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Experience Tofu Making from Dried Soybeans

On September 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, an exciting educational event will take place at the Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano Nishikatsura Center, located in Nishikatsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. This event is organized by the Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano Cooperative, under the leadership of president Shigeko Furuya. It aims to impart the value of understanding food production through a hands-on approach to tofu making.

The workshop will have approximately ten families, including children from third grade and above. Participants will have the unique opportunity to experience the entire tofu-making process, which starts from soaking dried soybeans to boiling, extracting soy milk, and finally curdling it with nigari. This immersive experience will help families appreciate the effort that goes into producing the food that appears on their dining tables.

Certified participants from the Palsystem’s Food Education Advisor Training Course will guide the attendees through the tofu-making process. These facilitators have acquired knowledge about food education and the current state of food production in Japan, and they are committed to sharing this information effectively with younger generations.

During the event, children will learn about the nutritional value of soybeans and the variety of processed products utilized in Japanese cuisine. The instructors will utilize engaging video content to make the current state of domestic production and self-sufficiency rates easy to understand for children.

Event Overview

• - Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday, Holiday)
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• - Location: Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano Nishikatsura Center, 869-1 Konuma, Nishikatsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture
• - Participants: Approximately 10 families
• - Instructor: Graduates of the Food Education Advisor Training Course

This hands-on experience not only enlightens the participants about tofu making but also fosters gratitude towards the producers of the food we consume daily. Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano remains dedicated to promoting the importance of sustainable production and consumption, alongside its members.

For further details, you can access the event flyer in PDF format here.

Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano is located at 225-1 Kogojomachi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with a capital fund of 2.68 billion yen and 60,000 members as of March 31, 2026. The total business volume stands at 8.39 billion yen. Dedicated to a sustainable future, Palsystem continues to work diligently with its members toward fostering an appreciation for food and its origins.