"Tabesuke" Food Waste Reduction Matching Service
Why not turn "mottainai" (wastefulness) into "thank you"? Tabesuke is an app that allows you to reserve the purchase of "imperfect food" that is still edible but cannot be sold normally and would otherwise be thrown away, allowing you to contribute to society at a great price.
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What is Tabesuke?
Tabesuke is a service that aims to reduce food waste by connecting users nationwide with participating stores linked to municipalities. Since it has been implemented and approved by local governments, you can use it with peace of mind.
There are no fees for this service for either users or participating stores. You only pay the cost of the food purchased.
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[To All Users]
• Participating stores will offer "imperfect food" that is likely to be wasted for various reasons, such as approaching expiration dates, excess inventory, or slightly crushed boxes, at discounted prices. You can obtain a wide variety of food at a great price.
• Experience the joy of contributing to food waste reduction simply through your daily shopping.
• It's an opportunity to discover fascinating local shops you didn't know about.
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[To all participating stores]
• By listing "imperfect" foods, such as those nearing their expiration date or no longer eligible for regular sale, you can reduce food waste and increase sales. It also contributes to reducing waste disposal costs.
• Simply listing on Tabesuke can help increase your store's awareness and strengthen your brand. It's also an opportunity to meet new customers and gain repeat customers.
• No complicated system is required; registering and listing foods is simple.
• It can also be used as a platform for experimental initiatives that would be difficult to achieve through regular sales, such as prototyping new products or test-selling seasonal items.
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What kinds of foods can be listed?

A wide variety of foods can be listed as "imperfect" foods, including foods nearing their expiration date, excess inventory, sudden cancellations, prototypes, and products with damaged packaging, as long as they are still edible. It's used for a wide range of items, from bread, sweets, bento boxes, vegetables, meat, processed foods, and even takeout-ready meals.
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How Tabesuke Works
1. Participating stores list food items: Register food items at risk of waste in the app.
2. Users search and reserve: Search for and reserve food items they're interested in through the app.
3. In-store pickup and checkout: Pick up the reserved food at the store and pay in person.
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Established in 1969, G-Place Inc. is a general trading company whose business goal is to solve local issues through its work with over 200 municipalities nationwide.
Why not join the food waste reduction movement with Tabesuke?

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Tabesuke: The Food Waste Reduction App
Why not turn "mottainai" (wastefulness) into "thank you"? Tabesuke is an app that reduces edible food that gets thrown away, allowing you to contribute to society at a great value.
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What is Tabesuke?
Tabesuke is a service that aims to reduce food waste by connecting users nationwide with participating stores linked to municipalities. Because it has been introduced and approved by local governments, you can use it with peace of mind.
Best of all, there are absolutely no fees for this service for users or participating stores. All you pay is the cost of the food you purchase.
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[For Users] Benefits of Tabesuke
• Get delicious food at a great price. Participating stores offer food that would otherwise be wasted for various reasons, such as approaching expiration dates, excess inventory, or slightly crushed boxes, at great prices. You can get a variety of food at a smart and affordable price.
• Contribute to society easily. Experience the joy of contributing to food waste reduction through your daily shopping.
• Discover new stores. It can also be an opportunity to discover fascinating stores in your neighborhood that you didn't know about.
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[To participating stores] Benefits of participating in Tabesuke
• Reducing food waste and ensuring revenue: By listing food that is likely to remain unsold, you can reduce food waste and increase sales. This also contributes to reducing waste disposal costs.
• Effective store promotion: Simply listing on Tabesuke will increase your store's awareness and strengthen your brand. It also provides an opportunity to meet new customers and gain repeat customers.
• Simple and easy to use: No complicated system is required, and you can register and list your food items with simple operations.
• Use as a test sales platform: You can also use it as a platform for experimental initiatives that would be difficult to implement through regular sales, such as prototyping new products or test-selling seasonal items.
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What kind of foods can be listed?
A wide variety of foods can be listed, including foods that are close to their expiration date, excess inventory, sudden cancellations, prototypes, and products with damaged packaging, as long as they are still edible. It's used for a wide range of items, from bread, sweets, bento boxes, vegetables, meat, processed foods, and takeout ready meals.
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How Tabesuke Works
1. Partner stores list food items: Register foods that are likely to go to waste in the app.
2. Users search and reserve: Search for foods they're interested in through the app and reserve them.
3. In-store pickup and payment: Pick up your reserved food at the store and pay in person.
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Tabesuke is a "win-win-win" service!
It benefits municipalities, partner stores, and users.
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Established in 1969, G-Place Inc. is a trusted company with a track record of doing business with over 200 local governments nationwide and over 3 million app downloads.
Why not join the food waste reduction movement with Tabesuke? Download now and start a new food experience!