School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is free (from April 2024)
Free School Lunch / Akishima City
Free School LunchAkishima CityCity elementary and junior high schools
School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is free
Cost for parents¥0Free since April 2024; continuing in FY2026
- Monthly lunch fees are ¥5,045–5,752 for elementary school and ¥6,382 for junior high school
As support for households with children affected by rising prices, the city has made school lunch free at city elementary and junior high schools since April 2024, and continues this in FY2026. School lunch fees were revised in April 2026 (monthly ¥5,045–5,752 for elementary school and ¥6,382 for junior high school), but parents pay ¥0.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Students enrolled in Akishima City elementary and junior high schools who receive school lunch