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Molten, Aiming to be a Social Brand, Launches JFA Crowdfunding Project 'Delivering Buildable Soccer Balls to Children's Homes Nationwide' on June 16

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Published Jun 8, 2026 7:06 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:50 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Molten Corporation and the Japan Football Association (JFA) are launching a crowdfunding project to deliver buildable soccer balls, 'MY FOOTBALL KIT,' to children's residential facilities across Japan.
The project runs from June 16 to August 19, aiming to provide growth opportunities through experiential learning.

Molten Corporation and the Japan Football Association (JFA) are launching a crowdfunding project to deliver buildable soccer balls, 'MY FOOTBALL KIT,' to children's residential facilities across Japan. The project runs from June 16 to August 19, aiming to provide growth opportunities through experiential learning.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000147112.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 8, 2026

Molten Corporation, in collaboration with the Japan Football Association (JFA), is launching the project 'Delivering Buildable Soccer Balls to Children's Homes Nationwide' via the JFA crowdfunding platform.

The 'MY FOOTBALL KIT' provided in this project is a buildable soccer ball developed by Molten with the goal of becoming a social brand that addresses social issues through products and services. By assembling the ball themselves and playing with the completed product, children gain hands-on experience, fostering the joy of creation and a sense of challenge.

This marks the second implementation of JFA crowdfunding, following the 2025 initiative. The previous project received 1,308,250 yen from 114 supporters, successfully delivering experiences to over 600 children across 21 facilities in 8 prefectures. This project aims to expand the scale and increase the number of facilities supported, continuing to reduce experiential inequality and provide educational and sports support.

Project Overview - Name: Delivering Buildable Soccer Balls to Children's Homes Nationwide - Organizers: Molten Corporation, Japan Football Association - Period: June 16 (Tue) – August 19 (Wed) - Funding usage: Activity funds, personnel expenses, procurement of rewards

Rewards - JFA Crowdfunding exclusive design BALL KIT - Emperor's Cup official match balls signed by Naohiro Ishikawa, Yoshito Okubo, and Yoichiro Kakitani, plus photos - Idea creation workshop onsite training - 'Secret of the Ball' onsite class - Emperor's Cup final pair tickets & Emperor's Cup official match ball

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Organizations: CAMPFIRE
Products / services: MY FOOTBALL KIT

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FAQ

What is the name of the Molten product being delivered to children's homes in Japan starting June 16?

The product is called 'MY FOOTBALL KIT,' a buildable soccer ball designed for experiential learning.

Which brand is collaborating with the Japan Football Association on the June 16 crowdfunding project?

Molten Corporation is collaborating with the Japan Football Association for the crowdfunding initiative.

When does the Molten and JFA crowdfunding campaign for 'MY FOOTBALL KIT' officially end?

The crowdfunding campaign ends on August 19, as scheduled in the project timeline.

How does the 'MY FOOTBALL KIT' by Molten support children in residential facilities across Japan?

It provides growth opportunities through hands-on assembly and experiential learning with the buildable soccer ball.

What specific date marks the launch of the JFA and Molten crowdfunding project in 2024?

The crowdfunding project launched on June 16, 2024, targeting children's homes nationwide.

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