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Collaboration Agreement between Sagamihara City and ABC Cooking Studio

On July 27, 2026, a significant partnership was established between Sagamihara City and ABC Cooking Studio, a leading cooking school that has expanded its reach across Japan and Southeast Asia. This collaboration aims to fortify their mutual connections and effectively utilize their resources in various domains including food education, health promotion, SDGs initiatives, information dissemination, and revitalization of the local economy.

Ceremony Overview

The signing ceremony took place at the Sagamihara City Hall, attended by Mayor Kentaro Honmura and ABC Cooking Studio’s President and CEO Narumi Shimura. This ceremony marked a strategic commitment to improve civic services and foster sustainable regional development.

Date: July 27, 2026
Time: 15:45 – 16:05
Venue: Sagamihara City Hall
Attendees: Mayor Kentaro Honmura (Sagamihara City), Narumi Shimura (ABC Cooking Studio)

Post-signing Culinary Workshop

After the signing ceremony, Mayor Honmura and CEO Shimura engaged in a delightful cooking experience at a family cooking class led by ABC employees working within the community. This interactive workshop featured ten parent-child pairs attempting to create 'Panda buns' and 'Pig buns.' The Mayor not only participated but also mingled with attendees, fostering connections while making these delightful snacks. After the cooking, all involved shared a tasting session, enveloped in a warm atmosphere filled with smiles, emphasizing the joy of food and cooking as a means of communication.

First Steps Towards Collaboration

This cooking class served as a hands-on initiation of the collaborative agreement, where participants experienced a community-oriented engagement focused on food education and health promotion. It offered an opportunity to witness firsthand how local culinary initiatives can enhance community connections.

Collaboration Agreement Areas

Key areas for cooperation include:
1. Exchange of human resources
2. Efforts in food education
3. Health promotion initiatives
4. Support for disseminating city information
5. Activities related to SDGs
6. Revitalization of the local economy
7. Various initiatives to enhance community welfare and services

Upcoming Initiatives

Discussions are ongoing regarding the implementation of targeted initiatives aligned with themes such as parenting support, health promotion, and reducing food waste. Some ideas that have emerged include:

• - Developing recipes and cooking activities themed around local needs.
• - Utilizing Instagram to promote city events and activities.
• - Facilitating human resource exchanges through workplace visits.

ABC Cooking Studio Overview

ABC Cooking Studio is renowned as one of the world's largest cooking schools with approximately 1.73 million members across Japan and Asia. It was established in 2010, and has steadily expanded, now offering classes in countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Adhering to the corporate philosophy of 'Creating Smile-filled Tables Around the World,' ABC Cooking Studio provides a variety of services, including cooking, baking, and cake-making classes for learners starting from age four. Additionally, they engage in community revitalization projects through recipe development using local specialties and offer consulting, media services for product promotions, and human resource support through ABC JOB STUDIO.

This collaboration between Sagamihara City and ABC Cooking Studio is just a first step towards fostering healthier, community-oriented relationships through innovative culinary education.