New 'Step-up Juku' Classroom Opens at Toyota Showroom: Combining Education and Meals
On April 11, 2026, the 'Step-up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom' was inaugurated at Toyota Mobility Tokyo's showroom. It provides free learning support and meals to local students using a mobile kitchen vehicle.
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The opening ceremony for 'Step-up Juku Higashi-Shinjuku Classroom' was held on April 11, 2026, at the Toyota Mobility Tokyo Biz Fleet Shinjuku Showroom. Starting April 18, the school will offer weekly Saturday classes providing high-quality, free, or low-cost tutoring for elementary and junior high students. To provide fresh meals in a facility without a kitchen, a specialized mobile unit called 'MOVABLE,' equipped with cooking and washing facilities, has been introduced. The program is operated by the NPO Ishintai UNESCO Club and features student volunteers as mentors.
FAQ
How are meals prepared in a facility without a kitchen?
Meals are prepared using 'MOVABLE,' a specialized vehicle equipped with cooking and cleaning facilities.