Asken Launches Early Access to AI Meal Planning Chat Feature 'AI Kondate Proposal (Beta)' — Consult 'Mirai-san' to Decide Your Next Meal with AI-Powered 'Suggestive Experience'

Asken Inc. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO Jiro Amatatsu, hereinafter "the company"), developer and operator of Asken, Japan’s No.1*¹ AI nutrition management app with over 14 million cumulative members, announces the launch of early access to its meal consultation chat feature, 'AI Kondate Proposal (Beta)', starting Monday, June 15, 2026. (※)

This new feature introduces a 'suggestive experience'—in addition to the existing 'record → feedback' model—where users can consult with Asken's nutritionist character, Mirai-san, to decide their 'next meal' based on their dietary records, enabling stronger support for users’ healthy lifestyles.

※ This feature is currently available on iOS. Android users will be supported in upcoming updates.

## What is 'AI Kondate Proposal (Beta)'?

This feature is a meal consultation chat function that allows users to converse with Asken's nutritionist character, Mirai-san, to determine their 'next meal' based on their dietary history.

By simply sharing their preferences, current mood, or ingredients on hand via chat, the app considers their recorded meals, target calorie intake, and nutritional goals to suggest personalized meal options.

It addresses common challenges such as 'I want to eat healthily but don’t know what to choose' or 'daily meal planning is burdensome' through interactive dialogue with Mirai-san.

The feature is supervised by Asken’s registered dietitians, integrating professional nutritional expertise and deep understanding of Japanese dietary habits into the AI to deliver a personalized experience akin to consulting a personal nutritionist.

## Development Background: Reducing Decision Fatigue in Meal Selection

For individuals managing their diets for health or weight loss, deciding what to eat while maintaining nutritional balance can be mentally taxing. Asken has long received feedback from users expressing difficulties in daily meal choices.

While generative AI has made accessing information through queries more convenient, accuracy and practical applicability remain critical in health and nutrition. Driven by the mission to 'support sustainable, effortless improvements in eating habits,' the company developed this unique 'suggestive' AI feature leveraging the expertise of Asken’s dietitians.

In a prior closed beta test, approximately 74% of participants reported 'reduced burden in meal selection,' and about 77% felt they had 'improved their nutritional balance' (※), confirming high usability.

### Voices from Closed Beta Test Participants (selected from open-ended responses)

- 'I find it hard to decide what to eat, so having this support is a huge help.'
- 'Getting meal ideas based on what’s in my fridge made Mirai-san a truly wonderful advisor.'
- 'It feels like I finally have a dedicated personal advisor—I feel more confident.'

※ Survey results from premium members who participated in the closed beta test conducted March 27 to April 3, 2026 (n=273)

## Key Features of 'AI Kondate Proposal (Beta)'

1. Personalized Suggestions Based on User Records, Preferences, and Mood

Beyond dietary records, the AI considers real-time context such as 'I want to grab something from a convenience store' or 'I need to use up leftovers.' It then suggests optimal meals aligned with daily calorie and nutrient goals.

2. Conversational Experience with Mirai-san, Like Consulting a Personal Dietitian

Users can chat naturally with Mirai-san, Asken’s nutritionist character. Simply express your needs in everyday language to receive expert, personalized advice.

3. Culturally Relevant Suggestions Supervised by Asken Dietitians

Supervised by Asken’s team of dietitians, the suggestions reflect both nutritional science and deep cultural understanding of Japanese eating habits. The recommended menus include recipes reviewed by Asken dietitians, making them easy to incorporate into daily life.

The feature is offered in beta. Initially, it will be available to users of Asken’s paid 'Asken Premium Service,' with a limit of 10 uses per month. The company plans to introduce a higher-tier plan with expanded usage to further evolve its generative AI-powered service.

### Additional Notes

- Please review and agree to the 'Asken AI Kondate Proposal (Beta) Terms of Use' before using the feature.
- Information provided by this feature is not guaranteed for accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Use at your own discretion and consult professionals as needed. The company assumes no liability for any damages or issues arising from its use.
- This feature is intended for healthy members seeking general wellness. Individuals with medical conditions, disabilities, or those under medical care or medication should not use it.
- Not available to users under 18 or those enrolled in the 'Asu Mama Course'.
- As a beta feature, the company may suspend or modify it without notice.

## About the AI Nutrition Management App 'Asken'

Asken is an AI-powered nutrition management app that displays calorie and nutrient information simply by scanning meal photos or barcodes. It instantly visualizes users’ calorie and nutrient intake against personalized targets. The app provides dietitian-reviewed feedback and lifestyle advice, helping users reflect on their meals and improve their 'meal decision-making ability' for future choices.

Asken aims to become a 'personal nutritionist for everyone' through technology, supporting healthy eating across all life stages.

- No.1 in Japan for downloads, revenue, and active users*¹
- Over 14 million cumulative members*²
- Over 150,000 menu items
- Visualizes surplus/deficit across 14 nutrient categories*³
- Over 200,000 AI-generated advice patterns
- Over 1 billion cumulative meal records*⁴

*¹ Combined App Store and Google Play data in the 'Nutrition & Diet' category in Japan, 2022–2025 (Sensor Tower, January 2026)

*² Cumulative members as of May 2026

*³ For the Asken Diet Basic Plan; varies by plan

*⁴ Cumulative meal records as of December 2025

Official Website: https://www.asken.jp

### App Overview

Name: AI Nutrition Management App 'Asken'

Pricing: Free to download (A