[Online Report Meeting on May 26] Final Report on 'Non-Interactive' Safe Space Needs Survey for 4,000 Adolescents Released
Certified NPO 3keys has released the final report of its 'Non-Interactive' Safe Space Needs Survey for approximately 4,000 adolescents nationwide. An online report meeting will be held on May 26, 2026, for media, government officials, and education/welfare professionals to share the survey results.
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Certified NPO 3keys (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takae Moriyama) has released the final report of its 'Non-Interactive' Safe Space Needs Survey for approximately 4,000 13-18 year olds nationwide. In conjunction with this, an online report meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, for media representatives, local government and administrative officials, education and welfare professionals, and researchers.
Report Meeting Application Form
For those who only wish to receive the final survey report, please apply here.
This survey highlighted that adolescents feel barriers towards places that presuppose 'interaction with others,' such as traditional children's centers and youth centers.
Approximately 30% of adolescents belong to the 'non-interaction-focused group,' which is relatively larger than the 'interaction-focused group.'
Approximately 30% of all children belong to the 'non-interaction-focused group,' who have high needs for non-interaction and privacy, such as wanting to 'spend time alone quietly' and 'not wanting to meet people they know.' It was also suggested that these children are more likely to not consult anyone when facing difficulties, potentially falling through the cracks of existing support networks.
From 'Non-Interactive' Safe Space Needs Survey Report for Junior and Senior High School Students, P24
At the report meeting on May 26, experts involved in the analysis of the survey results will present their findings, and a Q&A session will also be provided.
What kind of 'safe space' truly meets the lives and needs of children living today?
We hope to spend time with you to consider the necessary environmental design to support the safe and secure growth of children.
For those who apply for this event, regardless of attendance at the report meeting, the 'Full Final Report (PDF)' summarizing the entire survey results will be shared.
Those who only wish to download the materials can also apply via the form below.
Report Meeting Application Form
For those who only wish to receive the final survey report, please apply here.
■ Report Meeting Overview
・Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 14:00-15:00
・Method: Online (Zoom planned)
・Target: Media representatives, local government officials, education and welfare professionals, and other interested parties
・Participation Fee: Free
Overview of the Survey Report
■ Survey Period: Junior and senior high school students aged 13-18 nationwide (*1)
■ Implementation Period: September 1 - September 29, 2025 (Internet survey)
■ Valid Responses: Approximately 4,002 people (*2)
■ Survey System: Implementing Body = Certified NPO 3keys, Survey Execution = Testy Inc.
■ Target Audience: Junior and senior high school students aged 13-18 nationwide
■ Review Committee:
Teppei Aoyama: Associate Professor, Bunkyo University; Member, Children's Safe Space Creation Subcommittee, Council for Children and Families
Yoshiro Ono: Former Director, Wakayama Prefectural Mental Health and Welfare Center; Member, Children with Disabilities Support Subcommittee, Council for Children and Families
Hiromichi Kato: Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Hokkaido University; Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Sachiko Hoshi: Former Director, Minato Ward Child and Family Support Center
Takae Moriyama: Representative Director, Certified NPO 3keys
*1 Monitors of Testy Inc.'s smartphone survey app 'Powl'
*2 1,074 junior high school students (26.8%), 2,705 high school students (67.6%), 223 others (5.6%). Since the 'other' age group is diverse and difficult to interpret, some analyses only target junior and high school students (total 3,779 people).
Key Points of the Survey
Analysis of factors sought in safe spaces revealed that approximately 33% of the total have 'non-interaction-focused' needs, such as 'not wanting to meet people they know' and 'wanting to spend time alone quietly.'
Junior and senior high school students in the non-interaction-focused group are about twice as likely (approx. 22-25%) as other groups to respond that they 'do not consult anyone' when facing difficulties.
The utilization rate of children's centers by junior and senior high school students remains at a mere 3.5%, indicating that the adolescent-specific needs for 'privacy' and 'anonymity' are not being met.
