Kyoto Prefecture Launches 10th 'Food Future Declaration & Practice' Contest

Kyoto Prefecture is pleased to announce the '10th Kyoto Food Future Declaration and Practice Activity Contest.' This initiative aims to share residents' dietary goals and activities to expand the network of 'Shokuiku' (food education) across the region.

From June 1, we are seeking 'Food Future Declarations' (personal dietary goals) and comments on practical activities taken to achieve those goals.

1. Application Period: From Monday, June 1, 2026, to Monday, November 2, 2026 (postmarked by the deadline).

2. Submission Requirements: (1) Personal dietary goal (Food Future Declaration): Approx. 50 characters in Japanese. (2) Comments on practical activities for achieving the goal: Approx. 100 characters in Japanese. (3) Photos or illustrations showing the activities.

3. How to Apply: (1) Via Instagram: Follow @kyotopref_shoku, post your entry with '#食のみらい宣言', and send a DM to confirm. (2) Via Email or Mail: Fill out the application form and send it to the Kyoto Prefecture Agriculture and Forestry Department.

4. Awards: A total of 20 winners will be selected, including 1 Grand Prize and 5 Excellence Awards. Winners will receive supplementary prizes from various sponsoring companies.

5. Organizers: Kyoto Prefecture and the Kyoto Shokuiku Network.

6. Sponsors: Major companies including Ajinomoto (Osaka Branch), Osaka Gas Network, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Yakult Sales, Nippon Shinyaku, Heiwado, Meiji (Kansai Branch), and Megmilk Snow Brand.

About Kyoto Shokuiku Network: A collaborative organization of 89 groups across health, agriculture, education, industry, and government sectors working together to promote food education as a prefecture-wide movement.