Machida City and Kasei Gakuin University Form Alliance to Promote Dietary Education

Collaboration Agreement between Machida City and Kasei Gakuin University

On August 1, 2025, Machida City and Kasei Gakuin University will enter into a collaborative agreement aimed at promoting dietary education as part of the 'Machida Health Promotion Plan 24-31.' This initiative seeks to create a city that supports health through food, leveraging both human and intellectual resources to enhance educational and research opportunities at the university and contribute to community development.

In the past, the university has supported the city’s dietary education initiatives by providing student-developed recipes to address community challenges such as increasing vegetable consumption and reducing salt intake. This collaboration has been essential in enhancing the effectiveness of dietary education initiatives. In the future, the partnership will focus especially on engaging the younger generation, which has shown less interest in these important topics.

Key Components of the Agreement

The agreement, named the 'Collaborative Agreement on Dietary Education Promotion,' includes several key components to drive forward the shared goals:
1. Promotion of desirable nutrition and dietary practices.
2. Support for connecting the community through food.
3. Development of an environment conducive to fulfilling these objectives.

Planned Activities

To further these goals, Machida City and Kasei Gakuin University have proposed numerous planned activities:
1. Promotion of 'Machida Suiton': Activities will include providing 'Machida Suiton' at student cafeterias and during university festivals, showcasing local culinary traditions.
2. Educational Workshops and Courses: Universities will host workshops and lecture series focusing on dietary education to enhance community awareness.

Student-Created Recipes

As part of the collaboration, students from Kasei Gakuin University have developed various recipes, including Yam Woon Sen, a Thai noodle salad, and Machida Suiton, a local specialty that reflects the culinary heritage of the area. Engaging students in creating these recipes not only offers practical applications of their academic learnings but also strengthens community ties through food.

For more information about the collaboration and upcoming events, feel free to visit the official websites of Machida City and Kasei Gakuin University.

This agreement marks a significant step toward improving public health and fostering community connections, demonstrating a proactive approach to tackling dietary challenges in the region. The focus on sustainability and health education signifies the importance of food literacy and community involvement in achieving long-term health benefits for residents.

Our communities thrive on collaboration and shared knowledge, and this initiative embodies that spirit as it looks to the future of health, food, and education in Machida.