School lunch free for everyone at city-run elementary and junior high schools, with no income limit
Free School Lunch / Koto City
Free School LunchKoto CityCity-run elementary and junior high schoolsNo income limit
School lunch is free for everyone at city-run elementary and junior high schools
School lunch fees¥0No income limit
Since October 2023, school lunch fees have been free, with no income limit, for all students at Koto City-run elementary schools, junior high schools, and compulsory education schools.
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 at Koto City-run elementary schools, junior high schools, and compulsory education schools
Notes
School lunch at city-run elementary, junior high, and compulsory education schools has been free from October 2023.For support with school lunch fees for children at Tokyo metropolitan special needs schools, contact the School Lunch and Health Section, School Affairs Division, Board of Education Secretariat (03-3647-9177).