[JAF Akita] 1st 'Chew for Health!' High School Recipe Contest Announced
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- [JAF Akita] 1st 'Chew for Health!' High School Recipe Contest Announced
- The JAF Akita Branch is holding the '1st Chew for Health! High School Recipe Contest' for high school students in Akita Prefecture. From April 13 to July 31, they are accepting recipes that utilize local Akita ingredients and focus on the importance of chewing thoroughly. Aiming to extend healthy life expectancy, the top three entries are planned to be commercialized by Marudai Co., Ltd. This is part of efforts to address population decline in Akita by promoting better eating habits among the next generation.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 6, 2026
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The JAF Akita Branch is holding the '1st Chew for Health! High School Recipe Contest' for high school students in Akita Prefecture. From April 13 to July 31, they are accepting recipes that utilize local Akita ingredients and focus on the importance of chewing thoroughly. Aiming to extend healthy life expectancy, the top three entries are planned to be commercialized by Marudai Co., Ltd. This is part of efforts to address population decline in Akita by promoting better eating habits among the next generation.
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- [JAF Akita] 1st 'Chew for Health!' High School Recipe Contest Announced (June 6, 2026), PR Times
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- June 6, 2026
The JAF Akita Branch is holding the '1st Chew for Health! High School Recipe Contest' for high school students in Akita Prefecture. From April 13 to July 31, they are accepting recipes that utilize local Akita ingredients and focus on the importance of chewing thoroughly. Aiming to extend healthy life expectancy, the top three entries are planned to be commercialized by Marudai Co., Ltd. This is part of efforts to address population decline in Akita by promoting better eating habits among the next generation.
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The Akita Branch of JAF (Japan Automobile Federation), headed by Branch Manager Tetsumitsu Ito, is calling for recipe submissions from high school students in Akita Prefecture that emphasize 'chewing thoroughly,' from Monday, April 13, to Friday, July 31.
In Akita Prefecture, where population decline is a major social issue, efforts to prevent lifestyle-related diseases and extend healthy life expectancy are crucial to realize a society where every citizen can stay healthy and active for a long time. This contest aims to promote better eating habits for extending healthy life expectancy by collecting recipes designed for autumn or winter that use Akita-grown ingredients and focus on the necessity of chewing.
[Application Overview]
"1st Chew for Health! High School Recipe Contest"
- Application Period: Monday, April 13, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026
- Eligibility: High school students in Akita Prefecture
- Application Conditions:
(1) An individual dish suitable for adults
(2) A menu that can be easily prepared at home
(3) Consideration for the importance of chewing thoroughly
(4) Balanced nutrition
(5) Theme centered on autumn or winter, preferably using ingredients from Akita Prefecture
[Contest Details]
- Primary Screening (Document screening): August 2026 (5 entries selected)
- Secondary Screening (Practical skill test): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00–15:00
Akita Prefectural Social Welfare Hall, 8F Cooking Training Room (1-5 Asahikita-sakaecho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture)
[Awards]
- 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Prizes
- Commercialization of winning entries:
(1) The top 3 works are planned to be commercialized and sold by Marudai Co., Ltd.
(2) Marudai Co., Ltd. will supervise the commercialization process.
(3) Cooking processes and ingredients may be partially modified for commercial production.
[Organizers, Supporters, Sponsors]
- Organizer: JAF Akita Branch
- Supporter: Akita Prefecture
- Sponsor: Marudai Co., Ltd.
[Contact Information]
JAF Akita Branch, Promotion Section
Tel: 018-864-8492 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)
Email: y-fujigaki@o3.jaf.or.jp
In Akita Prefecture, where population decline is a major social issue, efforts to prevent lifestyle-related diseases and extend healthy life expectancy are crucial to realize a society where every citizen can stay healthy and active for a long time. This contest aims to promote better eating habits for extending healthy life expectancy by collecting recipes designed for autumn or winter that use Akita-grown ingredients and focus on the necessity of chewing.
[Application Overview]
"1st Chew for Health! High School Recipe Contest"
- Application Period: Monday, April 13, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026
- Eligibility: High school students in Akita Prefecture
- Application Conditions:
(1) An individual dish suitable for adults
(2) A menu that can be easily prepared at home
(3) Consideration for the importance of chewing thoroughly
(4) Balanced nutrition
(5) Theme centered on autumn or winter, preferably using ingredients from Akita Prefecture
[Contest Details]
- Primary Screening (Document screening): August 2026 (5 entries selected)
- Secondary Screening (Practical skill test): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00–15:00
Akita Prefectural Social Welfare Hall, 8F Cooking Training Room (1-5 Asahikita-sakaecho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture)
[Awards]
- 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Prizes
- Commercialization of winning entries:
(1) The top 3 works are planned to be commercialized and sold by Marudai Co., Ltd.
(2) Marudai Co., Ltd. will supervise the commercialization process.
(3) Cooking processes and ingredients may be partially modified for commercial production.
[Organizers, Supporters, Sponsors]
- Organizer: JAF Akita Branch
- Supporter: Akita Prefecture
- Sponsor: Marudai Co., Ltd.
[Contact Information]
JAF Akita Branch, Promotion Section
Tel: 018-864-8492 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)
Email: y-fujigaki@o3.jaf.or.jp
FAQ
コンクールの目的は何ですか？
秋田県民の健康寿命延伸に向けた食生活の普及啓発です。
誰が応募できますか？
秋田県内の高校生が応募対象です。
応募期限はいつまでですか？
2026年7月31日（金）までです。
上位入賞作品はどうなりますか？
上位3作品については、株式会社マルダイが商品化して店頭で販売する予定です。
応募条件にはどのようなものがありますか？
秋田県産食材の活用、成人向けの一品料理、家庭での調理のしやすさ、栄養バランス、よく噛むための配慮などが求められます。