10/15/2026
Thank you to Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago for participating in ! We hope to make a big impact through the by partnering with Japanese consulates across the U.S.
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago has joined , TABLE FOR TWO’s annual global campaign that turns photos of rice balls into 5 school meals for children in need.
To kick things off with a uniquely Illinois touch, Consul-General Oba had an Abraham Lincoln–shaped onigiri, photographed in front of the Abraham Lincoln statue in Chicago’s Lincoln Park (Chicago Park District). Consul-General Oba also has a special message to share about the campaign. Be sure to check it out!
From October 8 to November 17, make onigiri, snap a photo, and share it with . Together, we can share the joy of Japanese food and help feed children around the world, one rice ball at a time! 🌏🍙