School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is ¥0
Free School Lunch at City Elementary and Junior High Schools / Chofu City
Free School Lunch at City Elementary and Junior High SchoolsChofu CityCity elementary and junior high schoolsNo procedure needed
School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is ¥0
School lunch fee¥0A subsidy equal to the lunch fee if your child brings a packed lunch
Chofu City makes school lunch free at city elementary and junior high schools, and parents do not need to do any procedures. In FY2026, the public share per meal is ¥323 for grades 1–2, ¥337 for grades 3–4, ¥350 for grades 5–6, and ¥415 for junior high school students. If your child cannot have school lunch because of food allergies, religious reasons, or similar and brings a packed lunch, there is a subsidy equal to the lunch fee (tell the school your child attends).
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 Chofu City elementary and junior high schools who receive school lunch
Notes
For children attending national or private elementary and junior high schools, please contact the city.