2018 Volume 76 Issue Supplement Pages S12-S22
Objective: This study aimed to outline the operation of the Japanese school lunch system with reference to the cooking delivery system, operation organization, finances, and management resources, in addition to discussing the development of a sustainable school lunch system.
Method: Laws and public notices, and general statistical surveys of the relevant government bodies and municipalities published on the Internet have been cited to enable foreign countries to utilize the discussed contents in the implementation of such programs in their country.
Results: Japanese school lunches are systematized and operated under the guidance of the Board of Education of the Prefecture or designated city and the Board of Education of the municipality based on the laws established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The operation system has been developed to ensure continuous safety management to avoid health hazards owing to school lunch consumption.
Conclusions: The School Lunch Act and many other laws and regulations related to the school lunch enabled the establishment of a sustainable system for the provision of school lunch in Japan. Japan employs a cooking delivery system in which designated personnel decide and establish an organized system according to specific guidelines. These factors helped construct this sustainable system.
