A DESTINATION
Japanese food culture is a traditional food culture that has been handed down from generation to generation along with the joy of eating, as everyone gathers to celebrate the seasons and annual events that mark the milestones of life. There, seasonal events and event foods color the season, and the taste and smell enrich people's hearts and form a warm place for gathering.
Kazoku
家族
Ka means House
Zoku means Group
So Kazoku means to gather together the family members to spend their precious time together under the same roof.
共食
きょう しょく
"Eat together" is written as "Kyoshoku".
Sharing a meal with someone makes the meal more enjoyable.
The Cabinet Office's Second Fundamental Plan for the Promotion of Shokuiku sets forth the concept of moving from knowledge to practice, with the goal of specifically incorporating Shokuiku into daily life, acting on one's own initiative, and making improvements.
One of them is the importance of "eating together at home".
This is because there is still a tendency to eat meals alone without communication with family members, so-called "eating alone".
Children need “co-eating” to nurture rich humanity.
It is very difficult to change the eating habits acquired during the growth stage as an adult. Learning about food manners and the joy of eating together is at the dining table at home. In addition, there is data that children who have fun memories of food can keep the quality of food high even when they become adults.
The same is true for adults. Eating while having conversations at the dining table provides a place to deepen mutual understanding, which leads to a richer heart.
Reassessing work-life balance and eating with family or colleagues/friends will improve the quality of life.
