Kagoshima Prefecture and Cooking School Home Made Cooking Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement to Revitalize Local Communities Through Food, Centered on 'Cuisine That Reflects Regional Blessings and the Power of Ingredients'

Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd. (Ota Ward, Tokyo; President and Director Keiko Yoshidome), which operates cooking schools nationwide, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kagoshima Prefecture. The agreement aims to revitalize the region through food by mutually collaborating on the promotion and utilization of Kagoshima-produced goods.

Signing Ceremony for the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement between Kagoshima Prefecture and Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.

Kagoshima Prefecture, known as the 'Treasure Chest of the South,' is blessed with abundant sunlight, rich seas, and carefully cultivated ingredients. It produces authentic Japanese ingredients such as Kurobuta pork, Wagyu beef, chicken, farmed eel, farmed yellowtail, katsuobushi (bonito flakes), tea leaves, sweet potatoes, green soybeans, black vinegar, snow peas, okra, and rakkyo (Japanese scallions).

Meanwhile, Home Made Cooking has, for 53 years since its founding, remained committed to its philosophy of 'authentic instructors teaching authentic flavors and authentic ingredients.' The school uses carefully selected premium ingredients and teaches reliable, home-reproducible techniques and methods in a warm, welcoming environment. It is a cooking school that enriches daily life through cuisine.

When these two entities came together, a shared vision emerged.

'We want to deliver truly delicious ingredients, using authentic techniques and methods, to as many people as possible!'

The partnership will begin under the theme of 'Cuisine That Reflects Regional Blessings and the Power of Ingredients,' with Home Made Cooking's instructors fully showcasing Kagoshima's rich local produce.

Signing Ceremony for the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement between Kagoshima Prefecture and Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.

Date: June 11, Reiwa 8 (Thursday), 11:35–11:55

Venue: Prefectural Council Chamber, 5th Floor, Kagoshima Prefectural Government Office

Attendees: Koichi Shioda, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture

President Keiko Yoshidome, Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.

Koichi Shioda, Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture

We are pleased to announce the signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement concerning the utilization and promotion of Kagoshima-produced goods. We are especially grateful to President Yoshidome, who was born and raised in Kagoshima Prefecture, for her deep knowledge of local products and her willingness to help promote their appeal. Home Made Cooking operates 55 schools nationwide, with approximately 200,000 participants annually. The company collaborates with food manufacturers and others to host recipe contests and cooking events, effectively promoting the appeal of various ingredients. We expect that through this partnership, Home Made Cooking will share stories behind local products—including their characteristics and producers' voices—further promoting the use and recognition of Kagoshima products and contributing to regional revitalization through food.

Keiko Yoshidome, President and Director, Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.

Food has the power to connect people, regions, and the future. This comprehensive partnership marks a significant step for Home Made Cooking, combining the appeal of Kagoshima Prefecture—Japan's premier supplier of high-quality ingredients—with our cooking lessons and programs to enhance the value and awareness of local produce, and contribute to regional revitalization. Having been born and raised in Kagoshima, I take immense pride in the region's rich mountains and seas and the exceptional ingredients cultivated with care. It is our mission through this partnership to deliver the 'Treasure Chest of the South—Kagoshima Prefecture' to more people across Japan, combining authentic local ingredients, authentic techniques taught by our authentic instructors, and our nationwide outreach capabilities under the theme of 'Cuisine That Reflects Regional Blessings and the Power of Ingredients.' We will do our utmost to create new value together with our hometown of Kagoshima and contribute to the region's future.

[Areas of Collaboration]

(1) Utilization of Kagoshima-produced goods

(2) Information dissemination about Kagoshima-produced goods

(3) Dissemination of prefectural policy information

(4) Other matters agreed upon through mutual consultation

■ Future Outlook for Our Company

Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd. will further promote initiatives toward a sustainable future in collaboration with local communities through this partnership with Kagoshima Prefecture.

In the future, we will continuously implement community-based programs such as cooking lessons and workshops accessible to a wide range of generations, recipe development using local ingredients, and promotional activities for Kagoshima's food products.

■ About Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.

Home Made Cooking is a cooking school founded in 1973 (Showa 48). It began in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as the 'Home Baking Research Center' with the mission of enabling every household to easily make delicious, freshly baked bread.

With 55 schools nationwide, approximately 200,000 people attend annually, primarily members. It is a hands-on cooking school where participants can learn and enjoy cooking in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Home Made Cooking Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 5F, Tokyo流通 Center Building, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota Ward, Tokyo
Representative: President and Director Keiko Yoshidome
Founded: April 1973
Capital: 700 million yen (including capital reserves)
Business Activities: Planning and operation of 'Home Made Cooking' cooking schools; manufacturing and sales of ingredients, food products, cooking tools, etc.
Cooking School Website: https://www.homemade.co.jp/
Online Shop: https://online.homemade.co.jp/