Japan

This month, I posted 'Prison Food in Japan', and it got almost 400 views on @paragraph! 

For anyone who hasn’t read it yet, the thread 🧵  below covers the main points.

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2. Dietary Rules and Regulations

Everyone eats the same meals at the same time. Exchanging food between inmates is strictly prohibited to prevent hierarchical relationships.
Calorie content varies (1,300-1,600 kcal) based on work assignments, not physical size.

3. Food Restrictions and Safety

-No sashimi (to prevent food poisoning)
-No skewered foods (potential weapons)
-Plastic spoons only, no forks
-Special menus available for foreign inmates considering cultural and religious needs.

4. Seasonal Considerations

-Special meals for holidays (New Year's, Christmas)
-Ice cream served weekly in summer months
-Cold noodles in summer, hot noodles in winter
-Seasonal treats on national holidays

5. Kitchen Operations

-2-13 inmates cook for about 350 people
-Cooks selected based on good behavior and physical ability
-Each cook prepares food for approximately 30 people

6. Interesting Cultural Note

Unlike other countries, Japan doesn't have a "last meal" system for death row inmates due to same-day execution notices. Fresh sweets are offered on an altar instead.

1. Menu Structure and Timing

Three meals served daily at fixed times: breakfast (7 AM), lunch (12 PM), and dinner (5 PM). Menus are planned one month in advance by a registered dietitian. Also Daily food budget is 435 yen( ~3$) per inmate).