Power Lunch at Japanese Schools

Students get a sneak peek at what’s on today’s menu by looking in on the kitchen preparations.

Kawaguchi Yoshie, the head nutritionist, makes sure the flavor of the soup is just right.

The temperature of the fried tuna is carefully checked to ensure it is properly cooked.

Students in Takagi Kenji’s first-grade class transport lunch from the kitchen to their classroom.

Fifth-grade teacher Ichinose Hideomi makes a point of encouraging his students to eat every last bite of their lunches.

The fifth-grade students have once again polished off everything on the menu.