4,689 Participants, Donations Equivalent to 182,800 School Meals Collected at "WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama"
The Certified NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association (Japan) successfully held "WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama" on May 10th, gathering 4,689 participants and collecting 5,484,196 yen in donations, equivalent to approximately 182,800 school meals for children in developing countries.
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Event Report and Results
The Certified NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association (hereinafter, UN WFP Association, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture: Chairman Hiroki Ando) held "WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama" on Sunday, May 10th.
This event is a charity event aimed at eradicating hunger among children in developing countries. 4,689 participants walked through the international city of Yokohama in early summer, uniting their thoughts for support. A portion of the participation fees will be donated to the "School Feeding Support" program implemented by the UN WFP in developing countries.
In addition, 5,437,500 yen was collected, including additional donations requested during event registration, and a further 46,696 yen was collected at the venue. These donations will enable the provision of school meals to approximately 182,800 children in developing countries.
【Speeches by Speakers at the Opening Ceremony】
● Hiroki Ando, Chairman of the UN WFP Association
"Even now, many children around the world are working as valuable laborers and are unable to attend school. However, with school meals, parents are encouraged to send their children to school. School feeding support not only helps children suffering from hunger but also becomes a driving force for social development," he greeted.
● Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama
"It is important to accumulate local efforts and connect them to world peace. Let's walk together through the streets of Yokohama, thinking of children around the world," he stated powerfully.
● Daisuke Miura, Ambassador for Yokohama DeNA BayStars
"I hope that everyone's thoughts will reach children around the world and lead to their dreams and hopes through this event. Let's enjoy walking together today," he called out to the participants.
Event Outline
Event Name
WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama
https://www.walktheworld.jp/2026/
Date and Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Reception 9:00 AM, Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM
Speakers: Hiroki Ando, Chairman of the UN WFP Association; Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama; Daisuke Miura, Ambassador for Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Start Time 10:00 AM
Location
Yokohama Minato Mirai area (Starting venue: Rinko Park)
Participation Fee with Donation
General 2,200 yen (Breakdown: Participation fee 1,000 yen + Donation 1,200 yen)
Elementary school student 1,000 yen (Breakdown: Participation fee 700 yen + Donation 300 yen)
Donation Recipient
UN WFP School Feeding Support
Course
7km course (Rinko Park → Red Brick Warehouse → Yamashita Park → Yokohama Museum of Art → Rinko Park)
Organizer
Certified NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association
Yokohama West Exit KN Building 17F, 2-8-4 Kitakou, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City
Sponsors
World Food Programme (WFP) Japan Office, Yokohama City, Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yokohama City International Association, Japan Citizens' Sports Federation, Japan Walking Association, Kanagawa Prefecture Walking Association, PACIFICO Yokohama, FM Yokohama, NHK Yokohama Broadcasting Station, tvk (TV Kanagawa), Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 General Incorporated Association
Special Sponsors
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
Sponsors
ADK Holdings Inc., SAS Co., Ltd., Sankyo Seiko Co., Ltd., Shoei Foods Corporation, Nissin Frozen Foods Co., Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Japan Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
The Asia Sustainability Group, Itochu Pulp & Paper Corporation, Itochu Corporation, Itochu Food Sales Co., Ltd., Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation, Itochu Marubeni Steel Inc., Itochu Retail Link Co., Ltd., Imuraya Group Co., Ltd., Ebara Foods Industry, FMDV Co., Ltd., Eletech Corporation, Cargill Japan LLC, Kaneka Corporation, Calbee, Inc., Kawamoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., Canon Inc., Kiyoken Co., Ltd., Koike-ya Inc., Kokubu Group Corp., San-Ei Gen F.F.I., Inc., Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., Shinsei Co., Ltd., Socioak Holdings Co., Ltd., Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Duskin Rent-All, Zurich Insurance Group, Chori Co., Ltd., dsm-firmenich, Tokyo Soft BPO Co., Ltd., Nikon Corporation, Nichias Corporation, Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd., Nissin Cisco Co., Ltd., Nissin Chilled Foods Co., Ltd., Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Nissin York Co., Ltd., Nissui Corporation, Nitto Fuji Flour Milling Co., Ltd., Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd., Nippon Access, Inc., Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd., NEC Communication Systems, Ltd., Hanyu Foods Co., Ltd., Hungry Tiger Co., Ltd., Feed One Co., Ltd., Prima Meat Packers, Ltd., Frontier Direct Co., Ltd., Pocket Card Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd., Mihon Coffee Co., Ltd., Myojo Foods Co., Ltd., Mugen Estate Co., Ltd., Muni-ji Temple, Yokohama Ueki Co., Ltd., Relo Vacations Co., Ltd.
