Kinarinowa to Showcase Disaster Relief Skills at Yamatocity Event on November 1st, 2025

Kinarinowa's First Participation in Yamatocity Disaster Prevention Festival

On November 1, 2025, the city of Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture will host the Disaster Prevention and Firefighting Experience Festival, where Kinarinowa Co. (Headquartered in Yamato, Kanagawa; President: Masamiko Shimizu) will make its inaugural appearance. After signing an agreement with the city in September 2024 concerning disaster response using food trucks, Kinarinowa will conduct a training demonstration based on this partnership.

Event Highlights

- Event Name: Disaster Prevention and Firefighting Experience Festival
- Date: November 1, 2025 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Location: Reiwa Square, Hikichidai Park (Yamato, Kanagawa)
- Organizer: City of Yamato
- Participating Bodies: Yamato Fire Department, Fire Brigade, Police, Disaster Volunteer Groups, and more.

Kinarinowa's Contribution

Kinarinowa will showcase a food truck-based training demonstration in collaboration with the Kan'u Yamato Catering Association, operating two food trucks to offer meals.

- Menu: Vegetable soup, corn soup
- Expected Servings: Approximately 1,000 meals (with a total planned of 2,000)
- Service Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, or until the meals run out
- Collaboration: Supported by Sagami Agricultural Cooperative and Saizeriya, ensuring supplies for the food trucks.

This event marks the first training exercise under the agreement, where Kinarinowa aims to highlight the critical role of food support during disasters. By enabling citizens to experience meal distributions firsthand, they hope to convey the significance of timely and warm meal provision. Kinarinowa also emphasizes awareness of allergy information and hygiene standards to ensure safe food options during emergencies.

Kinarinowa will also showcase panels detailing their relief efforts during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, illustrating the comfort and vitality that warm meals can provide to evacuees.

Representative's Remarks

Masamiko Shimizu, President of Kinarinowa, stated, "Having warm meals available during disasters can significantly change people's moods. By utilizing the mobility of food trucks and fostering collaborations between local authorities, community members, and businesses, we aim to create a quick-response support model for emergencies."

Background of the Disaster Relief Agreement

Kinarinowa specializes in operating food trucks, enhancing local food culture and providing meals during crises. Following the January 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Shimizu and one of Kinarinowa's registered food trucks supplied over 1,000 warm meals to affected areas. This experience cemented their belief that mobile food trucks could offer essential assistance during disaster situations, leading them to sign the agreement with Yamato City on September 27.

Future Plans

Currently, Kinarinowa has registered around 150 food trucks primarily in Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Saitama. Their next goal is to use the collaboration with Yamato City as a model for establishing agreements with other municipalities and expanding disaster relief efforts. Moreover, they plan to organize food distribution workshops in schools and community events to bolster disaster preparedness through hands-on experience.

About the Disaster Prevention and Firefighting Experience Festival

The Disaster Prevention and Firefighting Experience Festival is an interactive safety event organized by Yamato City, aimed at teaching disaster readiness through a variety of activities. For families, it provides a playful environment for learning about firefighting, earthquake simulation, debris rescue, sandbag preparation, and even mini-firetruck rides.

As noted by a representative from Yamato's Crisis Management Division, this year's festival incorporates the novel aspect of food service training, emphasizing the themes of awareness, education, and preparedness. They invite everyone to attend and understand the importance of self-help and mutual assistance during emergencies.