Japanese mobile application, named "Furikake," aims to oversee the wellbeing of Indonesian children
The International Furikake Association, a Japanese organization promoting the popular seasoning, is set to launch an app in Indonesia by the end of this year. The app aims to manage the health of children in Indonesia and improve their academic performance [1][2].
The app, accessible via a quick response (QR) code on furikake product packaging, asks children to input their height, weight, and complete academic practice drills. Completing these tasks unlocks Japanese manga as rewards [1].
The collected data will be provided for free to the West Java provincial government for big data analytics. This shared information will help address gaps in local children’s health information, aiding better health management [1][2].
The academic drills are designed to enhance children's basic academic skills, while the manga rewards serve as an engaging incentive for children to participate [1].
The International Furikake Association is primarily set up by food companies in Kumamoto, a prefecture known as the home of furikake. The furikake products supplied to the West Java provincial government under this initiative will contain ingredients rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins [1][2].
The cooperation of the International Furikake Association is expected to have favorable effects across various fields, according to a senior Indonesian food agency official [2]. This project, part of Indonesia’s broader school meal initiatives led by President Prabowo Subianto, marks a significant step towards improving child health outcomes and education in West Java [1][2].
The International Furikake Association has announced plans to outsource furikake production in West Java [1]. The organization plans to voluntarily supply these furikake products as part of a free school meal initiative [1][2].
In summary, the International Furikake Association's app launch in Indonesia merges food promotion, health monitoring, academic support, cultural engagement (via manga), and government-backed big data analytics to create a unique and comprehensive approach to improving child health outcomes and education in West Java.
References
[1] The Jakarta Post. (2025). Japanese Furikake Association to Launch App in Indonesia. Retrieved from https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2025/12/31/japanese-furikake-association-to-launch-app-in-indonesia.html
[2] Antara News. (2025). International Furikake Association to Aid West Java's Children's Health and Academics. Retrieved from https://www.antaranews.com/news/1494863/international-furikake-association-to-aid-west-javas-childrens-health-and-academics
The app, a merged platform for food promotion, health monitoring, academic support, and cultural engagement, unlocks Japanese manga as rewards and will provide data on children's health and academic progress to the West Java provincial government for further analysis. This collaboration between the International Furikake Association and the Indonesian government also includes plans for outsourcing furikake production in West Java, using ingredients rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins, as part of a free school meal initiative.
