Jumonji University Launches "Eating Habits Research Lab" to Return University Knowledge to the Community

Jumonji University (Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Kazuhisa Adachi) has launched its meal management program, the "Eating Habits Research Lab" (common name: "Tabeken"), and has begun accepting applications for its first cohort, starting on August 8, 2026 (Sat).

This project is led by Professor Daisuke Kunii (Registered Dietitian), a specially appointed professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Human Life Sciences at our university, and aims to return the specialized knowledge held by the university to the local community.

Program Content

Experienced specialists will provide 3 months of support (diet, physical activity, stress management) tailored to the participant's physical condition and goals, addressing concerns such as "I want to be mindful of my diet and health, but I don't know how."

"Understand": Grasp your current health risks based on the latest health check-up results.

"Learn": Learn eating habits that reduce the burden on your body, including health foods and supplements.

"Experience": Connect learning to experience to achieve your goals and practice it in your own life.

Application Guidelines

Eligibility:

Individuals or groups, regardless of age, gender, or presence of illness, who can bring the results of their latest health check-up.

* Body composition measurements will be conducted during the orientation for all participants, taking privacy into consideration.

Content: 3 months of support tailored to your condition and preferences.

* Support includes diet, physical activity, and stress management.

Capacity: Approximately 10 people for the first cohort.

Schedule:

[Information Session] August 8 (Sat)

[Main Program] August 22 (Sat), September 26 (Sat), October 24 (Sat) - 3 sessions in total

* Time slots (morning/afternoon) will be adjusted based on your preferences.

[Follow-up Session] October 31 (Sat)

Venue: Plus Lab, 2nd Floor, Building 1, our university.

Time: Approximately 60 minutes per session (reservation required) * 3-month course / 3-session program

Fee: ¥1,000 per session (tax included) (includes souvenir "Plus-chan Nuts" and various materials) * Information and follow-up sessions are free.

Application: If you wish to participate, please apply by phone or through the application form.

Deadline: July 25, 2026 (Sat) noon.

* We will contact you with "reservation confirmation" via email or phone by noon on August 1 (Sat).

"Eating Habits Research Lab" aims to support the "eating power" of not only students but also the entire local community by leveraging the knowledge gained from these educational activities.

Inquiries: Eating Habits Research Lab Secretariat

Tabeken2026@gmail.com

Jumonji University, Social Collaboration and Public Relations Department, Machida

TEL: 048-477-0555 Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) 10:00-16:00

About Jumonji University Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences (https://www.jumonji-u.ac.jp/humanlife/food/)

This department cultivates registered dietitians equipped with abundant specialized knowledge and skills, who can contribute to people's healthy lives as specialists who view individuals through the lens of food.

About Jumonji University

Jumonji University is a private university founded by the Jumonji Gakuen Educational Foundation in 1922. The university's founding spirit is embodied in its school song, "Cultivate the body, cultivate the mind, and live a life useful to the world." Cherishing the spirit of nurturing women who have their own purpose in life and can contribute to society through their own abilities, we aim to foster women who can act proactively and contribute to society even in a rapidly changing world.

Jumonji University HP: https://www.jumonji-u.ac.jp/