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Robots in the Kitchen, Tuna on the Brink: What the World Might Be Eating in 2126

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Thursday, March 12, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Japanese survey reveals a future where alternative seafood, cultured meat, and robotic restaurants could redefine how humanity eats.

A new survey in Japan suggests that the global dinner table could look radically different in the next century. From disappearing seafood to robot-run restaurants, respondents believe technological innovation and environmental pressures will reshape what—and how—people eat.

The study, conducted in January 2026 by the Japanese gourmet and restaurant guide Gurunavi, gathered responses from 1,300 registered users between the ages of 20 and 69. Participants were asked to imagine what food culture might look like 100 years from now, and their answers point to a future dominated by food alternatives and automation.

Photo: Gurinavi

Seafood Could Become a Luxury

Among the foods respondents predicted might disappear from everyday dining, eel ranked highest, with 48.2% saying it could become unavailable or an ultra-luxury item due to environmental changes and declining fish stocks. Close behind was whale at 47.1%, followed by Northern bluefin tuna, sea urchin, crab, and Pacific saury.

Notably, every item in the top predictions came from marine fisheries, reflecting growing concern about overfishing, climate change, and the long-term sustainability of seafood supplies.

In response to these challenges, many participants expect technology-driven substitutes to fill the gap. A significant 69.2% of respondents believe alternative seafood products will become commonplace by 2126.

More than 60% also predicted that nutritionally complete foods and cultured meat—protein grown in laboratories rather than raised through livestock farming—will be widely available and part of everyday diets.

Meanwhile, insect-based foods, which are already gaining attention as a sustainable protein source, were expected to become common by just over 30% of those surveyed.

Technology Could Transform Restaurants

The survey also explored how dining culture itself may evolve over the next century.

Despite anticipating major technological shifts, respondents expressed strong interest in preserving traditional culinary values. Around 60% said they hope restaurants will still emphasize seasonal ingredients and presentation, while approximately 50% wanted to see everyday food traditions survive.

These include stand-up eateries, known in Japan for quick meals, and akachōchin-style casual restaurants and bars, recognizable by their iconic red lanterns. Many respondents also highlighted the importance of artisanal cooking techniques, hospitality, and popular dining formats such as all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink buffets.

However, automation is expected to play a major role in future dining experiences. More than 30% of respondents predicted that food preparation and serving in restaurants will be handled entirely by robots within the next century.

Interestingly, the rise of automation could elevate the value of human interaction. Many participants suggested that human-prepared meals and personal service might become a rare and premium experience, turning traditional hospitality into a luxury commodity.

Photo:Gurinavi

Still, not everyone expects dramatic change. Around 20% of respondents believe that restaurants 100 years from now may look surprisingly similar to those of today.

The Timeless Joy of Food

Despite the predictions of robotic kitchens and lab-grown proteins, the survey underscores a consistent theme: people want the emotional experience of food to endure.

A representative from Gurunavi noted that even if ingredients and cooking methods evolve dramatically over the next century, the essential pleasure of dining should remain unchanged.

“Even if the format and ingredients of cuisine have changed 100 years from now, we still wish to pass on the universal joy and excitement gained from food to future generations,” the representative said.


🇯🇵 日本語(Japanese)

ロボットが厨房に、マグロは絶滅寸前?2126年の食卓はこう変わるかもしれない

日本の調査が示す未来:代替シーフード、培養肉、そしてロボットレストランが人類の食生活を再定義する可能性。

日本で実施された新たな調査によると、今後1世紀で世界の食卓は劇的に変化する可能性があります。消えゆく海産物からロボットが運営するレストランまで、回答者は環境圧力と技術革新が「何を食べるか」「どのように食べるか」を大きく変えると考えています。

この調査は、日本のグルメ・レストランガイドぐるなび(Gurunavi)2026年1月に実施したもので、20歳から69歳までの登録ユーザー1,300人から回答を得ました。参加者は**「100年後の食文化」**を想像するよう求められ、その結果は代替食品と自動化が主導する未来を示しています。

シーフードは超高級品になる可能性

回答者が「将来、日常的には食べられなくなる、または超高級品になる」と予測した食品の中で、最も多かったのはウナギで、48.2%が環境変化や資源減少により入手困難になる可能性を指摘しました。僅差でクジラ47.1%、続いてクロマグロ(Northern bluefin tuna)ウニカニ、**サンマ(Pacific saury)**が挙げられました。

注目すべき点は、上位に挙げられた食品がすべて海洋漁業資源であることです。これは、乱獲気候変動、そして海産資源の持続可能性に対する懸念が広がっていることを反映しています。

こうした課題に対応する形で、多くの回答者はテクノロジーによる代替食品の普及を予測しています。実に69.2%が、代替シーフード2126年までに一般的になると考えています。

さらに60%以上が、完全栄養食培養肉(家畜を飼育するのではなく研究室で培養されたタンパク質)が日常的に利用されるようになると予想しました。

一方で、持続可能なタンパク源として注目されている昆虫食については、30%以上の回答者が将来的に一般的になると考えています。

テクノロジーがレストランを変える

調査では、今後1世紀で外食文化がどのように変化するかについても質問が行われました。

大きな技術的変化を予想しながらも、回答者の多くは伝統的な食文化の価値が残ることを望んでいます。約60%が、レストランには今後も季節の食材と美しい盛り付けが重視されてほしいと答えました。

