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Learning with Unko: Connections Between Food and Environment

In an innovative collaboration, Bunkyosha and the National Agricultural Cooperative Association (JA Zennoh) have produced an engaging educational booklet titled 'Unko Drill: The Connection of Food'. This material is focused on elementary school students and aims to teach them about the interrelationship between food circulation and environmental issues in a fun and enjoyable way. Alongside this educational tool, a browser game named 'Unko de Guruguru! Eco Farm' has also been launched. This game allows children to learn via play about the recycling of resources and the connections of life in our ecosystem.

The Booklet: 'Unko Drill: The Connection of Food'

The 'Unko Drill' booklet takes an original approach by using the concept of 'unko' (poop) to delve into the vital ties between food and the environment. It features engaging characters, such as Teacher Unko, Unko Cat, and Unko Dog, who communicate through a conversational story format, combined with quizzes that pique children's interest. The story poses thought-provoking questions such as, **