Hattori Nutrition College
By Asian Correspondent Jul 13, 2010 2:45PM UTC
Easily the best-known culinary school in Japan, Hattori Nutrition College is led by Yukio Hattori, well known for his role in the popular Japanese game show Iron Chef. In the show, students of Hattori Nutrition College would assist competitors (leading chefs from around the world) in crafting their culinary masterpieces.
Even before the days of Iron Chef, Hattori Nutrition College was well-known for its culinary arts programs, but the school has since taken on legendary proportions. It’s now a top choice for any aspiring cuilnarian in Japan, with an increasing world following as well.
Academics
Hattori Nutrition College offers certification courses and full degree programs in culinary arts and dietetics. In keeping with Japan’s forward-looking mentality, the coursework at Hattori is on the heels of the latest trends in cooking and the culinary arts. There’s a particular emphasis on healthy, “body-friendly” culinary techniques.
You’ll benefit from expert instruction as well as access to truly state-of-the-art practice facilities. The international success of Iron Chef meant that Hattori Nutrition College had both the means and the motivation to constantly update their facilities. As a result, few culinary schools in the world can offer this level of modern infrastructure to its students.
Campus Life
The Hattori campus is an exciting place to be. The old days of assisting world-class chefs in the Iron Chef competition may have passed, but students are still actively engaged in community and televised programs that ensure the schools retains its famously high profile. Clubs, student-led activities and culinary organizations round out the extracurricular activities scene.
Clubs that operate through the school take summer vacations which allow members to get to know each. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit on-campus job fairs and to take field trips to agricultural estates where you’ll get a better understanding of the process involved in taking food from the earth to a five-star dining table.
Faculty & Staff
Hattori Nutrition College is staffed by a sampling of Japan’s leading culinary specialists. These are veritable gurus in culinary arts, and their profound understanding of 21st-century dining is the foundation on which you’ll build your future career.
Again, the success of Iron Chef made Hattori Nutrition College the place to be for leading chefs from across Asia and abroad. As a result, you’ll enjoy studying in a dynamic and international atmosphere.
Life after Hattori Nutrition College
With a degree or certificate from Hattori Nutrition College, you’ll be well on your way to culinary stardom in Japan or abroad. The school takes excellent care of its graduates, connecting them with high-profile positions in Tokyo as well as in greater Japan. Since Iron Chef has gone global, a degree backed by Dr Yukio Hattori has strong international currency, leading you to job opportunities the world over.
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