Registered Dietician and Anti-Aging Cuisine Specialist; Kyoto, Japan

Chisako Hori is a registered dietitian, food and lifestyle advisor, and anti-aging cuisine specialist. She currently serves as managing director at Kikunoi, the renowned Kyoto restaurant awarded three Michelin stars for sixteen consecutive years, where she oversees department store deli operations and the e-commerce business. She is also the owner and chef of Relier, a restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo. Hori has authored numerous books on ingredients and culinary techniques, including works on Mediterranean-style Japanese cuisine for preventative health, and her expertise has been widely featured in media outlets. With a broad perspective on food and nutrition, she provides menu planning and dietary consulting to food companies, restaurants, and local governments. Additionally, she serves as a director at Zeroco, where she develops innovative recipes using cutting-edge food preservation technologies.