[The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama] Turning Hotel's 'Waste Not' into Regional Resources. Continuing Initiatives to Promote Food Loss Reduction and Regional Circulation

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama (Location: 1-1-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa / General Manager: Yasutoshi Abe), with the brand concept of Timeless Luxury – Forgetting time, transcending time, marking time – will continue its initiative to provide food, such as fruits and vegetables that could not be consumed in buffets, to Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia, in collaboration with Yokohama City, the Kanagawa Prefecture Greenery Association, and the Yokohama Resource Circulation Promotion Platform. This will be implemented on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and Sunday, July 19, 2026.

This initiative began with the "Night Zoorasia" event in the summer of 2025 and evolved into a regular program in the spring of 2026. The implementation dates for the summer of 2026 have now been decided, and it will continue to be implemented in June and July.

Our hotel strives to reduce food loss through careful management of ingredients and innovative serving methods for buffet dishes served at breakfast and banquets. However, due to hygiene management reasons, some food items may become unusable. This initiative views such items as "regional resources" and creates new value by circulating them within Yokohama City. Approximately one year after its initial implementation, the small circle of circulation that began at our hotel has grown into an initiative that continues in collaboration with the region.

Furthermore, the practice of regional circulation, including this initiative, is recognized as one of the factors contributing to Yokohama City's Resource Circulation Bureau receiving the highest evaluation of "Three Stars (★★★)" for its advanced initiatives beyond legal compliance in managing and storing business waste.

Through the sight of animals enjoying treats, we will create opportunities for visitors to feel more connected to food loss reduction and resource circulation.

Overview of Collaboration with Yokohama City and the Kanagawa Prefecture Greenery Association

[Initiative Details] Fruits and vegetables from the hotel's buffet that were not consumed within the set time are refrigerated and provided to Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia. They are used as animal treats, and through guided talks and exhibits, understanding of food loss reduction is promoted.

[Recipient] Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia (Chimpanzee exhibit area*)

[Dates] Sunday, June 21, 2026 / Sunday, July 19, 2026 [Time] 14:15~ *Implemented during the zookeeper's special time

[Food Provided] Fruits / Vegetables

[URL] https://thekahala.jp/yokohama/info/6337/

About Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia

[Address] 1175-1 Kaminagane-cho, Asahi-ku, Yokohama City

[Hours] 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Last admission 4:00 PM)

[Closed] Every Tuesday (or the following day if it falls on a public holiday) *Temporary openings may occur

[Admission Fees] Adults: ¥800 / High School Students: ¥300 / Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥200 (all prices include tax) *Children under elementary school age are free

*Every Saturday, high school students and younger are admitted free (student ID required)

*Yokohama Zoo and Kanazawa Zoo Joint Annual Passport: ¥2,000 for ages 18 and over (tax included)

[URL] https://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/zoorasia/ (External link)

[Inquiries] 045-959-1000 (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, excluding closed days)

About the Yokohama Resource Circulation Promotion Platform

Established in October 2024, centered around seven waste disposal companies in Yokohama City. This platform aims to promote initiatives that link the arterial and venous industries within Yokohama City and to vitalize the resource circulation industry, thereby promoting the city's resource circulation policies. Yokohama City supports the operation of the platform based on a cooperation agreement with the seven core companies, promoting discussions between the public and private sectors.

URL: https://yrc-platform.my.canva.site

About The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama

Opened in September 2020 in Minatomirai, Yokohama, as the first global expansion of "The Kahala Hotel & Resort," which has been loved by dignitaries from around the world for over 60 years in Honolulu, Hawaii. With the brand concept of "Timeless Luxury – Forgetting time, transcending time, marking time.," we pursue the essence of richness without reservation and welcome everyone as "OHANA (our cherished family)."

With a design concept of "Crystal Modern," which expresses light and shadow in a modern way, the hotel features spacious standard rooms of 47 square meters or more, the largest in the Minatomirai area of Yokohama, totaling 146 guest rooms. It also boasts vibrant dining options with three restaurants and a bar & lounge, banquet facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and a SPA for refreshing mind and body in a supreme space, offering a full range of amenities.

URL: https://thekahala.jp/yokohama/

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*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.