"Help Us as Soon as Possible," Say Parents in Desperation; Lunch Fees for Children Attending Free Schools in Okinawa Prefecture Are More Expensive than Public School Lunch Fees

A survey by the Okinawa Free School Place Operators Liaison Council on the 29th revealed that the cost of packed lunches for children attending free schools in Okinawa Prefecture is between 5,000 and 10,000 yen per month for five days a week. Some parents pay more than 10,000 yen, which is equivalent to or more than the school lunch fees at public schools.