[Japan Knowledge Space] First Certification as a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Food Education Practice Excellent Corporation 2026". Three Employee Benefits for an "Equal Food Safety Net" for All Employees Received High Praise.

Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryukuni Matsuoka), which develops system development business, announces that it has been newly certified as a "Food Education Practice Excellent Corporation 2026" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which established this program this fiscal year, on April 1, 2026. Under the management philosophy of "The health of our employees is a future created by management," we have developed unique food education and meal support systems that benefit all employees equally, despite the diverse working styles unique to the IT industry, such as remote work and client site assignments for partner companies. These practical initiatives, which also function as "effective inflation allowances (increased take-home pay)" to protect employees' livelihoods from prolonged price hikes, have been highly praised by the government.

■ Background of Certification for the "Food Education Practice Excellent Corporation Commendation System" and Our Position 

The "Food Education Practice Excellent Corporation Commendation System" was established in fiscal year 2025 as a public-private partnership initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and this year (April 1, 2026) marks the first certification. Amidst the evident disruption of dietary habits among the "working-age population" who spend much of their day at work, this system commends companies that actively and continuously provide healthy meals and support dietary improvements for the promotion of "adult food education." A total of 333 organizations nationwide received their first certification. Our company has already focused on building a foundation for health management, having been certified as a "Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization (Bright 500)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for four consecutive years. We recognize this certification as objective proof that we are undertaking extremely practical and innovative initiatives, particularly in the field of "food," which is directly linked to the lives and livelihoods of our employees, within the framework of our health management.

■ "Three Food Welfare Measures" that Formed the Basis for Certification

 As our company primarily consists of IT engineers, many employees work remotely or are stationed at partner companies, dispersed both inside and outside the company. Therefore, implementing "company cafeterias at headquarters" or "on-site惣菜 (side dish) services" would create inequality in benefits, as only a portion of employees who come to the office could utilize them. To achieve "equal meal support for all employees regardless of their work location," "employee health support," and "securing nutritious meals amidst rising prices," we have introduced and operate the following three systems:

■ Future Outlook: Establishment of New Benefit "Meat Reward Subscription Service" 

Without resting on our laurels from this certification, as a new initiative to further enrich the dining tables of our employees and their families, we have introduced the "Meat Reward Subscription Service" starting April 1, 2026. This system delivers domestic brand meat (2.5kg to 3.2kg) directly to employees' homes once every three months. We aim to further enhance engagement and achieve employee well-being by providing a tangible "reward" for employees' daily hard work and by creating opportunities for family gatherings.

■ Message from Representative Director Ryukuni Matsuoka

 "Our office is surprisingly modest. This is because we are thorough in our policy of minimizing fixed costs such as impressive office spaces and back-office expenses, and reinvesting those funds into employee salaries and direct benefits. With a strong desire to fundamentally change the working environment for engineers in the IT industry, we have established over 70 types of employee benefits. We interpret this "Food Education Practice Excellent Corporation" certification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as recognition of our commitment to supporting the entire lives of each and every employee. We will continue to move forward with the goal of becoming a truly valuable company where employees can work healthily and securely for a long time, by viewing human resources as 'capital.'"

■ Company Overview 

Company Name: Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd. 

Location: Le Ciel BLDG.1 3F, 6-20-1 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 

Representative: Ryukuni Matsuoka, Representative Director

 Established: April 1, 2014 

 Business Activities: System Integration Business, IT Consulting Business 

Number of Employees: 189 

Company URL: https://www.jpn-ks.co.jp/