Ganso Shachi Monaka Honten Installs Donation Box to Support Children’s Cafeterias

Ganso Shachi Monaka Honten Co., Ltd. (Head office: Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi; Representative Director: Hanae Furuta) installed a donation box at its Osu main store on Monday, April 27, 2026, to support children’s cafeterias as part of its efforts to give back to the local community. Founded in 1907, the company is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop. Several years ago, it faced the risk of closure, but thanks to continued posts on X by Executive Managing Director Kenji Furuta, the shop received support from customers across Japan and was able to continue operating. This initiative was launched from the belief that, because the shop was once helped by others, it now wants to support local children. All donations collected will be given to Matsuchan, who conducts support activities including mobile children’s cafeterias in the local community, and will be used to help provide meals and safe spaces for children. Initiative overview: the donation box was installed on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the storefront of Ganso Shachi Monaka Honten. Its purpose is to support children’s cafeterias and mobile children’s cafeteria activities. The recipient is Matsuchan, who runs support activities such as mobile children’s cafeterias. Donations placed in the storefront donation box will be donated by the company. The donation amount, date, recipient, and outline of use will be reported in stages through in-store POP displays, social media, special web pages, and other channels. The shop, founded in 1907, has operated with its signature Nagoya specialty, “Ganso Shachi Monaka,” as its flagship product. Several years ago, it faced closure due to financial difficulties, but customers nationwide who learned of the shop’s situation through social media placed orders and sent messages of support, helping protect the business. Based on that experience, the company began to see giving back to the local community as a new role after rebuilding its business. Installing this donation box is the first step. After the initiative was announced on X, related videos were viewed more than 13,000 times. During Golden Week, customers who saw the posts voiced support such as, “I want to help, even if only a little,” leading to donations at the Osu main store. The shop will continue to keep the donation box in place and regularly report on the status of its support. Regarding donation transparency, funds entrusted by customers will be used to support children’s cafeteria activities. After donations are made, the company will report the donation amount, date, recipient, and outline of use through in-store POP displays, social media, and a “Giving Back Support Page” within the official online store. To help customers from outside the area learn about the initiative, the company will also open a dedicated page in its official online store and share updates on the activity’s progress. Executive Managing Director Kenji Furuta commented: “The reason our shop, once at risk of closure, is still able to preserve its noren today is thanks to the warm support of local residents and customers across Japan. As a long-established shop with 119 years of history, we want not only to deliver smiles through sweets, but also to give back to the society that supported us. We will take responsibility for this donation initiative so that it can help provide meals and places for children to belong.” For media representatives, available coverage and filming opportunities include the donation box installed at the Osu main store, customers cooperating with donations (with consent confirmed before filming), interviews with Executive Managing Director Kenji Furuta, who launched the initiative, donation report POP displays, social media posts, the dedicated page within the online store, and introductions to the supported mobile children’s cafeteria activities, subject to coordination with the recipient organization. The company will respond flexibly to coverage requests from television, newspapers, web media, and other outlets. Company profile: Ganso Shachi Monaka Honten Co., Ltd.; Representative: Hanae Furuta; Founded in 1907, with 119 years of history; flagship product “Ganso Shachi Monaka” created in 1921; Head office: 2-4-8 Matsubara, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0017; Tel: 052-321-1173; Fax: 052-321-1273; Email: shachimo aka@gmail.com; Official website and online store: https://shachimo aka.com; Access: seven-minute walk from Exit 3 of Osu Kannon Station; Business hours: weekdays and Saturdays 9:00-17:30, Sundays and holidays 9:00-17:00, with irregular closures including year-end and New Year holidays; Main sales locations: main store, PLUSTA Nagoya Chuo, PLUSTA Gift Nagoya Chuo, Nagoya Castle shop, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and others; Official X account: @shachimo aka, with approximately 63,000 followers. Inquiries: Ganso Shachi Monaka Honten Co., Ltd.; Contact: Kenji Furuta, Executive Managing Director; Tel: 052-321-1173; Email: shachimo aka@gmail.com; Address: 2-4-8 Matsubara, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi; Media response hours: weekdays 10:00-17:00, with consultations available outside these hours.