What was the purpose of the parsley cooking class?

To improve the situation where parsley, a specialty of Fuji Town, Saga Prefecture, is discarded as 'decoration' in cooking, promote the circular economy by utilizing regional resources as food, and provide environmental education (ESD) to children.

When did this activity start?

It has been ongoing since around 2022, and this is the fourth year.

What dishes were made in the cooking class?

Dumplings and pancakes with plenty of parsley were made.

How much parsley has been utilized in this activity so far?

The amount of parsley used is equivalent to over 200,000 servings, calculated as the amount added to one dish per meal.

What kind of organization is Karatsu Farm&Food?

It is an NPO that focuses on the circular economy, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education (ESD), and serves as the ESD collaboration partner for this activity.

Transforming Parsley from Fuji Town, Saga from 'Garnish' to 'Feast' — Karatsu Minami High School & Fuji Town Development Council Host Parsley Cooking Class for Children

Published May 24, 2026 8:39 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 6:37 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Karatsu Minami High School's Food Distribution Department and the Fuji Town Development Council held a 'Parsley Cooking Class' for children, utilizing local Fuji Town parsley to promote food loss reduction and environmental education.

From 'Garnish' to 'Feast': Parsley from Fuji Town

On May 3, 2026, the Food Distribution Department of Karatsu Minami High School and the Fuji Town Development Council held a 'Parsley Cooking Class' for local children at the Fuji Community Center in Fuji Town, Saga City. The theme was parsley produced in Fuji Town, a major production area that is often discarded as a mere 'garnish.' During the Golden Week holiday, children challenged themselves to make gyoza and pancakes using generous amounts of parsley.

### Why is Parsley 'Wasteful'?

Although parsley is a prized specialty of Fuji Town, it is frequently handled as a 'garnish' in restaurants and homes and discarded without being eaten. Karatsu Minami High School and the Fuji Town Development Council have been collaborating for four years to promote the use of this parsley as an ingredient. This practice is an implementation of a circular economy that does not assume waste. To date, the activities have utilized over 200,000 servings of parsley.

### High School Students Serve as Teachers

In the cooking class, high school students from the Food Distribution Department served as teachers. After learning about the nutrition and appeal of parsley, the children made parsley gyoza and pancakes. Though initially skeptical, the children were excited after taking a bite, shouting, 'Awesome! Parsley is delicious!' It was an experience where they saw 'garnish' turn into a 'feast' with their own hands.

### Promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Through such experiences, the department works on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to nurture leaders for a sustainable society and create local appeal. The issuer of this release, NPO Karatsu Farm & Food, supports these efforts as an ESD collaborative partner, focusing on circulating local resources within the community.

### Event Overview - Event Name: Parsley Cooking Class - Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00–13:00 - Venue: Fuji Community Center (Fuji Town, Saga City) - Organizers: Karatsu Minami High School Food Distribution Department × Fuji Town Development Council - Duration: 4th year (Ongoing since around 2022)

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