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More eateries in Japan serving up social good as the main course
More eateries in Japan prioritising inclusivity, work-life balance over profits
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Walter Sim Japan Correspondent In Tokyo, Walter Sim
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Depending on when you visit, the kitchen assistants at Mirai Shokudo - a socially innovative eatery in the heart of Tokyo whose name means "future cafeteria" in Japanese - may be high school students, the unemployed, or even foreign tourists.
The 12-seater restaurant, built on the idea of an inclusive community, allows customers to help out in exchange for a meal, which they may also donate to the needy.