About Certified NPO 3keys
Certified NPO 3keys is an organization that has been active since 2009 with the aim of creating a society where 'all children, regardless of the environment they are born and raised in, have access to necessary social resources.' They conduct various activities, including learning support for children living in child welfare facilities, operating 'Mex' (a search and consultation site for teenagers' support services), and awareness-raising activities to secure safe spaces for adolescents.
Report Meeting Application Form
For those who only wish to receive the final survey report, please apply here.
This survey highlighted that adolescents feel barriers towards places that presuppose 'interaction with others,' such as traditional children's centers and youth centers.
Approximately 30% of adolescents belong to the 'non-interaction-focused group,' which is relatively larger than the 'interaction-focused group.'
Approximately 30% of all children belong to the 'non-interaction-focused group,' who have high needs for non-interaction and privacy, such as wanting to 'spend time alone quietly' and 'not wanting to meet people they know.' It was also suggested that these children are more likely to not consult anyone when facing difficulties, potentially falling through the cracks of existing support networks.
From 'Non-Interactive' Safe Space Needs Survey Report for Junior and Senior High School Students, P24
At the report meeting on May 26, experts involved in the analysis of the survey results will present their findings, and a Q&A session will also be provided.
What kind of 'safe space' truly meets the lives and needs of children living today?
We hope to spend time with you to consider the necessary environmental design to support the safe and secure growth of children.
For those who apply for this event, regardless of attendance at the report meeting, the 'Full Final Report (PDF)' summarizing the entire survey results will be shared.
Those who only wish to download the materials can also apply via the form below.
Report Meeting Application Form
For those who only wish to receive the final survey report, please apply here.
■ Report Meeting Overview
・Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 14:00-15:00
・Method: Online (Zoom planned)
・Target: Media representatives, local government officials, education and welfare professionals, and other interested parties
・Participation Fee: Free
Overview of the Survey Report
■ Survey Period: Junior and senior high school students aged 13-18 nationwide (*1)
■ Implementation Period: September 1 - September 29, 2025 (Internet survey)
■ Valid Responses: Approximately 4,002 people (*2)
■ Survey System: Implementing Body = Certified NPO 3keys, Survey Execution = Testy Inc.
■ Target Audience: Junior and senior high school students aged 13-18 nationwide
■ Review Committee:
Teppei Aoyama: Associate Professor, Bunkyo University; Member, Children's Safe Space Creation Subcommittee, Council for Children and Families
Yoshiro Ono: Former Director, Wakayama Prefectural Mental Health and Welfare Center; Member, Children with Disabilities Support Subcommittee, Council for Children and Families
Hiromichi Kato: Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Hokkaido University; Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Sachiko Hoshi: Former Director, Minato Ward Child and Family Support Center
Takae Moriyama: Representative Director, Certified NPO 3keys
*1 Monitors of Testy Inc.'s smartphone survey app 'Powl'
*2 1,074 junior high school students (26.8%), 2,705 high school students (67.6%), 223 others (5.6%). Since the 'other' age group is diverse and difficult to interpret, some analyses only target junior and high school students (total 3,779 people).
Key Points of the Survey
Analysis of factors sought in safe spaces revealed that approximately 33% of the total have 'non-interaction-focused' needs, such as 'not wanting to meet people they know' and 'wanting to spend time alone quietly.'
Junior and senior high school students in the non-interaction-focused group are about twice as likely (approx. 22-25%) as other groups to respond that they 'do not consult anyone' when facing difficulties.
The utilization rate of children's centers by junior and senior high school students remains at a mere 3.5%, indicating that the adolescent-specific needs for 'privacy' and 'anonymity' are not being met.
About Certified NPO 3keys
Certified NPO 3keys is an organization that has been active since 2009 with the aim of creating a society where 'all children, regardless of the environment they are born and raised in, have access to necessary social resources.' They conduct various activities, including learning support for children living in child welfare facilities, operating 'Mex' (a search and consultation site for teenagers' support services), and awareness-raising activities to secure safe spaces for adolescents.