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Turing Corporation's New Employee Meal Initiative

Turing Corporation has made headlines by introducing the renowned employee meal service, 'Minna no Shashoku', on November 1, 2025. This initiative aims to address so-called "lunch refugee" issues while enhancing internal communication among employees. The service, offered by Minna no Shashoku Inc., supports businesses in improving their organizational strength and expanding their operations.

Currently, there are only 5,433 employee cafeterias across Japan, a stark contrast to the approximately 1.77 million companies nationwide. The lack of dining options around office locations and the overcrowding in business districts have made it difficult for employees to find satisfactory lunch solutions, particularly for companies that do not have their own cafeterias.

Additionally, with rising living costs, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is considering raising the non-taxable limit for meal subsidies in their fiscal reform requests for 2025. As a result, there is increasing interest in diverse corporate dining services that enhance employee welfare and engagement.

In pursuit of a conducive work environment, Turing Corporation has recently announced a significant funding round aimed at strengthening its business growth initiatives. As part of this, they are implementing comprehensive support to allow employees to concentrate on their development tasks. The introduction of 'Minna no Shashoku' represents a key step in this direction by not only addressing the lunch refugee issue but also creating a work atmosphere conducive to focus and productivity. On designated 'Shashoku Days', natural communication has increased among employees, and the initiative has even expanded to include casual meetings with prospective hires.

Challenges Before Implementation

Before the introduction of 'Minna no Shashoku', Turing faced the challenge of limited dining options in the vicinity of their offices, which led to the occurrence of lunch refugees. As the workforce grew, ensuring employee satisfaction with food choices became crucial. Following trials with other delivery services, the ability to provide meals from famous eateries still warm and freshly cooked garnered high praise from employees. A successful tasting event ultimately solidified the decision to implement this service, aided by the minimal logistical burden and space-efficient operations.

Changes Post-Implementation

After the introduction of 'Minna no Shashoku', the regular 'Shashoku Days' fostered an environment where employees began congregating naturally, creating a weekly opportunity for networking. The enthusiastic response from staff, highlighted by comments such as "When's the next one?", demonstrated the program’s positive impact. Moreover, lunchtime has evolved into a genuine opportunity for interaction, further facilitating connections with potential hires. The service offers a rotating menu delivered buffet-style on designated days, showcasing selections from popular restaurants such as the famous curry spot 'Hatsukoi' in Shibuya and the popular Chinese restaurant 'Kakan' in Kamakura. This unique experience transforms a segment of the office into an inviting dining space reminiscent of a local eatery, making commuting to work a more appealing prospect while boosting return-to-office rates, promoting communication, and resolving lunch refugee dilemmas.

Voices from Within

Iwasaki, Team Leader of the General Affairs team at Turing Corporation, commented, "The greatest benefit of implementing this service has been the natural establishment of a weekly communication platform. Although we used to organize cross-departmental lunches via Slack, now everyone gathers effortlessly. The feedback from employee surveys has been overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding the shared dining experience and the chance to interact with a variety of colleagues."

About 'Minna no Shashoku'

'Enjoying lunches at work, together and abundantly.'

As a service that connects freshly made meals from popular eateries, 'Minna no Shashoku' operates on the concept of collective dining experiences, allowing employees to enjoy delicious meals together. By regularly delivering these meals directly to the office on designated days, they enhance workplace morale, improve attendance rates, and effectively tackle the lunch refugee issue.

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Company Profile: Minna no Shashoku Co., Ltd.
CEO: Takehito Saito
Founded: June 19, 2024
Capital: 170,100,000 JPY (including capital reserve)
Business: Planning and operation of 'Minna no Shashoku' service
Address: 1-10-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, KDX Toranomon 1-chome Building 11F
Website: Minna no Shashoku