School lunch fees are ¥0 at city-run elementary and junior high schools
Exemption from School Lunch Fees / Sumida City
Exemption from School Lunch FeesSumida CityCity-run elementary and junior high schoolsNo income limit
School lunch is ¥0 at city-run elementary and junior high schools
School lunch fees¥0Out-of-district students also covered
Students at Sumida City-run elementary and junior high schools do not need to pay school lunch fees. This is because the city has exempted the collection itself, and there is no division by income. The city explains that this is carried out for the time being from October 2023. Students who live outside the city but attend city-run schools (out-of-district attendance) are also covered. In the FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027) budget, ¥1,048.96 million is allocated to the program to reduce parents' school lunch costs, up from ¥1,009.18 million the previous year.
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 attending Sumida City-run elementary and junior high schools (including out-of-district students)
Notes
Carried out for the time being from October 2023.¥1,048.959 million (previous year ¥1,009.178 million) is budgeted in FY2026 for the program to reduce parents' school lunch costs.Out-of-district students are also covered. There is a separate program for those attending schools other than city-run schools.