Nagatanien's Roots: Implementing 'Food Education Classes' and 'Ochazuke School Lunch' in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto
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- Nagatanien's Roots: Implementing 'Food Education Classes' and 'Ochazuke School Lunch' in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto
- Nagatanien held food education classes and provided ochazuke (tea over rice) school lunch at two elementary schools in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto, where the company's founder ancestor Soen Nagatani was born. The CSR activity aims to teach children the importance of breakfast and the history of Uji tea.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 8, 2026
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Nagatanien held food education classes and provided ochazuke (tea over rice) school lunch at two elementary schools in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto, where the company's founder ancestor Soen Nagatani was born. The CSR activity aims to teach children the importance of breakfast and the history of Uji tea.
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- June 8, 2026
Nagatanien held food education classes and provided ochazuke (tea over rice) school lunch at two elementary schools in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto, where the company's founder ancestor Soen Nagatani was born. The CSR activity aims to teach children the importance of breakfast and the history of Uji tea.
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Nagatanien Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroshi Kakeya, Minato-ku, Tokyo) jointly implemented 'food education classes' and 'ochazuke school lunch' for children at two elementary schools (Ujitawara Elementary School and Tawara Elementary School) in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture, the birthplace of Soen Nagatani, the ancestor of Nagatanien's founder and the inventor of green tea (sencha) manufacturing method, on Monday, May 18, 2026, in collaboration with Ujitawara Town.
This initiative aims to teach children the importance of eating breakfast and deepen their understanding of the history of local great figures and Uji tea, a local specialty.
Scenes from Ujitawara Elementary School Scenes from Tawara Elementary School
1. Background and Purpose
Our company, which has cultivated Japanese food culture including 'Ochazuke Nori', has historical ties to Ujitawara Town through our lineage tracing back to Soen Nagatani (1681-1778), who was born in the town. This time, in connection with the anniversary of Soen Nagatani's death (May 17), we planned a community-wide food education class in collaboration with local JA Kyoto Yamashiro Ujitawara Town Tea Association and the Tea Industry Youth Association. We aim to connect 'the importance of breakfast' and deep understanding of the region for the future of local children.
Nagatanien believes it has a social responsibility to pass on Japan's traditional food culture to the next generation. We will continue food education activities centered on Japan's staple food 'rice' and ochazuke in the future. We will continue to support the development of healthy eating habits for children and contribute to the spread and development of Japanese food culture.
2. Overview of 'Food Education Class' and 'Ochazuke School Lunch'
On the day, Nagatanien's Osaka branch members gave a mobile lecture on 'the importance of breakfast' to elementary school children in Ujitawara Town. The class explained the importance of eating breakfast and that ochazuke can simultaneously replenish water and salt to the dry morning body. They also introduced 'cold ochazuke' perfect for hot summer days and held quizzes about ochazuke, increasing children's interest in food while having fun.
During lunchtime, a 'special ochazuke school lunch' using new tea leaves provided by the Ujitawara Town Tea Association was served. The children enjoyed the rich aroma of Uji tea, a local tradition, and the deep flavor of ochazuke with all five senses.
[Special Ochazuke School Lunch]
-Ochazuke with salmon rice topped with new tea
-Tempura of tea leaves and shrimp
-Tofu clear soup
Nagatanien's origins date back to the mid-Edo period, to Soen Nagatani (formerly Soen Nagatashichiro, later became a monk and called Soen Nagatani) who operated a tea business in Yuyadani, Ujitawara-go, Yamashiro Province. Soen invented the method of sencha (steeped tea), making a great contribution to the history of Japanese tea.
Source: Nagatanien website 'Behind the Scenes of Nagatanien'
https://www.nagatanien.co.jp/product/backstage/
This initiative aims to teach children the importance of eating breakfast and deepen their understanding of the history of local great figures and Uji tea, a local specialty.
Scenes from Ujitawara Elementary School Scenes from Tawara Elementary School
1. Background and Purpose
Our company, which has cultivated Japanese food culture including 'Ochazuke Nori', has historical ties to Ujitawara Town through our lineage tracing back to Soen Nagatani (1681-1778), who was born in the town. This time, in connection with the anniversary of Soen Nagatani's death (May 17), we planned a community-wide food education class in collaboration with local JA Kyoto Yamashiro Ujitawara Town Tea Association and the Tea Industry Youth Association. We aim to connect 'the importance of breakfast' and deep understanding of the region for the future of local children.
Nagatanien believes it has a social responsibility to pass on Japan's traditional food culture to the next generation. We will continue food education activities centered on Japan's staple food 'rice' and ochazuke in the future. We will continue to support the development of healthy eating habits for children and contribute to the spread and development of Japanese food culture.
2. Overview of 'Food Education Class' and 'Ochazuke School Lunch'
On the day, Nagatanien's Osaka branch members gave a mobile lecture on 'the importance of breakfast' to elementary school children in Ujitawara Town. The class explained the importance of eating breakfast and that ochazuke can simultaneously replenish water and salt to the dry morning body. They also introduced 'cold ochazuke' perfect for hot summer days and held quizzes about ochazuke, increasing children's interest in food while having fun.
During lunchtime, a 'special ochazuke school lunch' using new tea leaves provided by the Ujitawara Town Tea Association was served. The children enjoyed the rich aroma of Uji tea, a local tradition, and the deep flavor of ochazuke with all five senses.
[Special Ochazuke School Lunch]
-Ochazuke with salmon rice topped with new tea
-Tempura of tea leaves and shrimp
-Tofu clear soup
Nagatanien's origins date back to the mid-Edo period, to Soen Nagatani (formerly Soen Nagatashichiro, later became a monk and called Soen Nagatani) who operated a tea business in Yuyadani, Ujitawara-go, Yamashiro Province. Soen invented the method of sencha (steeped tea), making a great contribution to the history of Japanese tea.
Source: Nagatanien website 'Behind the Scenes of Nagatanien'
https://www.nagatanien.co.jp/product/backstage/
FAQ
Where are Nagatanien's roots?
In Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture, with ancestor Soen Nagatani who invented sencha.
What is the content of the food education class?
It teaches the importance of breakfast and explains the benefits of ochazuke through quizzes.
What was on the ochazuke school lunch menu?
Ochazuke with salmon rice topped with new tea, tempura of tea leaves and shrimp, and tofu clear soup.