Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima addressed public concern on June 11 over a viral photo showing a school lunch with only one piece of karaage, describing it as “shocking” and pledging to improve meal quality, according to NHK. He said he respects the effort by nutritionists but emphasized the need to ensure both quality and appearance meet public expectations. Takashima stated that the city will provide budget support, including potential supplementary funding, to prevent children from being affected by inflation. From the second term of this fiscal year, Fukuoka plans to begin offering free school lunches as part of its family support initiatives, with attention now turning to how food quality can be maintained under budgetary pressure. Source: NHK
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