Rohto Pharmaceutical and Osaka Prefecture are jointly organizing Feminine Care seminar for mothers and daughters titled "Understanding Women's Bodies and Self-Care Correctly as a Mother and Daughter."

Background of the event

According to estimates by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the economic loss due to health issues specific to women, such as menstrual symptoms, menopausal symptoms, gynecological cancers, and infertility treatments, amounts to approximately 3.4 trillion yen annually *1. In recent years, companies have shown increasing interest in supporting women's health from the perspective of health and productivity management, in order to realize a society in which women can live healthy lives and thrive in their own way. While interest in Feminine Care is on the rise, there are many who say, "I don't know where to start" or "I don't have an opportunity to talk to anyone about it." In addition, a survey shows that about 70% of women feel that they do not receive sufficient support regarding their health and physical condition at their workplace *2.
Rohto Pharmaceutical has consistently provided products and information that support women throughout their life stages, including pregnancy tests, ovulation prediction tests, women's supplements, and delicate area care products. However, women's health issues are not adequately discussed even among those closest to them. In particular, we believe that increasing opportunities for dialogue between mothers and daughters, using concerns such as menstruation, PMS, and menopause as a starting point for communication, will allow them to live more fulfilling lives as close companions.
Therefore, in collaboration with Osaka Prefecture, we decided to hold this event to create an opportunity to think about women's health through learning and food, coinciding with Self-Medication Day.

*1: Based on relevant papers and surveys by companies, this is an estimate by Boston Consulting Group (FY2023 Healthcare Industry Infrastructure Advancement Promotion Project (Healthcare Services Market Survey Project)).
*2: Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, 2022-04, "Survey on the Actual State of Health Awareness among Male and Female Full-time employee"

Event Features

Feminine Care Seminar

This program provides expert insights into physical and mental changes caused by female hormones and self-care. It offers an opportunity to acquire accurate knowledge.

Special menu by ROHTO RECIPE

This limited-time menu, part of Osaka Prefecture's "Osaka EXPO Healthy Menu" standards, uses locally sourced Osaka ingredients while meeting the "VOS (Plenty of Vegetables, Appropriate Oil, Appropriate Salt)" criteria, and is also designed with women's bodily rhythms and nutritional balance in mind. It offers an experience of "health education through food," where you can naturally deepen your understanding of your body while enjoying your meal.

Menu: Cold noodle-style soup pasta with Nakajima greens and brown rice pasta. Price: 1,890 yen (tax included)

Seasonal medicinal soup

3 deli items + salad

1. Beet potato salad
   This deli incorporates ingredients containing polyphenols derived from beets. Beets are sometimes called "edible blood transfusions," and their unique, vibrant color enhances the overall appearance and visual appeal of the dish.
2. Bitter melon and Japanese angelica salad with plum mayonnaise
   Bitter melon, often called the king of summer vegetables, is rich in vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is generally known as a nutrient that helps reduce fatigue and maintain healthy skin. Additionally, the flower bud mushroom is rich in beta-glucan, and this menu incorporates the principles of medicinal cuisine while also paying attention to color and nutritional balance.
   And then there's Yamato Toki, which is associated with Nara Prefecture. It's a traditional Japanese herb characterized by its unique aroma, and in medicinal cuisine, it's a popular ingredient for warming the body, and it's been attracting attention in recent years.
3. Fig and homemade ricotta caprese
   This menu uses ricotta cheese to provide calcium. Ricotta cheese is a dairy product containing milk-derived protein and calcium, and is characterized by its mild flavor. Furthermore, the figs contain plant-based estrogen, offering potential beauty benefits. It's a simple yet healthy and well-balanced dish.

Cold noodle-style soup pasta with Nakajima greens and brown rice pasta

This dish uses brown rice pasta infused with Nakajima greens and features a refreshing soup inspired by the cold noodles originating in Tsuruhashi, Osaka. By incorporating Osaka's renowned kimchi, lactic acid bacteria are added, enhancing its value as a fermented food. Tomato juice is also used in the soup, resulting in a dish that offers the potential antioxidant benefits of lycopene.