Cooperation
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Daio Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
● UN WFP's School Feeding Support
The UN WFP provides school meals to approximately 20 million children in developing countries annually.
The Certified NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association (hereinafter, UN WFP Association, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture: Chairman Hiroki Ando) held "WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama" on Sunday, May 10th.
This event is a charity event aimed at eradicating hunger among children in developing countries. 4,689 participants walked through the international city of Yokohama in early summer, uniting their thoughts for support. A portion of the participation fees will be donated to the "School Feeding Support" program implemented by the UN WFP in developing countries.
In addition, 5,437,500 yen was collected, including additional donations requested during event registration, and a further 46,696 yen was collected at the venue. These donations will enable the provision of school meals to approximately 182,800 children in developing countries.
【Speeches by Speakers at the Opening Ceremony】
● Hiroki Ando, Chairman of the UN WFP Association
"Even now, many children around the world are working as valuable laborers and are unable to attend school. However, with school meals, parents are encouraged to send their children to school. School feeding support not only helps children suffering from hunger but also becomes a driving force for social development," he greeted.
● Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama
"It is important to accumulate local efforts and connect them to world peace. Let's walk together through the streets of Yokohama, thinking of children around the world," he stated powerfully.
● Daisuke Miura, Ambassador for Yokohama DeNA BayStars
"I hope that everyone's thoughts will reach children around the world and lead to their dreams and hopes through this event. Let's enjoy walking together today," he called out to the participants.
Event Outline
Event Name
WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama
https://www.walktheworld.jp/2026/
Date and Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Reception 9:00 AM, Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM
Speakers: Hiroki Ando, Chairman of the UN WFP Association; Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama; Daisuke Miura, Ambassador for Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Start Time 10:00 AM
Location
Yokohama Minato Mirai area (Starting venue: Rinko Park)
Participation Fee with Donation
General 2,200 yen (Breakdown: Participation fee 1,000 yen + Donation 1,200 yen)
Elementary school student 1,000 yen (Breakdown: Participation fee 700 yen + Donation 300 yen)
Donation Recipient
UN WFP School Feeding Support
Course
7km course (Rinko Park → Red Brick Warehouse → Yamashita Park → Yokohama Museum of Art → Rinko Park)
Organizer
Certified NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association
Yokohama West Exit KN Building 17F, 2-8-4 Kitakou, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City
Sponsors
World Food Programme (WFP) Japan Office, Yokohama City, Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yokohama City International Association, Japan Citizens' Sports Federation, Japan Walking Association, Kanagawa Prefecture Walking Association, PACIFICO Yokohama, FM Yokohama, NHK Yokohama Broadcasting Station, tvk (TV Kanagawa), Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 General Incorporated Association
Special Sponsors
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
Sponsors
ADK Holdings Inc., SAS Co., Ltd., Sankyo Seiko Co., Ltd., Shoei Foods Corporation, Nissin Frozen Foods Co., Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Japan Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
The Asia Sustainability Group, Itochu Pulp & Paper Corporation, Itochu Corporation, Itochu Food Sales Co., Ltd., Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation, Itochu Marubeni Steel Inc., Itochu Retail Link Co., Ltd., Imuraya Group Co., Ltd., Ebara Foods Industry, FMDV Co., Ltd., Eletech Corporation, Cargill Japan LLC, Kaneka Corporation, Calbee, Inc., Kawamoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., Canon Inc., Kiyoken Co., Ltd., Koike-ya Inc., Kokubu Group Corp., San-Ei Gen F.F.I., Inc., Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., Shinsei Co., Ltd., Socioak Holdings Co., Ltd., Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Duskin Rent-All, Zurich Insurance Group, Chori Co., Ltd., dsm-firmenich, Tokyo Soft BPO Co., Ltd., Nikon Corporation, Nichias Corporation, Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd., Nissin Cisco Co., Ltd., Nissin Chilled Foods Co., Ltd., Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Nissin York Co., Ltd., Nissui Corporation, Nitto Fuji Flour Milling Co., Ltd., Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd., Nippon Access, Inc., Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd., NEC Communication Systems, Ltd., Hanyu Foods Co., Ltd., Hungry Tiger Co., Ltd., Feed One Co., Ltd., Prima Meat Packers, Ltd., Frontier Direct Co., Ltd., Pocket Card Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd., Mihon Coffee Co., Ltd., Myojo Foods Co., Ltd., Mugen Estate Co., Ltd., Muni-ji Temple, Yokohama Ueki Co., Ltd., Relo Vacations Co., Ltd.
Cooperation
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Daio Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
● UN WFP's School Feeding Support
The UN WFP provides school meals to approximately 20 million children in developing countries annually.