Vantan Future Creation, during its 8-years history, has trained many professionals in various areas of food business including dessert-making(patisserie), baking(boulangerie), catering and cafe management. Vantan Future Creation is one of the group companies of Vantan, well known for training professionals in such creative areas as fashion design, animation, photography, and makeup art. Vantan Future Creation runs two schools; L'ECOLE VANTAN and LEÇON DE SURPRISE.. At these schools, students learn not only the artisanal techniques necessary but are also trained to become leaders in the promotion of better lifestyles. These students, after graduation, go on to careers where they can take the latest trends in culinary cultures of the world and blend them into our tradition, creating richer and fuller lifestyles. This type of education is all the more important today because people focus on food not just as a source of nourishment but as an important component of a quality lifestyle. Today's culinary experts must have a broader, global perspective on food which encompasses health, safety, and beauty. These are in fact the things that determine the quality of life. In addition to the two schools, we opened Food Design Institute on July 1st for research purposes. We have been engaging in lifestyle research relating to food and product development with outside partners and experts in the industry for some time. These efforts now will continue at this new institute. I hope that this institute, together with our schools, will be instrumental in realizing our vision, which is a richer lifestyle for everyone with the culinary culture at its core. Shunji Nagasawa CEO Vantan Future Creation, Inc. Founded in 1998 Re-organized and re-established in 2002 CEO Shunji Nagasawa Capital US$ 100,000 Number of Employees 75 Head Office 3-1-8 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Zip Code 150-0022) Offices and Facilities Reve 1-3-3 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Zip code 153-0051) Bonheur 1-4-1 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Zip code 153-0043) Esprit 2-9-38 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-City, Osaka (Zip code 542-0086) Food Design Institute 1-4-1 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Zip code 153-0043) 1998 Vantan College of Confectionery, L'ECOLE VANTAN's predecessor school and VANTAN LEÇON DE SURPRISE opened in Ebisu, Tokyo. 1999 Confectionary Unit "Bee" & "Rustic" were launched. 2000 Bistro classes within VANTAN LEÇON DE SURPRISE, focusing on the comprehensive approach to service. 2001 Reve, a new school building opened in Daikanyama, Tokyo. "FOODING JAPAN SYMPOSIUM" was held, the theme of which was a new trend in approach to food. 2002 Vantan Food Creation Company was established. Vantan College of Confectionery changed its name to L'ECOLE VANTAN 2003 JUMBLE KITCHEN CAFE, opened in Tokyo's Ebisu district, to cater to a craving for creative, thendy eating styles. Participated in "Tokyo Designers Block". 2004 JUMBLE KITCHEN CAFE, moved from Ebisu to Nakameguro, tokyo, changed to a "on the job training facility". 2005 Esprit (Osaka College) opened in Shinsaibashi, Osaka L'ECOLE VANTAN Osaka opened VANTAN LEÇON DE SURPRISE Osaka opened Food Design Institute was established Sweets laboratory was established Bonheur (New Facility) was built in Nakameguro, Tokyo