'GariGarikun' ice treat coming to school lunches in east Japan city
FUKAYA, Saitama -- The government of this east Japan city will offer popular "GariGarikun" ice treats from Akagi Nyugyo Co. for school lunches at 29 p
FUKAYA, Saitama -- The city government is set to serve beloved GariGarikun ice treats from local company Akagi Nyugyo Co. for school lunches at 29 public elementary and junior high schools to help students combat the lingering summer heat. A final-day budget bill was unanimously approved by the municipal assembly on Sept. 25. The icy product will be offered four times by the end of October to around 9,600 students.
This marks the first time GariGarikun will be served citywide for school lunches. The initiative was sparked by a ¥5.04 million ($32,000) donation to the city, intended to aid children's health and foster a love for their hometown. GariGarikun was selected due to its popularity across Japan since its introduction in 1981. The program will end in October as temperatures drop with the arrival of autumn.
The city official expressed disappointment, noting that September has been unusually rainy this year, typically a time for severe late-summer heat in Fukaya.
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