazine "Musubi"
In 33, he launched the monthly magazine "Health and Peace" in response to a request from Yoichi Sakurazawa to promote regular food activities in the Kansai region.
Focusing on "food", not only health maintenance and disease improvement, but also a wide range of themes such as returning to nature, enlightenment of traditional food culture and environmental harmony, etc., will be covered and published.
Currently, the name of the magazine is "Musubi", and the concept of "supporting healthy lifestyles for people and the earth from the table" continues.
Cooking school
Macrobiotic cuisine is a dish made with ingredients centered on organic brown rice and vegetables, and is traditionally eaten by Japanese people.You will learn a wide range of things such as cooking techniques that bring out the deliciousness of ingredients, knowledge about ingredients and seasonings, theories, environmental issues, etc., and you will be able to cook according to the physical condition of yourself and your family, and lead a healthy life both physically and mentally. increase.
Seminars / Events
Lectures and lectures are held nationwide on themes such as the connection between food and health, traditional food culture, and oriental medicine.
Departments
History
- 1956
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Establishment of Dietary Research Society
- 1958/8/9
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Shokuyo Shinseikai was established at Fukusenji Temple in Chuo Ward, Osaka City.
Chairman: Yoichi Sakurazawa Deputy Chairman: Seizo Takahashi, Shuzo Okada Secretary General: Usaburo Matsushita
Organizers: Yasuhiko Ozaki, Shiro Matsuoka, Yusuke Nakatsuji, Tomizo Suzuki, Joji Shimizu, Kennosuke Kishimoto
Instructors: Shiro Matsuoka, Soyo Okada
Advisors: Sadatake Kato, Hiroshi Maruyama, Kazuo Itoga, Seijiro Iida, Mitsuyoshi Ishigaki, Yoshiyuki Amano, Raicho Hiratsuka
Started cooking classes and lectures in various places to raise awareness of the importance of food
- July 1958
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The journal "Health and Peace" is published.
- July 1959
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Held the first summer health school at the foot of Mount Hira Horai, Shiga Prefecture.
- July 1965
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Manufactures, sells, and distributes to members a small number of natural foods such as miso, soy sauce, and cooking oil.
- November 1965, 7-
8 April
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Held the 120st Spiritual and Cultural Olympics with XNUMX supporters of Seishoku from more than XNUMX countries overseas, welcomed them to Ise from Tokyo, and held exchange meetings for a month in Kyoto, Uji, Hiroshima, and other places.
- 1966/4/24
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Joichi Sakurazawa, the advocate of macrobiotics, passed away
- July 1967
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Special training course for macrobiotic instructors opened
- November 1968, 7-
8 April
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80nd Spiritual and Cultural Olympiad held in Europe, XNUMX participants from Japan
- July 1969
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"Shokuyo Shinseikai" was renamed "World Japan Macrobiotic Association" to expand activities to popularize Seishoku.
- July 1969
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Established Muso Foods Co., Ltd., a trading company specializing in natural foods, in response to the growing need for natural food distribution.
Strive to spread awareness of natural foods in Japan, and strive to export traditional Japanese foods overseas.
- July 1969
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Monthly magazine "Health and Peace" renamed "Seishoku"
- 1972
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Lecture and exchange tour to Europe
- July 1973
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Lecture and Exchange Tour to America
- July 1975
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Lecture and exchange tour to the Soviet Union and Bulgaria
Bringing pesticide-free rice seeds to Bulgaria and appealing the superiority of rice's nutritional value and yield.After that, rice cultivation began in Bulgaria.
- July 1977
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Published "Introduction to brown rice meal"
- July 1977
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Lecture and exchange tour to China
- July 1979
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Lecture and exchange tour to China
- July 1980
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Changed the title of the monthly magazine Seishoku to Compa 21
- July 1983
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Chairman Shuzo Okada passes away
- July 1983
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Renamed "World Japan Macrobiotic Association" to "Japan Macrobiotic Association".
Established the Japan Macrobiotic Association Board of Directors, with Takuzo Yamaguchi appointed as representative director
- July 1983
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"Food Treatment Law" published
- July 1984
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"Compa 21" Volume 300 Commemorative Special Lecture
- July 1985
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Started training courses for regular food cooking leaders.It has produced many graduates and provides cooking instruction in various places.
