The Curry Research Institute (Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takehisa Inoue), an information hub specializing in curry, will host its annual press seminar online on June 1st (Mon) as the '2026 Curry Trend Explanation Course.' This year, we will provide a detailed explanation of the '2nd Generation Keema Curry,' which we are confident will become a major trend.

◆ 2026 Curry Trend Announcement Seminar Overview Event Name: 2026 Curry Trend Announcement Seminar Date: June 1st (Mon) 10:00–11:00 Theme: About 2026 Curry Trends Content: Takehisa Inoue, President of the Curry Research Institute and Dean of Curry University, who knows the curry industry inside out, will provide a direct explanation. We will cover everything about the curry that will be popular this year!

Amidst the relentless rise in food prices, an unprecedented 'structural change' is occurring in the Japanese curry industry. The Curry Research Institute has identified the most important trend that will define the 2026 curry market after surveying over 1,000 stakeholders. The keyword is '2nd Generation Keema.' By overturning the old concept of 'minced meat curry' and balancing economic efficiency with creativity, this trend is not just a fad but is poised to change the very nature of modern Japanese 'food.'

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