The town subsidizes meal costs (side-dish costs) at daycare centers, kindergartens, and similar in the town, up to ¥5,100 a month
Hinodekko Pakupaku School Meal Support Subsidy / Hinode Town
Hinodekko Pakupaku School Meal Support SubsidyHinode TownChildcare facilities in the town
The town subsidizes side-dish costs at daycare and kindergartens
Side-dish costs for age 3–5 classesUp to ¥5,100/monthSubsidized by the town to make them free
- Children attending facilities outside the town are not covered
From October 2025, the town subsidizes meal costs (side-dish costs, fukushoku-hi) for children in age 3–5 classes at childcare facilities in the town, up to ¥5,100 a month, making them free. For age 0–2 classes at licensed daycare and similar, they are already free along with the daycare fee. It is for parents of children enrolled at licensed daycare centers, certified centers for early childhood education and care, kindergartens, or unlicensed childcare facilities in the town. Children attending facilities outside the town are not covered.
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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 living in Hinode Town whose child is enrolled at a licensed daycare center, certified center for early childhood education and care, kindergarten, or unlicensed childcare facility in the town
Notes
Subsidy guidelines: https://www.town.hinode.tokyo.jp/cmsfiles/contents/0000004/4409/pakupaku.pdf