School Lunch & Food Education

Our Approach to Food Education

Children enjoying their school lunch

Freshly Prepared, Homemade Meals Every Day

At UKB, we prepare fresh, homemade meals in our own kitchen every day, using carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods. We incorporate seasonal ingredients as well as selected ingredients sourced from Japan. To help children discover a variety of flavors and foods, we prepare the same ingredients in different ways, making mealtimes enjoyable while broadening their food experiences. Our morning snacks are also freshly prepared in-house, supporting children’s growth and development through nutritious food every day.

Children enjoying their school lunch

Developing Healthy Eating Skills from an Early Age

Early childhood is an important stage of significant physical and emotional development, when the foundations of lifelong eating habits are formed. At UKB, we see mealtimes as more than simply an opportunity to provide nutrition. We consider food education an important part of supporting children’s overall growth.
By experiencing a variety of ingredients and flavors and discovering feelings such as “This is delicious,” “I’d like to try it,” and “What is this?”, children naturally develop curiosity and interest in food. Through these experiences, we help build the foundations for a healthy body and mind, as well as positive eating habits that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Children enjoying their school lunch together

Making Mealtimes Together Fun and Enjoyable

At UKB, we value the experience of sitting around the same table and enjoying meals together with friends and teachers. “Food tastes better when we eat together” and “My friend is eating it, so I want to try it too.” These everyday experiences encourage children to become curious about new foods and help them develop a positive relationship with eating.
By sharing meals together, children discover not only the joy of eating, but also the pleasure of connecting with others and developing a sense of gratitude for food.

Features of Our School Lunches

Food allergy accommodations

Food Allergy Accommodations

We provide individual accommodations based on each child’s dietary needs and allergies.

Learning how to use utensils

Learning to Use Utensils

We gently teach children how to use spoons and forks correctly.

Children enjoying additional servings

Additional Servings

Children can ask for additional servings according to their appetite, allowing them to enjoy a satisfying and pleasant mealtime.

Experiencing multicultural cuisine

Multicultural Food Experiences

Once a month, we serve local Thai cuisine, giving children an opportunity to experience another culture through food.

Special meals for seasonal events

Seasonal & Celebration Meals

We offer special menus inspired by seasonal events and Japanese traditions, such as somen noodles for Tanabata.

Children participating in a food education experience

Hands-on Food Education

Through our annual food education program with MOS BURGER, children experience making hamburgers themselves. By handling ingredients and learning about the cooking process, they discover the joy of preparing food and develop a greater interest in what they eat.