CIVIBADemocracy and Civic Practices

Project

Kodomo Shokudo / Musubie

Tokio · Nationwide · Japan

Civic foodCommons and belonging2012 / red 2018

A network of community canteens that reached a record 12,601 in 2025, outnumbering public high schools. Conceived not only against child poverty but as an ibasho for the whole community and for intergenerational exchange.

Led by
NPO certificada
Status
Active
Participation
Community led
Visitable
Yes (local canteens)
Website
musubie.org ↗
Contact
Form ↗
Last reviewed
8 September 2026

Verification

Verified

This place is backed by at least one primary and one secondary source, reviewed within the last twelve months. The sources appear below with their consultation dates.

  • Verified two sources including a primary one, or first-hand knowledge of the place
  • Partial one source on record
  • Unverified starting knowledge, sources pending

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