I’m running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2026 to support KIDSDOOR, a nonprofit organization that helps children and adolescents growing up in challenging circumstances in Japan. KIDSDOOR works to address child poverty, educational inequality, gaps in access to sports, technology, and career preparation, and the challenges faced by single-parent households - all issues that can shape a child’s future in profound ways. Their vision is a society where every child can have hopes and dreams and grow up happily.

It’s especially meaningful to run my first marathon in the city where I’m from and to support an organization doing this work. I can’t wait to run this marathon with the encouragement of my family and friends, from those coming from overseas, to those traveling within Japan, to friends who can step outside their front door in Tokyo to cheer, and those supporting from home. I’m honored and grateful for support coming from so many places.

You can learn more about KIDSDOOR and their initiatives on their website (translate to English). Your donation will help fund programs that give children the opportunities to grow and to thrive.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

Minori

2026年3月1日、私は東京マラソンを走り、KIDSDOOR（キッズドア）という日本の子ども・若者を支援する非営利団体を応援します。