Ever since 1954, kyushoku (school lunch) has been an official part of the Japanese school curriculum. Over the years, the laws and menu items have changed, from adding the role of a nutritionist ...

The story focuses on the relationship between a middle-aged Japanese salaryman (Toshimi ... responsibility of cooking bento lunch boxes for her to take to school. With little experience in the ...

To support struggling families and encourage population growth, free school lunch programs have risen dramatically across Japan, although some municipalities are struggling to keep these going.