School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is free (from October 2023, for the time being)
Fuchu City Public Funding of School Lunch Fees and Subsidy in Lieu of School Lunch / Fuchu City
Fuchu City Public Funding of School Lunch Fees and Subsidy in Lieu of School LunchFuchu CityCity elementary and junior high schools
School lunch at city elementary and junior high schools is free
School lunch feesFreeFrom October 2023, for the time being
- Children who bring a packed lunch receive the monthly lunch fee × months
Since October 2023, Fuchu City has made school lunch free, paid with public funds, for students receiving school lunch at city elementary and junior high schools. It was originally planned to run until March 2024, but continues for the time being from FY2024 onward. For parents of students who bring a packed lunch instead of school lunch, the city subsidizes the number of packed-lunch months multiplied by the monthly lunch fee for the grade (¥4,300 to ¥5,200).
SIMULATOR
How much, based on the months you bring a packed lunch?
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
Parents of students enrolled at Fuchu City elementary and junior high schools who receive school lunch
Notes
The period is "from October 1, 2023, for the time being". For children attending schools other than city schools (national, private, etc.), contact the city.
Subsidy in lieu of school lunch: https://www.city.fuchu.tokyo.jp/kosodate/kyoiku/shogakukin/bento-josei.html