Japanese Knowledge Space Achieves Certification for Promoting Food Education in 2026

Japanese Knowledge Space Achieves Food Education Certification

In a significant milestone, Japanese Knowledge Space, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has obtained the 2026 Food Education Certification from the Japanese Society for Food Education. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of its IT engineers and their families by offering comprehensive meal support systems.

Commitment to Family Health and Happiness

The company believes that not only the health of the IT engineers but also their families’ happiness is essential for sustainable business growth. With the introduction of their latest system, the "Meat Reward Subscription" on April 1, 2026, they have established an infrastructure that supports the family dining experience by ensuring that staple foods, side dishes, and main courses are all systematically provided.

Overview of the Certification

The 2026 Food Education Certification details are as follows:

- Name: 2026 Food Education Certification by the Japanese Society for Food Education
- Certification Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
- Reason for Certification: Establishment of a comprehensive meal support system for employees and their families, in addition to continued contributions to the local community, such as children's cafeterias.

Why Support for Families?

In today’s dual-income households, the daily tasks of meal planning, grocery shopping, and nutritional management can place a significant cognitive burden on families. Rising food prices have made these considerations even more pressing, limiting families’ comfort and stability. The company aims to respect its employees as valuable human capital and create an environment that encourages their creativity by ensuring their families' health.

The recognition awarded highlights the five pillars of their "Family Food Safety Net":

Five Pillars of Supporting Employees and Their Families

1. Main Dish: Meat Reward Subscription
- A new program starting April 1, 2026, delivers up to 3.2 kg of premium domestic meat to employees’ homes every three months, emphasizing gratitude for their families. Partnering with notable butchers, the meat is freshly cut post-order.
- Encourages family gatherings, providing enough protein-rich meals for 8 to 12 servings, promoting health and vitality within the family.

2. Side Dish: Vegetable Support Program
- The company is a certified "Vegetable Supporter" by the Ministry of Agriculture, purchasing over 500 kg of irregularly shaped vegetables each month and delivering them free to employees’ homes.
- This helps increase the amount of vegetable-based dishes at home, supporting the government’s recommendation of 350g of vegetables per day.

3. Staple Food: Rice Purchase Assistance
- Employees can receive up to ¥10,000 assistance for purchasing rice, easing the financial burden on families affected by rising prices. This initiative aims to provide psychological reassurance and stabilize household finances.

4. Virtual Cafeteria: Ticket Restaurant
- Employees receive electronic meal cards usable at over 250,000 restaurants and delivery services nationwide, enhancing accessibility to meals.
- This initiative ensures that even remote workers have equitable dining support, serving as a "cafeteria anywhere" concept.

5. Social Contribution: Support for Children’s Cafeterias
- Extending support beyond just employees, the company regularly contributes over ¥1 million annually to local children’s cafeterias, reinforcing social responsibility and investing in the next generation.

Comments from CEO Ryubu Matsuoka

Ryubu Matsuoka, CEO, stated, "The performance of our engineers is fundamentally supported by their families’ healthy living conditions. With the certification of 'Food Education Promoter' and the implementation of the 'Meat Reward Subscription,' we are positioning ourselves to back all elements critical to family meals, including rice, vegetables, and meat. Especially in times of rising costs, we aim to design household 'fixed costs' so that employees and their loved ones can enjoy a healthy and prosperous life. We will continue to lead in 'Adult Food Education.'"

About Japanese Knowledge Space

Founded on April 1, 2014, Japanese Knowledge Space is recognized as an excellent health management entity and a platinum-certified white company. It seeks to maximize the well-being of its engineers through extensive employee benefits.

- Main Office: 6-20-1 Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo
- Osaka Branch: 2-6-8 Nishi-Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka
- Capital: ¥50 million
- Employees: 189 (as of April 2026)
- Business: System development
- Website: Official Site