AI Meal Planning & Nutrition App 'Oishi Kenko's 'Food Cost Estimation AI' Featured on NHK's Metropolitan Area Network
Oishi Kenko Inc. announced that its app's 'Food Cost Estimation AI' was featured on NHK's 'Metropolitan Area Network' on April 22, 2026. The feature proposes recipes based on economical ingredients to solve the dilemma of nutrition and rising food costs.
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Oishi Kenko Inc. (CEO: Tetsuya Nojiri), operator of the AI meal planning and nutrition management app "Oishi Kenko", announces that its "Food Cost Estimation AI" feature was introduced on NHK's "Metropolitan Area Network" broadcasted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Broadcast Overview
Program Name: NHK "Metropolitan Area Network"
Program HP: https://www.nhk.jp/g/ts/MX1YJ59WZ8/
Broadcast Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 18:10
Theme: Amid high prices... Focusing on "Food Tech"
Content Introduced: The food cost estimation AI feature of the Oishi Kenko app, recipes using economical ingredients
Background of the Coverage: The Family Dilemma of "Savings vs. Nutrition"
As food prices continue to soar, many people face the dilemma of wanting to save on food costs but worrying about unbalanced nutrition, or finding that focusing on nutrition increases food expenses. In fact, we received feedback from app users saying, "With ingredients getting more expensive, food costs are piling up, making it difficult to plan nutritious meals." The "Food Cost Estimation AI," developed based on these voices, was introduced as a Food Tech initiative that responds to household concerns.
Main Features Introduced
① Recipe Suggestions from "Currently Economical Ingredients"
Economical ingredients estimated by the Food Cost Estimation AI based on market prices are displayed, and users can view a collection of recipes utilizing these ingredients.
② Estimated Food Cost Display on Dietitian Recipes
The estimated food cost for one person is displayed on all recipes, enabling meal planning that considers nutritional balance according to budget.
Future Development: "AI for the Family"
While the social implementation of AI is progressing, much of it is concentrated in corporate and business areas. On the other hand, household challenges such as health and meal planning are complex problems where each individual's situation differs, which we believe is an area where AI can truly demonstrate its inherent value. Under the concept of "AI for the Family," we will continue to develop and expand personalized AI services tailored to individual health conditions, food preferences, and living environments.
Comment from Tetsuya Nojiri, Representative Director and CEO of Oishi Kenko Inc.
I feel that the era has come where AI works not only for companies but also for households and families. With the concept of "AI for the Family," we hope to realize a society where everyone can stay healthy and enjoy delicious meals forever.
Overview of the AI Meal Planning and Nutrition Management App "Oishi Kenko"
The AI meal planning and nutrition management app "Oishi Kenko" is a personalized meal management service where AI proposes optimal meal plans and recipes tailored to health conditions, diseases, and food preferences. Based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese," various clinical practice guidelines, and doctors' dietary instructions, we support users in easily practicing dietary management at home for prevention, dieting, and specific diseases.
App Name: "Oishi Kenko"
Supported Devices: iPhone (iOS) / Android
App Introduction Page: https://oishi-kenko.com/service_description
App Store: https://oishi-kenko.com/katgut/ios_app_store
Google Play: https://oishi-kenko.com/katgut/android-kenko_google-play
WEB: https://oishi-kenko.com/
About Oishi Kenko Inc.
Oishi Kenko Inc. is a healthcare startup aiming to "eliminate disease from the world" through the realization of Data science-based Nutrition (DBN) under the concept of "Food as Medicine." We provide the app "Oishi Kenko" and the lifestyle guidance SaaS "Kakaris" for medical institutions, contributing to the health and happiness of the world's 8 billion people and solving social issues related to healthcare.
Inquiries regarding this release
Public Relations, Oishi Kenko Inc.
E-mail: press@oishi-kenko.com
Related Releases
- AI Meal Planning & Nutrition App 'Oishi Kenko' Launches Meal Cost Proposals using 'Food Cost Estimation AI'
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000043855.html
- AI Meal Planning & Nutrition App 'Oishi Kenko' Newly Releases 'Food Cost Estimation AI' for Dietitian Recipes
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000043855.html
Broadcast Overview
Program Name: NHK "Metropolitan Area Network"
Program HP: https://www.nhk.jp/g/ts/MX1YJ59WZ8/
Broadcast Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 18:10
Theme: Amid high prices... Focusing on "Food Tech"
Content Introduced: The food cost estimation AI feature of the Oishi Kenko app, recipes using economical ingredients
Background of the Coverage: The Family Dilemma of "Savings vs. Nutrition"
As food prices continue to soar, many people face the dilemma of wanting to save on food costs but worrying about unbalanced nutrition, or finding that focusing on nutrition increases food expenses. In fact, we received feedback from app users saying, "With ingredients getting more expensive, food costs are piling up, making it difficult to plan nutritious meals." The "Food Cost Estimation AI," developed based on these voices, was introduced as a Food Tech initiative that responds to household concerns.
Main Features Introduced
① Recipe Suggestions from "Currently Economical Ingredients"
Economical ingredients estimated by the Food Cost Estimation AI based on market prices are displayed, and users can view a collection of recipes utilizing these ingredients.
② Estimated Food Cost Display on Dietitian Recipes
The estimated food cost for one person is displayed on all recipes, enabling meal planning that considers nutritional balance according to budget.
Future Development: "AI for the Family"
While the social implementation of AI is progressing, much of it is concentrated in corporate and business areas. On the other hand, household challenges such as health and meal planning are complex problems where each individual's situation differs, which we believe is an area where AI can truly demonstrate its inherent value. Under the concept of "AI for the Family," we will continue to develop and expand personalized AI services tailored to individual health conditions, food preferences, and living environments.
Comment from Tetsuya Nojiri, Representative Director and CEO of Oishi Kenko Inc.
I feel that the era has come where AI works not only for companies but also for households and families. With the concept of "AI for the Family," we hope to realize a society where everyone can stay healthy and enjoy delicious meals forever.
Overview of the AI Meal Planning and Nutrition Management App "Oishi Kenko"
The AI meal planning and nutrition management app "Oishi Kenko" is a personalized meal management service where AI proposes optimal meal plans and recipes tailored to health conditions, diseases, and food preferences. Based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese," various clinical practice guidelines, and doctors' dietary instructions, we support users in easily practicing dietary management at home for prevention, dieting, and specific diseases.
App Name: "Oishi Kenko"
Supported Devices: iPhone (iOS) / Android
App Introduction Page: https://oishi-kenko.com/service_description
App Store: https://oishi-kenko.com/katgut/ios_app_store
Google Play: https://oishi-kenko.com/katgut/android-kenko_google-play
WEB: https://oishi-kenko.com/
About Oishi Kenko Inc.
Oishi Kenko Inc. is a healthcare startup aiming to "eliminate disease from the world" through the realization of Data science-based Nutrition (DBN) under the concept of "Food as Medicine." We provide the app "Oishi Kenko" and the lifestyle guidance SaaS "Kakaris" for medical institutions, contributing to the health and happiness of the world's 8 billion people and solving social issues related to healthcare.
Inquiries regarding this release
Public Relations, Oishi Kenko Inc.
E-mail: press@oishi-kenko.com
Related Releases
- AI Meal Planning & Nutrition App 'Oishi Kenko' Launches Meal Cost Proposals using 'Food Cost Estimation AI'
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000043855.html
- AI Meal Planning & Nutrition App 'Oishi Kenko' Newly Releases 'Food Cost Estimation AI' for Dietitian Recipes
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000043855.html