- July 1986
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XNUMXst Seishoku Musou Principle Symposium held
- July 1988
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Takuzo Yamaguchi appointed as chairman
- July 1992
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Chairman Takuzo Yamaguchi passes away.Shiro Matsuoka appointed as chairman
- July 1993
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"Comparative No. 21400 Commemoration/In Memory of Dr. Shuzo Okada/Scramble for People and Food -Network Now" held at the National Hall
- July 1994
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Lecture Series Monthly Forum by Doctors Who Understand Macrobiotics Starts
Lecturers: Minoru Abe, Masao Nojima, Keiji Ito, Jun Yasuda, Sadao Mayumi, Shinichi Terayama, Masaaki Honda, Tsuyoshi Yamashita
- July 1994
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Fumio Kikuchi Japan Longitudinal Lecture “Talking about macrobiotic life”
- July 1995
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Chairman Shiro Matsuoka resigned.Hikojiro Watanabe appointed as chairman
- July 1997
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Hikojiro Watanabe resigned as chairman.Teizou Okada appointed as chairman
- July 1997
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“Macrobiotic Medicine Network” Exchange Meeting Held at Aichi SME Center
- July 1997
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"Macrobiotic Medicine Symposium" held at Zendentsu Hall (supported by Japan Macrobiotic Association)
- July 1998
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Changed title of monthly magazine "Compa 21" to "Seishoku"
- July 1998
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XNUMXnd "Macrobiotic Medicine Symposium" held at Mido Kaikan (supported by Japan Macrobiotic Association)
- July 1998
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"Women's Health and Food" Lecture by Keiji Ito (Sponsored by Japan Macrobiotic Association)
- July 1998
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The 3rd "Macrobiotic Medicine Symposium" held at Dentsu Hall (supported by Japan Macrobiotic Association)
- July 1999
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"New Flow of Medicine and Food" Lecture Lecturer: Jiro Kumazawa, Keiji Ito Held an exchange meeting at the Dawn Center
- July 1999
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"Let's Live Healthy -Lessons for Mind and Body-" Macrobiotic Lecture and Exchange Meeting Held at Dawn Center
- July 2000
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“Macrobiotic Medicine Lecture-Thinking about Food, Mind and Health-” Lecturers: Koji Ebe, Keiji Ito Held at Dawn Center
- July 2001
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The 6th "Macrobiotic Medicine Symposium" held at Seiryo Kaikan (supported by Seishoku Kyokai)
- July 2001
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Lecture to commemorate the new issue of Musubi, which surpassed the 500th issue of Seishoku Lecturer: Sadao Mayumi, held an exchange party at the Takarazuka Grand Hotel
- July 2001
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Changed the title of the monthly magazine Seishoku to Musubi
“Macrobiotic Lecture in Okayama” Lecturers: Teizo Okada and Kenji Sato Held at Kurashiki Civic Hall (co-sponsored by Seishoku Kyokai)
- July 2002
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Health Forum 21 "Reviving the Earth's Energy and My Energy" Lecturers: Akio Shimada and Takashi Hirai Held at Cosmo Securities Hall
- July 2002
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Cooking School nationwide joint exchange meeting held at The Westin Osaka
- July 2006
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"Food and Health Forum" Special Lecture Lecturer: Tsukasa Abe, Manabu Katano Held at the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- July 2008
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50th Anniversary of Japan Macrobiotic Association Lecture to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Muso's founding "Macrobiotics that are friendly to the body and the environment"
Lecturer: Yumi Ishihara, Kotaro Yamamoto Science Hall Science Hall
The lecture Lecturer: Hiromi Shintani and Kotaro Yamamoto Held at the International Conference Hall of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- July 2009
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Published "Basics of Regular Food Cooking Basics"
- July 2009
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“Musubi” 600th issue commemorative lecture in Fukuoka Lecturer: Sadao Mayumi, Sadao Okada Held at Clover Hall
- July 2009
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"Musubi" 600th issue commemorative lecture Lecturer: Toru Abo, Shunsuke Funase Held at the Osaka International Convention Center
- July 2010
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Macrobiotics Lecture “Making mind and body with food” Lecturers: Teizo Okada, Hiroki Ozawa Osaka International Conference Center Special Conference Hall
Publishing "The Art of Regular Diet"
- July 2010
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Macrobiotic Lecture "Proper Dietary Education for Children and Adults" Lecturers: Takako Ozaki, Tsukasa Abe Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Conference Hall
- July 2010
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Board of Directors launched
Chairman: Manabu Katano Directors: Shinichiro Yamamura, Kenji Okabe, Takashi Oura, Jun Fukui
- July 2011
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Tsunechika Okada assumed the post of Representative Director of Japan Macrobiotic Co., Ltd.
Chairman Teizo Okada passes away
- July 2012
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“Food Makes the Heart Rich” Lecture Lecturer: Manabu Katano, Shinichiro Yamamura, Kenji Okabe Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Conference Hall
- July 2014
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Child-rearing Support Dietary Education Forum “I want children to acquire good habits and the power to live” Lecturer: Fukue Nishi, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Basement Conference Room
- July 2014
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Child-rearing support Food education forum “Strong, smart, and flexible: passing the baton on to the next generation through food”
Lecturers: Kazuo Takeshita and Shinichiro Yamamura Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry 7th Floor Large Hall
- July 2015
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Life-Nurturing Parenting Forum “Food Makes the Future and Lifestyle” Lecturers: Mitsugu Otsuka, Masato Teraguchi, Chiharu Hatakeyama Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry 7F Large Hall
- July 2017
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Medicine and Food Health Forum “Creating Healthy Teeth and Body” Lecturers: Yoshihide Okazaki, Masashi Watanabe
- July 2019
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“Eating Rice Fields Project” Lecturer: Takao Hayashi Co-sponsored at Musubi Garden Sakura Shinmachi Store Held at Dawn Center
