Daisan Kazoku Selected for Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund 2026

Daisan Kazoku (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Haruka Okumura, hereinafter referred to as 'Daisan Kazoku') announces its selection for the 'Suntory Kimi wa Michisu Fund 2026' program implemented by Suntory Holdings Limited.

With this grant, Daisan Kazoku will launch an initiative titled 'An Event Program Enabling Teens Facing Loneliness and Isolation to Take Their First Step into the Real World.'

The program aims to create a support system that empowers children and youth struggling online to gain the courage to take action through creative activities and peer connections, ultimately guiding them to consult with school counselors or child consultation centers when needed.

Details: https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/kimi_wa_michisu/selected_organization.html

About the Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund

The 'Suntory Kimi wa Michisu Fund' is a grant program supporting initiatives that expand opportunities and environments for adolescents and young adults (ages 10s to mid-20s) to recognize their inherent potential and nurture meaningful connections within their communities and society.

Official Website: https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/kimi_wa_michisu/program.html

Grant Period: July 2026 to June 2028

Submitted Project

Selected Project Name

An Event Program Enabling Teens Facing Loneliness and Isolation to Take Their First Step into the Real World

Project Details

Teenagers experiencing loneliness and isolation gather on our online bulletin board. Through 'Ura ○○ no Hi' (Retro ○○ Day), we conduct creative activities both online and offline aligned with seasonal events to provide emotional care and alleviate feelings of loneliness.

Furthermore, through 'Action Day,' participants collectively commit to taking a step into the real world by promising to consult with school counselors or child consultation centers.

We aim to build a system that reconnects children and youth—previously unable to access existing support systems or safe spaces—back into the real world.

Comment from President Haruka Okumura upon Selection

Social issues concerning children, such as suicide and abuse, are increasing. While young people have always faced difficulties, a defining characteristic of today is the high tendency toward self-blame and social isolation.

We exist as 'Daisan Kazoku'—the Third Family—to ensure that no adolescent struggling with 'I can't go on' is left alone until they can believe 'It's going to be okay.'

As a third party, we support youth with a stance of 'non-intrusive support,' helping them find a sense of belonging outside their immediate family (the First Family) or local community (the Second Family).

Organization Overview

Daisan Kazoku is an NPO that provides 'non-intrusive support' to adolescents who fall through the cracks of conventional support systems.

We act as a third party to help these vulnerable youth shift their mindset from 'I can't go on' to 'It's going to be okay.'

[President] Haruka Okumura

[Incorporation Date] March 23, 2023

[Operational Bases] Nationwide (online), Tokyo, Kanagawa

[Address] 2F, Taisei Building, 3-chome Aioi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

[Awards] Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2023, Youth National Honor Award (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), Yokohama City Gender Equality Contribution Award, among others

[Official Website] https://daisan-kazoku.com

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

Daisan Kazoku Contact Form: https://daisan-kazoku.com/contact