SUKIYAKI, Turkey rice called YUKICHI LUNCH at Keio University

Oita Godo Newspaper (page 10 of the evening edition on April 19, 2008)

         In order to commemorate 150 years established Keio University, the cafeteria of 4 campuses in Tokyo Metropolitan area and Kanagawa Prefecture will begin to sell lunch menu founded by Fukuzawa Yukichi from 22nd this month.

         To bright up the celebration atmosphere, he plans to use the term called “enlightened lunch, the special lunch by Fukuzawa Yukichi” for attraction the interested students. From the last period of Edo era to the beginning of Meiji era, curry rice, sukiyaki and Turkey rice are chosen to be one of five products that are well-known in Japan. The taste is already improved following nowadays as well.

         Fukuzawa Yukichi was first issued in daily publication newspaper called “Jijishinhou” about the food recipe and restored menu. Yukichi was a gourmet before and now, cooks sukiyaki by himself for Keio University’s students and introduces the episode concerning the cooking additionally.

         From the period 22nd April to 10th May and 20th to 31st May, other people can use it. In side of the university, they are talking about through the student’s cafeteria where sells food in the cheap price, they want everyone to emphasize more on the tradition.

Comment:    In my point of view, it is one of interesting news in these days because as everybody knows, Keio University is one of the famous universities in Japan. Also, Fukuzawa Yukichi who founded this university wants to celebrate it due to 150 years established. He attempted to create new menu for this particular event that is very good idea. Besides, it can attract not only the college students but, other people to join in this celebration.

PUNTHUCHAT Siripun

Thailand

APS3, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University