How A Japanese Megakitchen Prepares Thousands Of School Lunches Everyday | Big Batches

Musashino City School Lunch & Dietary Education Promotion Foundation in Japan prepares massive quantities of school lunches, called kyushoku, every day. Employing a staff of 70 workers, the kitchen is able to cook and package all of its meals in three hours so they can be delivered hot and fresh for lunchtime.

We got an inside look into the foundation's massive kitchen to see how cooks prepare these lunches in such big batches.

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How A Japanese Mega-Kitchen Prepares Thousands Of School Lunches Everyday | Big Batches

[tpop]

The calibre and cleanliness of the food even surpasses most restaurants.

[anthonyfrench]

I'm a teacher in Japan and the school lunches are absolutely incredible in both taste and healthiness. Also each region has their own regional school lunch!

[RdeRaro]

I love how senior citizens are taking care of the new generations. It gives a stable job source and purpose.

[laerwen]

This looks so incredibly wholesome and healthy compared to what I grew up with at school. Pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, microwaved canned carrots and corn. Much of it heated from frozen. Better than nothing but not nearly as wholesome and unprocessed. I'd be thrilled if any kid of mine grew up eating this well like Japanese children.

[mixeddrinks]

This video didn't really mention it, but the kids are the ones helping to serve their fellow classmates, with the help of the teachers and volunteer parents etc, grandparents that are retired are often out there doing the crosswalk duty and helping with the serving as well. You can see examples around 8:36 etc

[butterbetty]

In Japan, there is a concept called “Shokuiku” (Dietary Education). Good eating habits are the foundation of everything. Hunger causes conflict, and satiety breeds cooperation. I hope that children in all countries can eat at school.🍱🥛🍞

[GamalKevin]

_"Our menu is intended to serve as examples one day when children become responsible for food on the table."_

It really takes a village to raise one child. Bravo 👏

[FinancialShinanigan]

I imagine American mega kitchens just having microwaves and deep fryers

[faizzatanggol]

So amazing to see how Japan is able to prepare big batches of healthy, nutritious food for their schoolchildren! And the price per meal is not bad at all. I wish my country had something similar!

[BFRIZZLE]

Japan is light years ahead of where we should be. Much respect.

[OtterEleven]

It is nice seeing factory employees in such high spirits.

[mightychondria]

I voted this - Top notch! # 1 on the list, The most cleanest, sterile, healthy and nutritious school meal on earth. Japanese highly prioritized their children’s cleanliness and nutrition because they are the future generations, they are the pride of their country!

[GrfulSunflowr]

This is called kyushoku and it's an amazing system, and very cheap for parents! The students also usually serve their classmates, like how they also clean their own classrooms. I think it's wonderful and wish the US where I live would care this much about our children having a well rounded education like this.

[Sjalabais]

"Children are taste-sensitive" and, yet, they eat these fantastic dishes with joy. This kitchen does an amazing job - let's hope it's a guiding star to the cheap goo many countries serve to their kids, if they even get warm meals at all.

[Isa-ruvk]

Knowing that the mothers are the ones preparing the meals for their children warms my heart for some reason.

[cappa]

I was able to live a school life with peace of mind by eating such a school lunch. Japanese children know what kind of process the school lunch is in front of them now. That's because I take a class to observe the process of making. I am grateful to the people who work hard and continue to make school lunches that are safe, delicious, and help children grow.

[MrGetItIn]

Incredible to see the results of a developed society that values and prioritizes its children. Cannot even fathom school children in the US having access to such affordable, nutritious food.

[softnest]

While here in America [actual menu from a local school], the kids are having:
* Hamburgers with french fries
* Turkey & cheese on a roll with potatoes fries
* Chicken nuggets or chicken fingers
* 2 slices of W/G 3x5 Pizza with romaine salad [that's healthy]
* Popcorn chicken or grilled chicken parmigiana
* Macaroni & cheese
* Beef or chicken tacos with shredded cheddar cheese
* Meatballs with sauce on whole grain roll
* Not to mention Domino's pizza partnered with the school to provide pizza 4 times a month

Healthy & delicious!

[ReesesCupsable]

This should be what every country should strived for. Japan is the gold standard of quality, cleanliness and great hygiene.

[ditzydoo]

I see this as a model for all school lunch programs. Using local sustainable and organic items when available. Bravo, bravo to you one and all.