[Featuring Orbis Inc.] June 5 (Fri) Corporate Seminar 'Expanding Corporate Value and Impact through Corporate × NPO Co-creation' Held in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Certified NPO Kidsdoor and gooddo Inc. will co-host a free seminar for corporate CSR managers on June 5, 2026. The event features speakers from Musashino University and Orbis Inc., sharing insights on co-creating with NPOs.
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Certified NPO Kidsdoor (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Yumiko Watanabe) will co-host a free seminar titled 'Expanding Corporate Value and Impact through Corporate × NPO Co-creation' with gooddo Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Keisuke Shimogaki) of the Septeni Group. The event, aimed at corporate CSR and sustainability managers, will be held in Tokyo on Friday, June 5, 2026.
In recent years, the social role expected of companies has changed significantly. Involvement in solving social issues is attracting attention not merely as philanthropy but as a strategic initiative that leads to enhanced corporate value and business growth. Among these efforts, co-creation with NPOs is gaining interest as a highly effective method because it allows companies to access issues and perspectives they cannot reach alone. On the other hand, many companies struggle with questions such as, 'How should we partner with an NPO?' or 'How can we involve internal stakeholders and turn it into a continuous effort?' Against the backdrop of these challenges, this seminar will explore the significance of co-creation between companies and NPOs, as well as key practical points, from both expert insights and specific corporate case studies.
Learn the 'Secrets of Co-creation Success' from Expert Insights and Corporate Practices
On the day of the event, Junko Shimizu, a full-time lecturer at Musashino University who specializes in collaborations between corporations, NPOs, and citizens, will be invited to explain the background and social significance of 'Why corporate co-creation with NPOs is required now' from a theoretical perspective. Furthermore, Shin Higuchi, Executive Officer of Orbis Inc., which has practiced various co-creations with Kidsdoor, will take the stage. He will talk about specific examples of how to involve internal teams, tips for making initiatives successful, and the 'reality of co-creation' including its challenges. In the latter half of the seminar, time will be set aside for participants to exchange information and network, providing an opportunity to directly share challenges and hints faced by their respective companies.
[Recommended for:]
- Those exploring new forms of social contribution and sustainability
- Those wanting to communicate the value of co-creation internally and strengthen involvement
- Those wanting to learn from other companies' successes and failures
- Those looking to expand the potential for collaboration with NPOs
- Newly appointed CSR/sustainability managers looking for systematic input
Seminar Overview 'Expanding Corporate Value and Impact through Corporate × NPO Co-creation'
Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 14:00 - 16:30
Venue: Septeni Group Seminar Room
(27F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gPfipB1qPbgM2KxG8
Target: Corporate CSR and sustainability managers
*Due to venue capacity, applications from non-corporate individuals are not accepted.
Capacity: 40 people (Planned / First-come, first-served)
Fee: Free
Organizer: Certified NPO Kidsdoor
Co-organizer: gooddo Inc.
Application Method: https://forms.office.com/r/rPkUA5wT6V
*There will be time for exchanging business cards on the day. Please bring your business cards.
Program Details:
1. Opening Remarks & Kidsdoor Introduction (Yumiko Watanabe, Kidsdoor Chairperson)
2. Expert Lecture: The Significance of Co-creation between Corporations and NPOs (Junko Shimizu, Musashino University)
3. Corporate Case Study: Co-creation involving Corporations, NPOs, and Consumers (Shin Higuchi, Executive Officer, Orbis Inc.)
4. Q&A: Questions for speakers
5. Information Exchange Session: Networking among participants
6. Closing Remarks
7. Networking Time: Business card exchange
*Program contents and order are subject to change.
