An afternoon of insight, flavor, and practical tools for achieving your mental potential.
Food for the Brain is a small, interactive, English-language gathering led by Dr. Norika Hayakawa, MD, PhD—a psychiatrist with years of experience serving English-speaking clients in Japan.
In her practice, Dr. Hayakawa focuses on the real challenges of living, working, and studying. She integrates nutritional coaching into therapy, offering strategies that build stress resilience, lift mood, sharpen concentration, and support physical health.
This event translates those insights into practical guidance—how to respond to daily pressures and improve mental and physical health through nutrition.
She will cover everything from grocery shopping and meal prep to managing stress and family life. Dr. Hayakawa’s approach is science-based and compassionate, connecting everyday food choices with focus, mood, and cognitive health.
Through guided conversation, tastings, and simple demonstrations, you’ll explore how nutrition affects the brain—and leave with real-world strategies you can start using right away.
Format
• Guided tastings and food demonstrations
• Open Q&A and Japan-specific tips
• Small group session (max 15 adults)
• Short, accessible talks
Includes a free recipe booklet and shopping guide
Topics
What powers the brain, how inflammation disrupts clarity, and why your gut bacteria may hold the key to better focus, energy, and emotional balance
How to translate brain science into easy, sustainable food choices
Tasty, approachable recipes and smart swaps to move away from ultra-processed habits
Where to find brain-friendly ingredients in Japan — from everyday supermarkets to online stores
All participants will receive a free recipe booklet and Nagoya-specific shopping guide to take home.
Who it’s for
For anyone seeking practical, English-language guidance on how food impacts focus, mood, and cognition. Whether you’re an educator, parent, professional or a combination of all three — you’ll discover simple ways to incorporate brain-healthy eating into daily life in Japan.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Venue: The Hayakawa Mental Health Clinic Issha
Tickets and Pricing
General: ¥7,000.
Adults over 15
Clients ¥5,000
Must have a registered number
Child: ¥3,000.
Under 15 - must attend with a parent
Total Available Tickets: 15
No purchases accepted after Thursday, November 6, 2025
Purchasing Tickets
Online:
Tickets can be purchased online via Peatix:
Click HERE to purchase
Via The Hayakawa Mental Health Clinic:
Tickets are available for purchase directly at the clinic during normal office hours.
Cash, Credit, PayPay and QR code payments accepted.
Access
The Hayakawa Mental Health Clinic Issha
Via Subway:
1 Minute From Issha Station (Higashiyama Line)
By Car:
Free Parking Available
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