また約**50%**は、日常的な食文化が存続してほしいと回答しています。

これには、手軽に食事ができる立ち食い店や、象徴的な赤提灯で知られる赤ちょうちん居酒屋などが含まれます。多くの回答者はさらに、職人技による調理技術おもてなし、そして食べ放題・飲み放題のビュッフェ形式といった文化の継続も重要だと述べました。

しかし同時に、自動化が将来の外食産業に大きな役割を果たすと予想されています。30%以上の回答者が、レストランでの調理や配膳が完全にロボットによって行われると予測しました。

興味深いことに、この自動化の進展は人間のサービスの価値を高める可能性があります。多くの回答者は、人間が調理し接客する食事体験が希少になり、高級な体験として扱われるようになると考えています。

それでも、すべての人が大きな変化を予想しているわけではありません。約20%の回答者は、100年後のレストランも現在とそれほど変わらない可能性があると考えています。

食の喜びは時代を超える

ロボット厨房や培養タンパク質の未来が予想される一方で、この調査は一つの共通した願いを示しています。それは、食事がもたらす感情的な体験は未来でも続いてほしいということです。

**ぐるなび(Gurunavi)**の担当者は、今後1世紀で食材や調理方法が大きく変化したとしても、食の本質的な喜びは変わらないべきだと述べました。

「たとえ100年後に料理の形や食材が変わっていたとしても、私たちは食から得られる普遍的な喜びとワクワク感を未来の世代に伝えていきたいと願っています」と担当者は語りました。


🇨🇳 简体中文(Simplified Chinese)

厨房由机器人掌控,金枪鱼濒临消失?2126年的餐桌或将彻底改变

日本一项调查显示:替代海鲜、培养肉以及机器人餐厅可能重新定义人类的饮食方式。

一项在日本进行的新调查显示,在未来一个世纪里,全球餐桌可能会发生巨大变化。从逐渐消失的海产品到由机器人运营的餐厅,受访者认为环境压力和技术创新将彻底改变人们吃什么以及如何吃

这项调查由日本美食和餐厅指南平台Gurunavi2026年1月进行,共收集了1,300名注册用户的意见,年龄范围为20岁至69岁。参与者被要求想象**“100年后的饮食文化”**,他们的回答描绘出一个由替代食品和自动化主导的未来。

海鲜可能成为奢侈品

在受访者预测未来可能从日常餐桌消失或变成超高价食材的食品中,排名第一的是鳗鱼,有**48.2%**的人认为由于环境变化和资源减少,它可能变得难以获得。

紧随其后的是鲸鱼,占47.1%。随后依次是北方蓝鳍金枪鱼(Northern bluefin tuna)海胆螃蟹秋刀鱼(Pacific saury)

值得注意的是,排名前列的全部都是海洋渔业资源,这反映出人们对过度捕捞气候变化以及海洋资源可持续性的日益担忧。

在这种背景下,许多受访者预计技术驱动的替代食品将填补这一空缺。高达69.2%的人认为,到2126年替代海鲜将变得十分普遍。

同时,超过60%的受访者认为,完全营养食品以及培养肉(在实验室中培育的蛋白质,而非通过饲养牲畜获得)将在未来成为日常饮食的一部分。

此外,作为一种正在受到关注的可持续蛋白来源,昆虫食品也被**超过30%**的受访者认为将在未来变得普遍。

技术可能彻底改变餐厅

调查还探讨了未来一个世纪中外出就餐文化可能发生的变化。

尽管许多人预测技术将带来重大变化,但受访者仍然希望保留传统饮食文化。约60%的人表示,他们希望餐厅仍然重视季节性食材与精致摆盘

50%的人希望日常大众饮食文化能够继续存在。

这包括以快速用餐著称的立食餐厅,以及以标志性红灯笼闻名的赤灯笼风格居酒屋。许多受访者还强调,手工烹饪技艺热情周到的服务以及自助无限量餐饮模式等传统同样值得保留。

与此同时,人们普遍认为自动化将在未来餐饮业中发挥重要作用。超过30%的受访者预测,未来餐厅中的食物制作和上菜将完全由机器人完成

有趣的是,这种自动化趋势可能会让人工服务变得更加珍贵。许多受访者认为,由人类厨师烹饪并提供服务的餐饮体验可能会变得稀有,从而成为一种高端奢华体验

不过,并非所有人都认为未来会发生巨大变化。约20%的受访者认为,100年后的餐厅可能与今天相比不会有太大不同

美食带来的快乐将跨越时代

尽管未来可能出现机器人厨房和实验室培养蛋白质,这项调查仍然表明,人们希望饮食所带来的情感体验能够延续下去。

Gurunavi的一位代表表示,即使在未来一个世纪里食材和烹饪方式发生巨大变化,饮食带来的核心快乐仍应被保留下来。

“即使在100年后,料理的形式和食材已经发生变化,我们仍希望把从食物中获得的普遍喜悦和兴奋感传递给未来的世代。”该代表表示。

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