[May 30-31] Experiential Food Education at Japan Material Koshien Shizuoka Tournament: Sharing Children's 'Love for Local Food' via Capsule Toys
Miraimachi Keikaku Kikou and Kyoiku Net will jointly operate an experiential booth at the 'Japan Material Koshien Shizuoka Tournament' on May 30-31, 2026, at Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka, promoting food education through keychain making and capsule toy sales featuring school lunches.
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Miraimachi Keikaku Kikou (Secretariat: COMMON Inc., CEO: Yuki Masuda) and Kyoiku Net Inc., a company promoting education DX (CEO: Izumi Oozasa), will jointly operate an experiential booth at the 'Japan Material Koshien (ichi) Shizuoka Tournament,' to be held on May 30 (Sat) and 31 (Sun), 2026, at Sumpu Castle Park in Shizuoka. The booth will allow children to learn about regional food culture and nutrition in an enjoyable way.
Fostering 'Local Pride' through School Lunches - A Stage for Children to Act as Protagonists
School lunches across Japan are packed with local food culture, agriculture, and fisheries. However, there have been few opportunities for children to realize the meaning of their school lunch and communicate it to the outside world.
The 'SchoolYell Gacha,' appearing at the Shizuoka tournament venue, is an attempt to change this conventional view. Original acrylic keychains, created by children from seven schools nationwide to convey the charm and regionality of their school lunches, will be sold as capsule toys. A portion of the proceeds will be used to support schools and educational institutions.
Experiential Content Details
1. 'School-to-School Exchange Project Connecting through School Lunches' - 'SchoolYell Gacha'
Capsule toys will be installed (500 yen per turn, tax included). A portion of the proceeds will be used to support schools and educational institutions.
2. Original School Lunch Keychain Making (Paid Workshop)
Participation fee: 800 yen (tax included). Children will combine about 20 types of menu/ingredient parts into a lunch tray-shaped part. Shizuoka-specific ingredient parts such as 'eel' and 'green tea' are scheduled to be available at the Shizuoka tournament. *Requires a numbered ticket distributed on the day.
3. 'Local Ingredient Quiz' by Digital Teaching Material 'Rakkotan'
In collaboration with 'Rakkotan,' a web application with approximately 1.3 million users, children and parents will challenge themselves with local ingredient quizzes.
Fostering 'Local Pride' through School Lunches - A Stage for Children to Act as Protagonists
School lunches across Japan are packed with local food culture, agriculture, and fisheries. However, there have been few opportunities for children to realize the meaning of their school lunch and communicate it to the outside world.
The 'SchoolYell Gacha,' appearing at the Shizuoka tournament venue, is an attempt to change this conventional view. Original acrylic keychains, created by children from seven schools nationwide to convey the charm and regionality of their school lunches, will be sold as capsule toys. A portion of the proceeds will be used to support schools and educational institutions.
Experiential Content Details
1. 'School-to-School Exchange Project Connecting through School Lunches' - 'SchoolYell Gacha'
Capsule toys will be installed (500 yen per turn, tax included). A portion of the proceeds will be used to support schools and educational institutions.
2. Original School Lunch Keychain Making (Paid Workshop)
Participation fee: 800 yen (tax included). Children will combine about 20 types of menu/ingredient parts into a lunch tray-shaped part. Shizuoka-specific ingredient parts such as 'eel' and 'green tea' are scheduled to be available at the Shizuoka tournament. *Requires a numbered ticket distributed on the day.
3. 'Local Ingredient Quiz' by Digital Teaching Material 'Rakkotan'
In collaboration with 'Rakkotan,' a web application with approximately 1.3 million users, children and parents will challenge themselves with local ingredient quizzes.
FAQ
When is the 'Japanese Material Koshien Shizuoka Conference' held?
It will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
What kind of food education experiences can be had?
You can participate in an original school lunch keyholder making workshop and a local ingredient quiz experience linked with the digital material 'Rakkotan'.
What is 'SchoolYell Gacha'?
It is a capsule toy that sells acrylic keyholders made by children from all over Japan, themed around their school lunches. A portion of the sales revenue is used to support schools.
What is required to participate in the experiential workshops?
A ticket distributed at the education network booth on the day is required.
What is the purpose of this project?
The aim is to increase interest in local food culture, agriculture, and fishing through school lunches, and to have children take the lead in promoting the appeal of local food.