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ABC Cooking Studio Partners with Fujieda City

In a pioneering move aimed at enhancing employee well-being, ABC Cooking Studio has announced its collaboration with Fujieda City, a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, to introduce a new corporate welfare service. This initiative is set against the backdrop of the growing importance of health management in workplaces and the need to foster better communication among employees, especially in light of diverse working styles.

Purpose of the New Service

As companies increasingly recognize the significance of promoting health among their employees, ABC Cooking Studio seeks to address this through a unique combination of cooking and communication. With their motto of “making people smile through cooking,” ABC aims to provide employees with opportunities to learn essential nutritional knowledge via on-demand lessons. These lessons will not only elevate employees' awareness of healthy eating but also offer a platform for colleagues to engage with each other, thereby fostering a lively work environment.

Overview of the Welfare Program

The program targets corporations headquartered in Fujieda City that have been recognized as “Fujieda City Well-Being Workplace Certified Businesses.” As of October 2025, there are currently 125 such businesses. The services offered include:

1. On-Demand Lessons on Home Nutrition

Participants will have access to exclusive video lessons focused on practical nutrition. These lessons are designed to tackle common health issues faced by working adults, such as dieting, fatigue recovery, skincare, and cold sensitivity. The program delivers easy-to-understand guidance under the supervision of a Healthy Kitchen, supported by ABC Cooking Studio. The video lessons emphasize practical applications of nutritional knowledge, ensuring participants can implement these lessons into their daily food choices and cooking methods.

2. Participation in Cooking Classes

Employees will also have the opportunity to partake in cooking classes, with each employee allowed up to six sessions during the contract period. These classes, hosted at the ABC BiVi Fujieda Cooking Studio, will help participants expand their culinary repertoire and enjoy the joy of cooking together with colleagues, enhancing interpersonal relationships through shared experiences.

Pricing Structure

The program is available to certified businesses at monthly subscription rates according to the number of employees:

• - Up to 50 employees: ¥15,000
• - 51 to 100 employees: ¥30,000
• - More than 101 employees: ¥50,000 (monthly, before tax, per company)

Future Schedule

The full operation of this service is set to commence in April 2026. Prior to this, information sessions will be held, starting in late November 2025. These sessions will be open to organizations seeking certification as well as current certified businesses.

Information Session Schedule:

• - December 17, 2025 (Wednesday) at 2:00 PM
• - January 23, 2026 (Friday) at 2:00 PM

(The sessions will last approximately one hour.)

About Healthy Kitchen Supported by ABC Cooking Studio

Healthy Kitchen is not just about enhancing cooking skills; it’s a place where individuals can learn about health in a fun and engaging manner. By focusing on “food,” participants can work towards their personal goals of weight loss, beauty enhancement, or performance improvement.

About ABC Cooking Studio

Founded as one of the world’s largest cooking schools, ABC Cooking Studio has garnered a following of approximately 1.72 million members in Japan and abroad, with operations in seven countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The studio aims to spread smiles through cooking and offers a range of services, including various cooking classes for all ages, recipe development, media consultancy, and more. ABC's commitment to emphasizing the joy and importance of cooking continues to resonate with many aspiring chefs and food lovers alike.