As a kickoff event for 2026, we held a New Year gathering in our laboratory. As is our annual tradition, each member brought back local souvenirs from their hometowns, which we enjoyed together.

This year, our laboratory members come from a wide range of regions, including Yamagata, China, Osaka, Mie, Yamaguchi, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokushima, resulting in a rich variety of unique local specialties being shared.