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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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).

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.

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.

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.