Monko Ichijo

Born in Niigata Prefecture. Consumes over 800 curry meals annually and has created over 1,500 original curry recipes. Runs the spice and curry cooking school "Spice Life," engaging in recipe development, product planning, and lectures. Works on regional revitalization through developing local specialty curries, serving as the Niigata Curry Ambassador and Yokosuka Curry Ambassador. Author of books including "Arranged Recipes for Ready-to-Eat Curry You Never Knew" (Fusosha).