<About Nakajima Nana>

Nakajima greens are a traditional vegetable from the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, containing nutrients important for maintaining women's health, such as folic acid, iron, and zinc. The Nakajima greens pasta used in this dish is a product of "motto&", a gluten-free pasta brand launched as part of support for entrepreneurs within the company project "Asuniwa project". It is proposed as a menu item that combines the use of local ingredients with health benefits.
Throughout the meal, the themes of "fermentation," "local ingredients," and "women's health" are central, creating a lunch menu where you can naturally learn about and experience Feminine Care while you eat.

Interactive program for mothers and daughters

Through learning and food experiences, we create a space where people can naturally discuss women's health, a topic that is often difficult to talk about. We provide an opportunity for parents and children to take their first step towards Feminine Care.

Encouraging the practice of self-medication

Rohto Pharmaceutical will continue to support self-care even after the event by providing information and distributing samples related to Feminine Care.

Event Overview

Event Name	"Understanding Women's Bodies and Self-Care: A Mother-Daughter Relationship"
Date and time	July 24, 2026 (Friday) Self-Medication Day 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
venue	ROHTO RECIPE Umeda NU Chayamachi Plus Store
subject	25 mother-daughter pairs (50 people total) (planned) (Applications were also accepted separately through Osaka Prefecture's official SNS, Rohto Pharmaceutical's community site and official SNS. *Applications are now closed.)
Content	Feminine Care seminar, lunch with drinks and dessert included in the special menu mentioned above, mother-daughter Feminine Care talk, etc.

From July 24th (Friday) to September 3rd (Thursday), ROHTO RECIPE will be offering the same lunch menu and providing information on women's health to customers who visit the restaurant. (Visiting the restaurant is not limited to female customers.)

Future developments

Rohto Pharmaceutical aims to create a society where everyone can live life to the fullest, and will support increased understanding of women's health issues and behavioral change. Through this event, we hope to encourage people to view Feminine Care not as something special, but as an integral part of daily self-medication, and to provide an opportunity for as many people as possible to focus on their own bodies.
Furthermore, through a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Osaka Prefecture, we will work together to contribute even more to the health of the residents of the prefecture.

What is ROHTO RECIPE?

"ROHTO RECIPE" opened in January 2023, and its brand concept is "Feeling energized from the bottom of your stomach." It offers a delicious, healthy, and sustainable food experience by blending ingredients and cooking methods in a way that is uniquely Rohto, tailored to each individual and at each moment. Starting with food, it aims to become a well-being food community where people who share this philosophy can connect.

Store Information

Store name	ROHTO RECIPE Umeda NU Chayamachi Plus Store
location	NU Chayamachi PLUS 2nd Floor, 8-26 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Opening hours	11:00-22:00（L.O. 21:00）／TEL:06-6131-8071

What is the Osaka EXPO Healthy Menu?

Osaka Prefecture is promoting the development of a healthy eating environment and advocating for "VOS menus," which are healthy menus that take into consideration the amount of vegetables, oil, and salt, with the aim of extending the healthy life expectancy of its residents. Menus that combine a main dish and a side dish and meet all of the following criteria are approved as "VOS menus." Furthermore, in commemoration of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, menus that meet the above criteria while also incorporating elements of Osaka-produced products and Osaka gourmet food have been approved as "Osaka EXPO Healthy Menus."

<VOS Menu Criteria>

V: Vegetables (120g or more, including mushrooms and seaweed; potatoes are not included.)
O: Suitable oil (Fat energy ratio 30% or less)
S: Appropriate Salt Content (Sodium equivalent: 3.0g or less)

What is the gluten-free pasta brand "motto&"?

This brand was developed by Not & LLC, a company born from Rohto Pharmaceutical's in-house venture program, "Asuniwa project Project." Based on the philosophy of "reconnecting people and land, industry and society," the company is working to create a system for the sustainable development of local industries through product development that utilizes the regional resources of Noto.

• About Knot& LLC's Initiatives: Preventing a 6,000-year-old tradition from breaking. The determination born in the disaster-stricken area and the challenge of "knot&" to reconnect Noto with society | JIDL: A place that makes your heart leap and your body rejoice.
• motto& Official Instagram: @mottoand_official