Supporting the Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project: In-Store Fundraising Begins for "Yokohama Children's Hospice: Umi to Sora no Ouchi"

Yurindo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President and CEO: Kentaro Matsunobu) will place donation boxes at 38 of its stores (*), primarily in the Kanto region, from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to March 31, 2027 (Wednesday), to support "Yokohama Children's Hospice: Umi to Sora no Ouchi" (Location: Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa), a facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

*Yurindo (36 stores), STORY STORY YOKOHAMA, HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET

Operated by the Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project, "Yokohama Children's Hospice: Umi to Sora no Ouchi" opened in Kanazawa-Hakkei, Yokohama, in November 2021. It is a facility that supports "time as a family" for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. As a place that feels like a "second home," it provides children and their families with the time and space to step away from medical treatment and spend time in a way that is true to the child, with peace of mind.

As a company that has connected people and communities through books, we hope to share this initiative with as many people as possible as part of our regional contribution efforts. Through the daily touchpoint of our storefronts, we will broaden understanding of the "Children's Hospice" and foster a circle of support.

All funds collected will be donated to the "Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project" and will be used to enrich the children's experiential opportunities and improve facility environments. Additionally, some stores plan to feature related books, creating opportunities to deepen interest in the facility and its activities alongside the fundraising.

Furthermore, in conjunction with "Children's Hospice Week" from April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) to May 5, 2026 (Tuesday), Yurindo's Isezakicho Main Store, Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus Store, and Tama Plaza Terrace Store will hold panel exhibitions and related book fairs. Original book covers will also be distributed at all 38 participating stores.

Fundraising Overview - Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – March 31, 2027 (Wednesday) - Participating Stores: 38 stores (See list below) - Details: Donation boxes placed near the registers at each store - Recipient: Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project - Use of Funds: Enriching children's experiential opportunities, improving facility environments, etc.

Supported Organization Overview - Name: Yokohama Children's Hospice: Umi to Sora no Ouchi - Location: Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Opened: November 2021 - Overview: A facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It is operated as a place where children and their families can spend time with peace of mind. - Official Website: https://childrenshospice.yokohama/index.html - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yokohama.childrens.hospice - SNS (Instagram): yokohama_childrens_hospice

List of Yurindo Stores Participating in Fundraising [Image of store list provided in original article]

Company Overview: Yurindo Co., Ltd. A company centered on bookstores, founded in Yokohama in 1909. We are rooted in the community and continue to work to connect people and cities through books, culture, and learning. This in-store fundraising is part of our efforts to contribute to the local community. - Company Name: Yurindo Co., Ltd. - Address: 1-4-1 Isezakicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0033 - President and CEO: Kentaro Matsunobu - Official Website: https://www.yurindo.co.jp/