Second Harvest Japan Relaunches 'Kids Café' to Support Children's Growth Through Food
Second Harvest Japan, the first food bank in Japan, will relocate and relaunch its 'Kids Café' at Riceman Lab on April 3, 2026, to support children's healthy growth through diverse food experiences.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 20:00
Second Harvest Japan (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter '2HJ'), Japan's first food bank, will relocate its 'Kids Café' (https://kidscafe.2hj.org/) to Riceman Lab, 2HJ's communication space, and relaunch it on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Under the slogan 'Food for All,' 2HJ has continuously provided food assistance to those in need. Among these efforts, 2HJ has operated 'Kids Café' in collaboration with Nu Skin Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) to support children in need of food assistance.
This time, the café will be repositioned as 'a place that offers children various experiences through food,' and its base will be relocated to Riceman Lab and relaunched. To support the healthy growth of children who will lead the future, 2HJ aims to provide a wider variety of experiential opportunities, collaborating with diverse stakeholders who have jointly provided food assistance.
Furthermore, Riceman Lab will also host various events such as seminars, training sessions, and joint CSR activities, with the aim of strengthening relationships with stakeholders essential for building a food safety net and creating new collaborations.
Moving forward, 2HJ will continue to promote collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to build a food safety net where everyone can safely receive sufficient nutritious food when needed, both in normal times and during emergencies.
【About Kids Café】
Address: Riceman Lab, 1F Residence Yanagiichi Minami, 4-5-10 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Operating Hours: Every Friday and Saturday, 13:30-17:30
*Closed on public holidays, Golden Week, 2HJ's summer holidays, and New Year's holidays
Eligible Users: Children and guardians in need of food assistance
Usage Fee: Free
Programs Offered: Light meals, snacks, various events by 2HJ's supporting companies and volunteers, etc.
Details: https://kidscafe.2hj.org/
【Support from Nu Skin Japan】
2HJ has received continuous support from Nu Skin Japan Co., Ltd. since 2006, with cumulative donations totaling 551,951,195 yen (as of the end of December 2025). Currently, Nu Skin Japan provides a monthly donation of 1.5 million yen and regular volunteer cooperation to deliver over 22,000 meals each month to children living in orphanages and single-parent households. Additionally, as a joint support project, they conduct 'Food for Kids,' which provides food packages filled with rice and seasonings, and 'Food Drive,' where surplus food from households is donated, twice a year for a total of two months, jointly promoting support activities for children.
FAQ
What kind of place is Kids Café?
It's a free space offering diverse experiences to children and their guardians in need of food assistance, through light meals, snacks, and various events.
When will Kids Café open at its new location?
It will relocate to Riceman Lab and reopen on Friday, April 3, 2026. It will operate every Friday and Saturday.
What kind of support does Nu Skin Japan provide?
Since 2006, they have continuously donated over 500 million yen. They jointly provide over 22,000 meals monthly, volunteer activities, and food drives.