Furusato Nozei "Kodomo Furusato Bin" Conducts First Support Item Donation for Fiscal Year 2026

Nessu Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuki Kido; hereinafter "Nessu"), which is working to create a system that delivers hope and opportunities to children with the aim of realizing a society where all children can face the future fairly, operates "Kodomo Furusato Bin." This program utilizes Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) to deliver regional specialty products and experiences as "support items" to children's cafeterias, single-parent households, and children facing serious illnesses. The donation of support items for fiscal year 2026 began at the end of May 2026, with the first delivery being approximately 4.8 tons of "Nanatsuboshi" from Asahikawa City, delivered nationwide.

Nessu Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuki Kido; hereinafter "Nessu"), which is working to create a system that delivers hope and opportunities to children with the aim of realizing a society where all children can face the future fairly, operates "Kodomo Furusato Bin." This program utilizes Furusato Nozei to deliver regional specialty products and experiences as "support items" to children's cafeterias, single-parent households, and children facing serious illnesses.

The first support item donation for fiscal year 2026 was carried out from the end of May 2026. In collaboration with Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, approximately 4.8 tons of the city's brand rice, "Nanatsuboshi," were delivered to children's cafeterias and support organizations for single-parent households nationwide.

Donation of Support Items for Fiscal Year 2026 Has Begun

Starting from the end of May 2026, donations of support items for fiscal year 2026 are being sequentially initiated.

The support items to be delivered from this point forward are based on donations received through "Kodomo Furusato Bin" via Furusato Nozei by December 31, 2025.

Following this donation of approximately 4.8 tons, a total of approximately 30 tons of rice from Asahikawa City is planned for donation in fiscal year 2026.

Overview of Fiscal Year 2026 First Support Item Donation

Donations were made through support organizations in the following regions from the end of May to June 2026.

Donation Details

Support Item: "Nanatsuboshi" (Rice) from Asahikawa City

Donation Volume: Approximately 4.8 tons

Donation Regions: Asahikawa City, Hokkaido; Tokyo (Chiyoda Ward, Minato Ward, Bunkyo Ward, Meguro Ward, Edogawa Ward, Nakano Ward, Suginami Ward); Yamagata Prefecture; Fukushima Prefecture; Chiba Prefecture; Yamanashi Prefecture; Toyama Prefecture; Gunma Prefecture; Osaka Prefecture; Nara Prefecture; Mie Prefecture; Shiga Prefecture; Yamaguchi Prefecture; Tokushima Prefecture; Kochi Prefecture; Kumamoto Prefecture; Saga Prefecture; Okinawa Prefecture.

Furthermore, Nessu representatives visited two organizations in Minato Ward and Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to participate in distribution and provision activities. The initiatives at the visited locations are introduced below.

Minato Ward: Distribution at a Food Pantry

On June 17, 2026, we participated in a food pantry event organized by "NPO Minato Kodomo Shokudo" in Minato Ward, Tokyo.

On this day, rice from our support items was included in food sets and distributed by hand to approximately 130 households.

Chiyoda Ward: Meal Provision at a Children's Cafeteria

On June 22, 2026, meal provision utilizing the rice was carried out at "Mirion House," a children's cafeteria in Chiyoda Ward.

Approximately 50 servings of curry rice were provided, and children who participated expressed their enjoyment with comments such as "The rice is delicious!" and "Thank you!" This also provided an opportunity for the children to experience the appeal of Asahikawa City through food.

*Detailed report of the day can be found here: https://note.com/kodomofurusato/n/nd921982ea92c

Voices from Support Organizations (Excerpts)

We have received the following feedback from support organizations in various regions that received the support items:

Thanks to everyone's support, we are most happy that the children can eat their fill. Just seeing the children happily eating their rice balls makes us feel happy too.

(Shiga Prefecture, Konan City - SUKUSUKU Cafe)

When we make onigiri, the children happily stuff their hands with them and ask for seconds. Rice is one of the most popular foods for children.

(Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe City - NPO Kyoiku Kenkyujo Nikko Nikko Yume Shokudo)

The children ate the rice, carefully cultivated by the people of Asahikawa, with great enjoyment. We are sincerely grateful for being able to increase the smiles of children through food. Your warm feelings support the healthy growth of children and community connections.

(Gunma Prefecture, Isesaki City - Children's Cafeteria "Himawari Cafe")

It is very regrettable that we cannot convey the smiles and cheers of the children who received the items, but the delicious rice from Asahikawa was very well received.

(Saga Prefecture, Tosu City - Certified NPO Good Neighbors Japan Tosu Warehouse)

It is evident that food support not only provides nutrition but also fosters a sense of security, smiles, and community connections.

Future Outlook

"Kodomo Furusato Bin" will continue to deliver the thoughts of donors and the charm of regions nationwide through "support items," supporting the creation of safe spaces for children.

In fiscal year 2026, we plan to expand the number of collaborating regions and aim to broaden the circle of support with more regions and organizations. We will continue to share updates on our activities in various locations.

"Kodomo Furusato Bin" Delivers Regional Specialty Products and Experiences as "Support Items" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R3PpCaRPW0

"Kodomo Furusato Bin" is a system that utilizes Furusato Nozei to deliver regional specialty products and experiences as "support items" to children's cafeterias, single-parent households, and children facing serious illnesses.

Donors can participate in child support while receiving return gifts, similar to regular Furusato Nozei.

Furthermore, donors can choose the recipient region and organization for the "support items" themselves, allowing for Furusato Nozei donations that convey the sentiment of "who they want to support and what kind of support they want to deliver," making it a "purpose-aligned" Furusato Nozei.

Official Website: https://kodomo-furusato.com/

Asahikawa City Project

This donation was carried out in collaboration with Asahikawa City, Hokkaido.

Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is implementing a project to deliver Asahikawa-produced rice to children's cafeterias and single-parent households nationwide, utilizing Furusato Nozei donations from corporations and individuals.

With the increase in households needing food support due to the impact of rising prices, Asahikawa City is providing support centered on rice, a representative agricultural product of the region. This project aims to contribute to food support by continuously delivering Asahikawa-produced rice, with a target of 100 tons in cumulative donations. Additionally, through this support, we aim to convey the appeal of Asahikawa rice to children nationwide and are considering support for agricultural products other than rice.

"Kodomo Furusato Bin" Asahikawa City Project: https://kodomo-furusato.com/projects/2025asahikawa

Company Profile

Company Name: Nessu Inc. Representative Director: Yuki Kido Established: June 10, 2022 Location: 4-44-4 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0032 URL: https://nessu.co.jp/

Business Overview: Nessu is a startup working to create a system that delivers hope and opportunities to children, aiming for "a society where all children can face the future fairly." The company operates the "Regional Revitalization Project (Kodomo Furusato Bin)," which delivers regional products and experiences to children's cafeterias and single-parent households using Furusato Nozei; the "Food and Childcare Support Project," which connects underutilized food to households and organizations in need; and the "Circular Design Lab," which recycles waste resources as materials.