Machida City and Ajinomoto Collaborate for Healthier Eating Initiatives

Partnership for Healthy Eating in Machida City

On January 26th, 2026, Machida City and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. entered a collaborative agreement aimed at promoting healthy eating practices within the community. This initiative is part of Machida's broader objective outlined in the Machida Health Promotion Plan 24-31 aimed at establishing the city as a place that supports health through food. The collaboration aims to enhance community well-being by exchanging human and intellectual resources and addressing dietary issues that may arise.

Background of the Agreement

Over the years, Machida City and Ajinomoto have been closely cooperating on various projects aimed at promoting food education. These include the publication of recipe books filled with health information, targeted at teaching residents about nutritious cooking. The new agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening these efforts and further disseminating healthy lifestyle information among the citizenry of Machida.

Key Elements of the Partnership

The partnership focuses on several main areas to achieve its objectives:
1. Promotion of Healthy Eating: Implementing initiatives that encourage residents to make healthier food choices.
2. Community Development: Addressing dietary challenges within the community and working towards revitalizing local society.
3. Public Relations for Initiatives: Collaborating on promotional efforts for ongoing health-related projects.
4. Collaboration with Local Businesses: Engaging local enterprises and organizations to support the health initiatives economically and socially.
5. Additional Relevant Activities: Undertaking any other activities related to the above objectives.

Planned Activities

Several initiatives are already planned under this new collaboration, including:

- Healthy Eating Promotion: The launch of a new recipe book titled Standard Vegetable Cooking Recipes filled with guidelines and information on healthy eating, set to be distributed at public facilities and supermarkets throughout Machida starting January 31st.
- Public Engagement Campaigns: Events in collaboration with local supermarkets and sports teams to promote the health initiatives across the community and encourage participation.

About Machida City

Located in the southern part of Tokyo, Machida City boasts a population of approximately 430,000 residents. It is just about a 30-minute train ride from the city center. The vicinity around Machida Station is bustling with large commercial facilities and historic shopping streets, yet it also features beautiful natural landscapes, including lush parks and agricultural fields producing local vegetables. This unique combination of urban convenience and nature makes Machida an appealing place for its residents. For more information, you can visit the following official sites:

With this partnership, Machida City and Ajinomoto aim to foster a healthier environment and community for all residents, proving once again that collaboration can lead to sustainable changes in public health.