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Seminar Video: Food Waste in Japan and Date Labeling Differences

Poste date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

We have published the video of the lecture on food waste in Japan and the differences in date labeling (in English) held at EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2024. This is the second part of the video about 'Mottainai'.

In 2022, Japan generated an estimated 4.72 million metric tons of food waste. This is a significant amount. In this video, we’ll explore the major sources of food waste in Japan and the actions being taken to reduce it. We’ll also explain the differences between "Use By" and "Best Before" dates, and discuss whether it’s safe to eat expired food.

Video Content

The Current State of Food Waste in Japan

We will discuss the main causes and background of food waste in Japan.

Is It Safe to Eat Expired Food?

We’ll explain the differences between "Use By" and "Best Before" dates, and deepen your understanding of how to avoid food waste by correctly interpreting these dates.

Efforts to Reduce Food Waste

We introduce specific actions that individuals and companies can take to reduce food waste.

Activities of Grama Seva Japan

We will introduce the activities of Grama Seva Japan, an organization working to reduce food waste.

Other Organizations Supported by Food Bank Azabu

We will also highlight other organizations supported by Food Bank Azabu.

The Efforts of Food Bank Azabu

We explain the activities of Food Bank Azabu and its contributions to reducing food waste.

 

We hope that this video will deepen your understanding of Japan’s food waste issues and the solutions being implemented. For those who were unable to attend the lecture, we hope this video helps you appreciate the deep value of "Mottainai" through the lens of food waste.

 

 

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