Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Would you be interested in introducing Japanese food culture to your classes, organization, or community?
-An opportunity to bring the “Wa-Sho” program to your local area-
Table For Two is excited to announce that they are now recruiting partner instructors for their “Wa-Sho Seeds” program in 2026, which brings their hands-on food education and cooking curriculum, “Wa-Sho — Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!” to more communities across the United States. Their teaching materials, lesson plans, and recipes (“seeds”) have consistently received enthusiastic responses from students of all ages nationwide. As a partner instructor, you will help “grow” Wa-Sho programs within your own community.
Website:
Learn more and apply: https://www.wa-shokuiku.org/washo-seeds
Who can apply:
This program is open to individuals aged 18 or older who are:
- Teaching Japanese language
- Promoting Japanese culture or food education in schools
- Working with local community organizations or non-profits
Examples include Japanese language teachers, cultural exchange coordinators, nutrition educators, and college club members.
*This program is intended solely for educational use and should not be used to generate profit.
Table For Two is seeking 20+ partner instructors for collaboration from January through December 2026. Selected instructors will receive free teaching materials and access to an online training course.
Applications are open until January 12, 2026.
Wa-Sho Seeds by Table For Two has previously been supported through the 2023 Salary Assistance Grant, now the US-Japan Community Grassroots Exchange Program.