■ About Certified NPO Kidsdoor https://kidsdoor.net/
Since its establishment in 2009, Kidsdoor has been working to solve the issue of child poverty in Japan. It operates drop-in learning sessions in Tokyo, neighboring areas, Miyagi, and Kobe, offering free study support as well as daily living assistance such as meals for elementary to high school students and high school dropouts from impoverished families. Since 2020, when the number of families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic surged, it created the 'Family Support' system, providing information, food, stationery, and employment support for parents to registered impoverished families nationwide. Chairperson Yumiko Watanabe also serves as a government committee member, including as a temporary member of the Child Poverty Countermeasures and Single-Parent Family Support Subcommittee of the Children and Families Council under the Children and Families Agency, and as a member of the Livelihood Protection and Self-Reliance Support for Needy Persons Subcommittee of the Social Security Council under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
In recent years, the social role expected of companies has changed significantly. Involvement in solving social issues is attracting attention not merely as philanthropy but as a strategic initiative that leads to enhanced corporate value and business growth. Among these efforts, co-creation with NPOs is gaining interest as a highly effective method because it allows companies to access issues and perspectives they cannot reach alone. On the other hand, many companies struggle with questions such as, 'How should we partner with an NPO?' or 'How can we involve internal stakeholders and turn it into a continuous effort?' Against the backdrop of these challenges, this seminar will explore the significance of co-creation between companies and NPOs, as well as key practical points, from both expert insights and specific corporate case studies.
Learn the 'Secrets of Co-creation Success' from Expert Insights and Corporate Practices
On the day of the event, Junko Shimizu, a full-time lecturer at Musashino University who specializes in collaborations between corporations, NPOs, and citizens, will be invited to explain the background and social significance of 'Why corporate co-creation with NPOs is required now' from a theoretical perspective. Furthermore, Shin Higuchi, Executive Officer of Orbis Inc., which has practiced various co-creations with Kidsdoor, will take the stage. He will talk about specific examples of how to involve internal teams, tips for making initiatives successful, and the 'reality of co-creation' including its challenges. In the latter half of the seminar, time will be set aside for participants to exchange information and network, providing an opportunity to directly share challenges and hints faced by their respective companies.
[Recommended for:]
- Those exploring new forms of social contribution and sustainability
- Those wanting to communicate the value of co-creation internally and strengthen involvement
- Those wanting to learn from other companies' successes and failures
- Those looking to expand the potential for collaboration with NPOs
- Newly appointed CSR/sustainability managers looking for systematic input
Seminar Overview 'Expanding Corporate Value and Impact through Corporate × NPO Co-creation'
Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 14:00 - 16:30
Venue: Septeni Group Seminar Room
(27F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gPfipB1qPbgM2KxG8
Target: Corporate CSR and sustainability managers
*Due to venue capacity, applications from non-corporate individuals are not accepted.
Capacity: 40 people (Planned / First-come, first-served)
Fee: Free
Organizer: Certified NPO Kidsdoor
Co-organizer: gooddo Inc.
Application Method: https://forms.office.com/r/rPkUA5wT6V
*There will be time for exchanging business cards on the day. Please bring your business cards.
Program Details:
1. Opening Remarks & Kidsdoor Introduction (Yumiko Watanabe, Kidsdoor Chairperson)
2. Expert Lecture: The Significance of Co-creation between Corporations and NPOs (Junko Shimizu, Musashino University)
3. Corporate Case Study: Co-creation involving Corporations, NPOs, and Consumers (Shin Higuchi, Executive Officer, Orbis Inc.)
4. Q&A: Questions for speakers
5. Information Exchange Session: Networking among participants
6. Closing Remarks
7. Networking Time: Business card exchange
*Program contents and order are subject to change.
■ About Certified NPO Kidsdoor https://kidsdoor.net/
Since its establishment in 2009, Kidsdoor has been working to solve the issue of child poverty in Japan. It operates drop-in learning sessions in Tokyo, neighboring areas, Miyagi, and Kobe, offering free study support as well as daily living assistance such as meals for elementary to high school students and high school dropouts from impoverished families. Since 2020, when the number of families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic surged, it created the 'Family Support' system, providing information, food, stationery, and employment support for parents to registered impoverished families nationwide. Chairperson Yumiko Watanabe also serves as a government committee member, including as a temporary member of the Child Poverty Countermeasures and Single-Parent Family Support Subcommittee of the Children and Families Council under the Children and Families Agency, and as a member of the Livelihood Protection and Self-Reliance Support for Needy Persons Subcommittee of the Social Security Council under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.