Approximately 16,000 stillbirths annually. Launching 'Angel Coffin' to provide a dignified choice for families who previously had to rely on paper boxes or pet coffins.

The 'Angel Coffin' (Sakurairo) and 'Angel Clothes' (baby garments) are designed for infants who have passed away. In Japan, approximately 16,000 babies are born without a cry each year. However, the social infrastructure for grief care to support these families is still largely underdeveloped. The couple operating soramusubi experienced a stillbirth in 2020. When they lost their child, they struggled to find comfort, necessary information, or reliable support. 'We had to compromise during our most difficult time.' As the time for farewell approached, they searched for a coffin where their daughter could rest peacefully, but found only white paper boxes or paulownia boxes. They wanted to deliver 'what is truly needed' to families who have gone through similar experiences. This desire is the origin of soramusubi. Now, they have launched the 'Angel Coffin,' a special casket born from their own earnest wishes and the voices of many parents who said, 'I wanted a cute coffin that fits my baby perfectly.' In the background of this initiative, while 16,000 stillbirths occur annually, the infrastructure to support these families is lacking. With the motto 'Clothes for every life,' they have been donating handmade garments to deceased infants. Through this, they received many requests from parents saying, 'There are no coffins for babies.' Parents often face the harsh reality of having to place their child in a makeshift box while exhausted, or frantically searching for alternatives on their smartphones during limited time. Furthermore, there is a gap in the understanding of grief care in medical settings. If the care for the parents' grief or the handling of the deceased baby is insufficient, it can cause even deeper pain. soramusubi aims to alleviate these conflicts by providing a coffin designed specifically for babies, offering three sizes, and including a 'Kanou-musubi' (wish-knot) ribbon to maintain a connection. They also provide free baby garments via LINE for those who could not prepare them in time. Representative Azusa Tanaka states, 'I believe that being able to feel convinced that you chose the best for your child during the most difficult time becomes a pillar of support for parents moving forward.'