Koji Annoura
Koji Annoura is a highly experienced full-stack developer with over 40 years in the industry.
He has been involved in Agile software development since 2009 and played a key role in founding the "Neo4j Users Group Tokyo" in Japan. Additionally, he established the "Apache Hop User Group Japan" in 2021.
Koji has actively supported numerous companies and teams in their agile transformation journeys, assisting with the implementation of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
He is also an accomplished author, having contributed to "The Practical Guide to MacOS X Server," and serves as a technical reviewer for "Graph Data Processing with Cypher."
Beitrag
Japanese food, including sushi, ramen, and tempura, is well-known around the world. However, Japan has a wide variety of regional dishes that can be hard for Taiwanese people to discover and understand when visiting or learning about Japanese cuisine.
To solve this, we are developing a Japanese Food Knowledge Graph tailored for Taiwanese users. This system doesn’t just list dishes—it connects foods, ingredients, cooking styles, and regions, helping users explore Japanese food more intuitively.
For example, the system will provide:
- Regional specialties (e.g., Hokkaido seafood bowls, Osaka okonomiyaki, Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen)
- Similar dish comparisons (e.g., udon vs. soba, sushi types)
- Seasonal and event-based foods (e.g., winter hot pot, summer cold noodles)
The database will include:
- Dish names (like sukiyaki, sashimi, oyakodon)
- Ingredients (rice, fish, beef, miso)
- Flavors and methods (sweet, salty, grilled, simmered)
- Regional information (e.g., Kyoto, Okinawa)
By using a graph database, users can easily discover, learn about, and enjoy Japanese cuisine in a highly visual and interactive way. It will be especially helpful for:
- Taiwanese travelers looking for local foods
- Japanese food lovers wanting to deepen their knowledge
- Restaurants and food businesses introducing Japanese cuisine in Taiwan
In this presentation, I will demonstrate a working prototype of the knowledge graph and show how it can enhance the Japanese food experience.
Beginner-friendly and perfect for food fans!