Kai Corporation x House Foods x Life Host 'Parent-Child Cooking Class' Event!

Global blade manufacturer Kai Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Hiroaki Endo) held a food education event for parents and children on March 20, 2026, in collaboration with House Foods Corporation and Life Corporation. The event took place at Life's Kanda Izumicho store and Kai Corporation's corporate event space, 'KaiHouse.' 'Parent-Child Cooking Class' Event Overview Date and Time: March 20, 2026 (Friday), 10:00–13:00 Locations: Life Kanda Izumicho Store (2-13 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) KaiHouse 1F (1F K.A.I. Building, 3-9-5 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Event Highlights First, Life Corporation gave a presentation on the importance of eating and food, covering topics such as balanced meals and food loss. Following this, participants played a 'shopping game,' where they searched for vegetables to use in the cooking class while answering quiz questions. Afterward, attendees moved to the kitchen studio on the first floor of KaiHouse, where House Foods held a spice lecture and cooking class. After touching and smelling various spices to learn about their characteristics, participants cooked 'Pan-Fried Minced Meat and Cabbage Curry,' utilizing cooking methods designed to avoid wasting vegetables. (Vermont Curry was used during the event.) 'Pan-Fried Minced Meat and Cabbage Curry' Recipe: https://housefoods.jp/recipe/rcp_00015768.html 'Gentle Peeling' to Protect the Earth from the Kitchen The event covered topics related to 'excessive removal'—the discarding of edible parts of vegetables—and taught 'gentle peeling' techniques and the importance of treasuring tools as ways to prevent this waste and protect the planet. ■ 'Treasure' in the Trash Can Using quizzes, the organizers explained that in Japanese households, approximately 50kg of food—equivalent to about 10 buckets—per household is thrown away annually due to 'excessive removal' of otherwise edible parts. Participants were taught that much of a vegetable's nutrition and flavor is packed 'just under the skin,' and that peeling too thickly is equivalent to throwing away 'treasure.' ■ Preventing Wasteful 'Excessive Removal' To prevent this, parents and children practiced 'thin and gentle peeling' until the skin was transparent. It was explained that using sharp tools allows for peeling with a light touch, and that these cumulative millimeters of savings lead to reducing that annual 10-bucket waste. ■ The Spirit of Treasuring Tools Through practice, participants realized that using sharp knives and peelers allows for 'thin and gentle peeling' without requiring excess force, making it safer for children. Finally, it was explained that treating tools as important partners and maintaining them carefully over time fosters a mindset that values ingredients and the Earth itself. 'Gentle Peeling Dictionary' ■ Gentle Peeling Dictionary Household food loss reaches approximately 2.46 million tons annually*. One cause is the 'excessive removal' of vegetables. Kai Corporation created the 'Gentle Peeling Dictionary' to clearly explain how to cut vegetables without waste. https://www.kai-group.com/products/special/hocho/yasashii/ *Source: Ministry of the Environment website https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/file-download?statInfId=000032203499&fileKind=2 Products Used in the Event ■ Seki Magoroku All-Stainless Steel Sharp-Angle Peeler (Kiwami-ba) Thorough attention to sharpness! An all-stainless steel peeler with a focus on blade angle and placement. The handle is shaped for a firm, gentle grip, allowing for thin peeling with light force. Compact, dishwasher-safe, and highly acclaimed for its cleanliness. Size: 70×20×152mm, Weight: 78g ■ Little Chef Club Authentic Children's Knife (Tonton Bocho) An authentic knife for advanced young users, featuring a small handle that fits children's hands for a secure grip. The blade tip and heel are rounded to prevent injury, and it can be re-sharpened. Dishwasher-safe for easy maintenance. (Age requirement: 7 years and older) Size: 230×36×25mm, Weight: 69g ■ Silicone Storage Bag A silicone storage bag that can be used for both food preservation and cooking. Microwave, oven, boiling water, refrigerator, and freezer safe. It can be used as a bowl substitute for mixing, kneading, or crushing ingredients. Contributes to waste reduction through repeated use. Made of 100% platinum silicone (compliant with the Food Sanitation Act), used in medical and infant products. Excellent heat and cold resistance. Kai Corporation Founded in 1908 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a city famous for blade manufacturing. A global blade manufacturer that develops 10,000 items, including grooming tools (razors, nail clippers), beauty tools, kitchenware (knives, baking supplies), and medical blades. Manages the entire process from planning and development to production, sales, and logistics. Headquarters: 3-9-5 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo President and COO: Hiroaki Endo https://www.kai-group.com Inquiries regarding this matter: Kai Corporation Customer Service Office 3-9-5 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8586 TEL: 0120-016-410 (Free Access) https://www.kai-group.com