5-Color Medicinal Curry for Seasonal and Physical Wellness: 'Medicinal Curry' Launched with Everyday Ingredients for Easy Health Support

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / President: Hiroaki Miyahara) announced that its group company, Gakken Inc. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / President: Tatsuya Minami), has released 'Medicinal Curry: For Body and Mind' on June 11, 2026.

Many spices used in curry powder have long been used as medicinal herbs in traditional Chinese medicine

Spices commonly used in curry powder—such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, chili pepper, and cinnamon—are known for their properties to warm the body and help regulate physical balance.

Therefore, this book introduces curry recipes tailored to five different themes, allowing readers to enjoy meals that align with their lifestyle and the seasons.

Five-color curries by theme

The recipes are primarily based on curry powder, enhanced with additional spices and herbs to bring out distinctive flavors. Each color category includes eight recipes, one of which is a spice-only curry using only aromatic spices and herbs. Suggested rice pairings and condiments are also provided to complement each theme. All ingredients are readily available at supermarkets. Most dishes can be prepared in a single frying pan with short cooking times, making them ideal for daily cooking.

① Green Liver-Nourishing Curry – Recommended when you need a mood boost

For times when you feel irritable, low, or mentally sluggish.

・Green Curry ・Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese Curry) ・Nabana and Clam Japanese-Style Curry ・and more

② Red Blood-Boosting Curry – For radiant skin

Healthy, glowing skin depends on good blood circulation. This section focuses on improving 'blood flow' as emphasized in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

・Harissa Beef Curry ・Tuna Tomato Curry ・Liver Keema Curry ・and more

③ Yellow Spleen-Strengthening and Diuretic Curry – For when you feel bloated

Ideal when experiencing bloating, heavy-headedness on rainy days, or general fatigue.

・Soybean Keema Curry ・Creamed Corn and Sausage Curry ・Pumpkin and Chicken Curry ・and more

④ White Yin-Nourishing and Lung-Moistening Curry – For internal hydration

Promotes healthy, moisturized skin by nourishing the body from within.

・Tofu Dry Curry ・Root Vegetable Milk Curry ・Squid and Mushroom Curry ・and more

⑤ Black Qi-Boosting and Kidney-Supporting Curry – For overcoming fatigue

Focuses on the 'kidneys,' which play a vital role in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. Ideal for those seeking to build a healthier body.

・Deep-Fried Pork Curry ・Beef Tendon Curry ・Shrimp Cream Curry ・and more

▲ Green 'Green Curry' ▲ Red 'Liver Keema Curry' ▲ Yellow 'Creamed Corn and Sausage Curry'

▲ White 'Squid and Mushroom Curry' ▲ Black 'Deep-Fried Pork Curry'

▲ Also features recommended rice pairings and condiments

[Product Overview]

'Medicinal Curry: For Body and Mind'

Author: Kiyomi Ishizawa

Price: 1,760 JPY (tax included)

Release Date: June 11, 2026

Format: A5 / 112 pages

E-book: Available

ISBN: 978-4-05-802730-1

Publisher: Gakken Inc.

Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/2380273000

[Where to Purchase]

・Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4058027304/

・Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18591383

・Sevennet: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107704382

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・Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.jp/ebook/dp/B0GX2WZ98Y/ref

・Rakuten Kobo: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rk/822b43c54904377e829f7f31ca804e83

Gakken Inc.

https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/

・President: Tatsuya Minami

・Incorporation Date: January 13, 2009 (Company name changed on October 1, 2022)

・Capital: 50 million JPY

・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416

・Business: Publishing and content, global operations, medical and nursing publishing, educational institution services, classroom-related services, e-commerce and online services, advertising

GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/

・President: Hiroaki Miyahara

・Incorporation Date: March 31, 1947

・Capital: 19,817 million JPY

・Sales: 199.1 billion JPY, 82 consolidated subsidiaries (as of September 2025)

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470)

・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510

・Phone: 03-6431-1001 (main)

・Business: Holding company established in 1946, operating in education and healthcare welfare

Education: Classroom and tutoring services (e.g., Gakken Classroom), publishing of learning materials,

school textbooks and childcare supplies

Healthcare Welfare: Service-equipped housing for seniors, dementia group homes,

childcare and after-school programs

Global: Operations in over 150 countries