[Saga] Bioplace Entrusted with Operation of "Eijo Kaikan" Cafeteria at Saga Nishi High School, Celebrating its 150th Anniversary
Bioplace Co., Ltd. will take over the operation of the "Eijo Kaikan" school cafeteria at Saga Nishi High School, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, starting April 6, 2026. Leveraging its experience from nearby cafe "JONAI SQUARE," Bioplace aims to provide a forward-looking cafeteria that supports students' health and learning, becoming a vital part of school life.
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Bioplace Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saga City, Saga Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Kazuo Tomohiro, hereinafter "Bioplace") will begin a new chapter on April 6, 2026, by taking over the operation of the school cafeteria at Saga Nishi High School's "Eijo Kaikan." Leveraging the F&B operational expertise gained from managing the nearby cafe "JONAI SQUARE," Bioplace aims to run the school cafeteria with a forward-thinking approach that aligns with students' school lives, taking advantage of its close proximity to the school.
### Background of Entrustment: "Eijo Kaikan," Born at the 100th Anniversary Milestone, Passed on to the Next Generation
"Eijo Kaikan" was constructed as part of Saga Nishi High School's 100th-anniversary project and has long served as a place supporting students' school lives. Following the expiration of the contract with the previous operator, Bioplace, which operates a food and beverage facility nearby, received a consultation request for its management. Bioplace, while inheriting the value of the long-loved school cafeteria, aims to improve it to better suit contemporary school life. Through these improvements, they aspire to enhance the cafeteria as a foundation supporting students' health and learning, leading to their decision to undertake the operation.
### Vision: "Creation of New Value" x "Learning Environment of a Traditional School"
By integrating Bioplace's philosophy of "creation of new value" with the "learning environment of a traditional school" rooted in the region, the goal is to generate new added value that goes beyond mere meal provision, such as 'food that supports school life,' 'food that accompanies learning,' and 'a cafeteria space where students can feel secure.' Saga Nishi High School is a historic institution celebrating its 150th anniversary this fiscal year. Looking ahead to this milestone, Bioplace wishes to pass on "Eijo Kaikan" to the next era as a school cafeteria cherished by students, the school, and the community for many years to come.
### Representative's Comment: Bioplace President & Representative Director, Kazuo Tomohiro
"Eijo Kaikan is an important place that has supported the school lives of students. We will leverage the operational knowledge we've cultivated at JONAI SQUARE while also considering its function as a space where we can offer new initiatives to students. As a cafeteria that supports students' school lives, we hope to foster its growth together with all stakeholders."
### Background of Entrustment: "Eijo Kaikan," Born at the 100th Anniversary Milestone, Passed on to the Next Generation
"Eijo Kaikan" was constructed as part of Saga Nishi High School's 100th-anniversary project and has long served as a place supporting students' school lives. Following the expiration of the contract with the previous operator, Bioplace, which operates a food and beverage facility nearby, received a consultation request for its management. Bioplace, while inheriting the value of the long-loved school cafeteria, aims to improve it to better suit contemporary school life. Through these improvements, they aspire to enhance the cafeteria as a foundation supporting students' health and learning, leading to their decision to undertake the operation.
### Vision: "Creation of New Value" x "Learning Environment of a Traditional School"
By integrating Bioplace's philosophy of "creation of new value" with the "learning environment of a traditional school" rooted in the region, the goal is to generate new added value that goes beyond mere meal provision, such as 'food that supports school life,' 'food that accompanies learning,' and 'a cafeteria space where students can feel secure.' Saga Nishi High School is a historic institution celebrating its 150th anniversary this fiscal year. Looking ahead to this milestone, Bioplace wishes to pass on "Eijo Kaikan" to the next era as a school cafeteria cherished by students, the school, and the community for many years to come.
### Representative's Comment: Bioplace President & Representative Director, Kazuo Tomohiro
"Eijo Kaikan is an important place that has supported the school lives of students. We will leverage the operational knowledge we've cultivated at JONAI SQUARE while also considering its function as a space where we can offer new initiatives to students. As a cafeteria that supports students' school lives, we hope to foster its growth together with all stakeholders."