Comachi Plus Selected for Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund 2026

Comachi Plus (headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Yumiko Mori, hereinafter 'Comachi Plus') announces its selection for the Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund 2026, a grant program operated by Suntory Holdings Limited.

With this grant, Comachi Plus will launch a project titled 'Creating an Integrated Community Space for Children’s Recharge, Learning, and Working.'

The initiative aims to establish interconnected local spaces where adolescents can feel safe (recharge), discover their passions (learning), and work authentically (working). By integrating these three elements, the project will foster a community environment where every child can envision and build their own future, in collaboration with local residents.

More details (Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund official website): 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 supports initiatives that expand opportunities and environments for youth aged 10 to mid-20s to recognize their inherent potential and cultivate meaningful connections within their communities and society.

Program details (Suntory 'Kimi wa Michisu' Fund 2026 Grant Program Overview): https://www.suntory.co.jp/company/csr/kimi_wa_michisu/program.html

Grant period: July 2026 – June 2028

Selected Project Details

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Creating an Integrated Community Space for Children’s Recharge, Learning, and Working

Comment from President Yumiko Mori

Currently, communities lack safe spaces where adolescents can recharge, learning environments where they can discover their interests, and workplaces where they can express themselves authentically. This project aims to create communities where children can find happiness in the life paths they choose, and envision a future of meaningful work through supportive spaces and learning opportunities.

With this grant, we will advance the development of an integrated community space that connects these three pillars. Specifically, we will strengthen human resource development and partnerships through expert mentoring, establish an independent fund, and expand outreach activities. We aim to scale our efforts into everyday, widespread community engagement, working alongside local residents to build inclusive communities where every child can imagine their future.

About the Organization

Certified NPO Comachi Plus aims to create a society where parenting is enriched by community support. The organization operates two café-style community spaces, hosting dialogue forums on child development, school non-attendance, and dual-care challenges.

With 40 staff members and 400 registered volunteers, Comachi Plus leverages partnerships with businesses and local shops to promote baby-friendly communities and manages neighborhood association administrative services. Through these networks, the organization collaborates with local residents to build communities where children can envision their own futures.

[President] Yumiko Mori [Established] April 1, 2013 [Headquarters] Totsuka Ward, Yokohama City [Main Activities] Operating café-style community spaces, facilitating dialogue on development and school non-attendance, promoting baby-friendly communities, managing neighborhood association operations

[Awards] Grand Minister Award, Cabinet Office, in the 'Supporter for the Future' category at the 3rd 'Future-Creating Child-Centered Award' (Reiwa 7) / Runner-up at the 12th Regional Revitalization Awards [Official Website] https://comachiplus.org/

Inquiries

Comachi Plus, Inc.

Please contact via the organization’s official website.

URL: https://comachiplus.org/