Free school lunch at city-run elementary and junior high schools (no application needed)
Free School Lunch / Toshima City
Free School LunchToshima CityCity-run elementary and junior high studentsNo application needed
School lunch is free at city-run elementary and junior high schools
School lunch feesFreeJust by being enrolled; no procedure needed
Students at Toshima City-run elementary and junior high schools do not pay school lunch fees (food costs). Since September 2023, the city has paid the full amount with public funds.
No procedure is needed. You do not need to submit an application or register a bank account; lunch is free just by being enrolled.
If your child attends a school that is not city-run and you are approved for school expense assistance, the actual cost of school lunch that parents pay is provided.
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 Toshima City-run elementary and junior high schools