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Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!

Introducing a new and unique food education program by TABLE FOR TWO USA

 
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The Wa-Shokuiku program is inspired and informed by the educational philosophy, flavors and food of Japan.

Wa-Shokuiku combines the Japanese words “Washoku(和食)” which refers to Japanese food and, “Shokuiku(食育)”, food education. Washoku, literally harmony in food, is recognized as one of the world’s healthiest diets. Shokuiku, a government-mandated school curriculum in Japan, promotes knowledge about food as well as the ability to make appropriate food choices. Food knowledge can include basic understanding of nutrients, manners, understanding and appreciating the labor and production necessary for to create a meal and food environment. 

 
 
 
 
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Wa-Shokuiku Program Focuses

 
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1. Preparing Delicious & Healthy Washoku

 

Japanese Food Knowledge:
Origin, nutrition and preparation of basic Japanese recipes  

Balanced Diet:
Variety of methods to introduce concepts of a balanced diet. Ex: 5 colors (red, green, yellow, black, white); 5 tastes (bitter, sour, salty, sweet, savory); 5 senses (smell, taste, touch, sight, sound)

Presentation:
Me de taberu – Eat with your eyes

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2. The “Washoku” World

Manners and Customs:
Eating together (Kazoku danran); Proper placement of plate and chopsticks; Chopstick etiquette

Respect and Appreciation:
Itadakimasu; Gochisosama deshita

Hygiene:
Wash hands and learn to count to 10 in Japanese

Language:
Simple Japanese words relevant to the topic

3. Making a difference the Wa-Shokuiku Way

Food-related issues in local and global communities:
Food waste; Unwholesome eating; Food insecurity

Japanese inspired daily actions and habits to address food issues:
Mottainai - not to be wasteful; Harahachibu - eat until 80% full; TABLE FOR TWO program/osusowake – share what you have with others; Japanese Kyushoku concept - school lunch

 

 

 
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Happy students at schools in NYC and New Jersey., which are supported by Table For Two. Through our meal sharing program, 25 cents from the sale of qualifying meals and products goes towards making lunches healthier at our recipient schools. Most students at the schools we support come from low income families. So being given access to healthy food options at school is particularly important for their academic performance.
What fun to join Japan Day at @kidmuseum! Together with Japan Information & Culture Center at the @japanembdc, we enjoyed the chance to teach people in the DC area about Japanese food. At our onigiri workshop, the room was packed with kids getting to make - and eat! - their very own Japanese rice balls. Thanks to everyone who came and made the event possible!! #WaShokuiku
Sign up now for our bento workshops on February 16th or 23rd at Japanese Friendship Garden at @balboapark in San Diego!! Fun for the entire family, this workshop will teach how to make a delicious lunch box, in addition to Japanese etiquette, language, and food presentation. All participants get to take home a bento box, nori punch, set of chopsticks, and a rice mold. #WaShokuiku SIGN UP -- http://www.niwa.org/cooking
Join us for Japan Day at the @kidmuseum this Saturday, February 10th. We will be collaborating with the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan to hold onigiri-making workshops at **1:00pm and 3:00pm.** Don't miss your chance to learn to make fun, cute and tasty Japanese rice balls! LEARN MORE -- https://kid-museum.org/cultural-programming/japan-2019/