Inclusive Food 'Soup no Crayon' to be Featured at Sapporo Welfare Event 'WellFes2026' (May 24)
Non-profit organization Heart Kids Life Link will showcase 'Soup no Crayon,' an inclusive food line designed to help children with medical care needs, the elderly, and everyone else share the joy of dining, at 'WellFes2026' in Sapporo on May 24.
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On the day of the event, we will introduce 'Soup no Crayon,' an inclusive food series developed so that everyone, including children requiring medical care due to swallowing difficulties and the elderly, can share the 'joy of eating the same meal.'
'Soup no Crayon' is a frozen soup series launched in April 2026, realized with support from the Nortec Foundation HOFOO Grant. It is produced at 'Primo Passo,' a vocational support facility in Otaru City, and features vibrant colors and a unique texture.
Developed in collaboration with experts in medicine, welfare, agriculture, and food, the series uses Hokkaido ingredients without chemical seasonings or preservatives. At WellFes2026, we plan to hold tasting sessions and introduce our activities.
■ Background
Heart Kids Life Link is a general incorporated association that supports children with high medical dependency who require surgery or daily medical care to live.
We cherish the joy of eating together (kyoshoku). For example, it's the joy of sharing the same meal with family and loved ones and saying, 'This is delicious.'
However, children with swallowing difficulties, such as those with medical care needs, have had limited opportunities to eat the same meals as their families due to concerns about aspiration or differences in food consistency.
Heart Kids Life Link developed 'Soup no Crayon' with the desire to bring a little more of the joy of eating the same food into daily life for everyone.
■ About 'Soup no Crayon'
'Soup no Crayon' is an inclusive food product focused on smoothness, thickness equivalent to 'intermediate thickening,' aroma of ingredients, and aftertaste.
Developed under the 'Medical-Welfare-Agriculture-Food Model' where specialized teams collaborate, it uses rich ingredients from Hokkaido.
The current lineup includes 'Golden Potage of Pumpkin and Cream Cheese' and 'Red Curry of Yoichi Tomatoes.' Sold as frozen products, they contain no chemical seasonings or preservatives. The target audience includes children with swallowing difficulties, children requiring medical care, toddlers, the elderly, and health-conscious individuals and their families.
■ Activities at WellFes2026
We plan to offer tastings and catalog sales of 'Soup no Crayon.' We will also introduce the development background, Heart Kids Life Link's activities, and issues regarding dining for those with swallowing difficulties.
By having visitors experience the taste, we aim to provide an opportunity for them to realize that 'dysphagia-friendly food' or 'medically considerate food' is not something special, but a food option that everyone can enjoy together.
■ Past Feedback
In 2025, 191 people participated in tasting sessions held in Hokkaido and Tokyo. At the largest business EXPO in Hokkaido, 94% of the 111 tasters said it was 'very delicious,' and at the Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, 99% of 80 tasters said it was 'very delicious.'
Participants commented, 'I was surprised at how rich the vegetable flavor was,' 'I want to eat this every day,' and 'My child won't let go of the cup.'
■ WellFes2026 Event Overview
Event Name: WellFes2026
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Venue: Air Water Forest
Official Site: https://creativeclinic.jp/wellfes2026
'Soup no Crayon' is a frozen soup series launched in April 2026, realized with support from the Nortec Foundation HOFOO Grant. It is produced at 'Primo Passo,' a vocational support facility in Otaru City, and features vibrant colors and a unique texture.
Developed in collaboration with experts in medicine, welfare, agriculture, and food, the series uses Hokkaido ingredients without chemical seasonings or preservatives. At WellFes2026, we plan to hold tasting sessions and introduce our activities.
■ Background
Heart Kids Life Link is a general incorporated association that supports children with high medical dependency who require surgery or daily medical care to live.
We cherish the joy of eating together (kyoshoku). For example, it's the joy of sharing the same meal with family and loved ones and saying, 'This is delicious.'
However, children with swallowing difficulties, such as those with medical care needs, have had limited opportunities to eat the same meals as their families due to concerns about aspiration or differences in food consistency.
Heart Kids Life Link developed 'Soup no Crayon' with the desire to bring a little more of the joy of eating the same food into daily life for everyone.
■ About 'Soup no Crayon'
'Soup no Crayon' is an inclusive food product focused on smoothness, thickness equivalent to 'intermediate thickening,' aroma of ingredients, and aftertaste.
Developed under the 'Medical-Welfare-Agriculture-Food Model' where specialized teams collaborate, it uses rich ingredients from Hokkaido.
The current lineup includes 'Golden Potage of Pumpkin and Cream Cheese' and 'Red Curry of Yoichi Tomatoes.' Sold as frozen products, they contain no chemical seasonings or preservatives. The target audience includes children with swallowing difficulties, children requiring medical care, toddlers, the elderly, and health-conscious individuals and their families.
■ Activities at WellFes2026
We plan to offer tastings and catalog sales of 'Soup no Crayon.' We will also introduce the development background, Heart Kids Life Link's activities, and issues regarding dining for those with swallowing difficulties.
By having visitors experience the taste, we aim to provide an opportunity for them to realize that 'dysphagia-friendly food' or 'medically considerate food' is not something special, but a food option that everyone can enjoy together.
■ Past Feedback
In 2025, 191 people participated in tasting sessions held in Hokkaido and Tokyo. At the largest business EXPO in Hokkaido, 94% of the 111 tasters said it was 'very delicious,' and at the Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, 99% of 80 tasters said it was 'very delicious.'
Participants commented, 'I was surprised at how rich the vegetable flavor was,' 'I want to eat this every day,' and 'My child won't let go of the cup.'
■ WellFes2026 Event Overview
Event Name: WellFes2026
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Venue: Air Water Forest
Official Site: https://creativeclinic.jp/wellfes2026
FAQ
『スープのクレヨン』とはどのような製品ですか？
医療的ケア児や高齢者など、飲み込みづらさがある方も一緒に食の喜びを分かち合えることを目指して開発された、化学調味料・保存料不使用の冷凍スープシリーズです。
『スープのクレヨン』の開発背景を教えてください。
医療依存度の高いこどもや飲み込みづらさのある方が、家族や大切な人と同じ料理を囲む機会を増やしたいという思いから、医・福・農・食の専門家連携のもと開発されました。
WellFes2026ではどのような活動を行いますか？
『スープのクレヨン』の試食・カタログ販売に加え、開発背景や医療的ケアが必要な方の食の課題に関する紹介が行われます。
『スープのクレヨン』の現在のラインアップは？
「かぼちゃとクリームチーズの黄金ポタージュ」と「余市のトマトの赤カレー」の2種類です。
ハートキッズライフリンクとはどのような団体ですか？
医療的ケアが必要なこどもの医療活動を行う非営利型一般社団法人で、食を通じた共食の喜びを大切にする活動などを行っています。