Yurindo Co., Ltd. Supports Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project "Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi". Holds Related Book Fair, Panel Exhibition, Photo Exhibition, and Distributes Book Covers.
Yurindo Co., Ltd. is supporting the Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project by holding a related book fair, panel exhibition, photo exhibition, and distributing limited edition book covers from April 28 to May 5, 2026. This initiative is part of "Children's Hospice Week" to support children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
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Yurindo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director & President: Kentaro Matsunobu) will implement support initiatives for "Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi," operated by the Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project. These initiatives will coincide with "Children's Hospice Week" from April 28 (Tuesday) to May 5 (Tuesday/Holiday), 2026, and will include a related book fair, a panel exhibition, a photo exhibition, and the distribution of limited original book covers.
"Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi," opened in November 2021 in Kanazawa-Hakkei, Yokohama, is a facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It is operated as a "second home" where children and their families can spend time safely and be themselves, away from the medical treatment environment.
April 28 is designated as "Japan Children's Hospice Day," and the period from this day until May 5, "Children's Day," is known as "Children's Hospice Week." During this period, our company will hold a related book fair and panel exhibition on children's hospices at three Yurindo stores: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store, Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus Store, and Yurindo Tamaplaza Terrace Store. Concurrently, the Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store will also host the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition."
Implementation Overview
Period: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) - May 5, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday) *Implementation period varies by store.
Contents:
* Holding of a related book fair
* Holding of a panel exhibition
* Holding of the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition"
* Distribution of limited original book covers (bunko size)
Details page: https://www.yurindo.co.jp/topics/34153/
Participating Stores
Related Book Fair and Panel Exhibition: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store, Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus Store, Yurindo Tamaplaza Terrace Store
Photo Exhibition: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store
Limited Original Book Cover Distribution: 38 stores
* 36 Yurindo stores, STORY STORY YOKOHAMA, HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET
* Distribution starts from April 28 (Tuesday) and ends once supplies run out.
Regarding the Initiatives
(1) Related Book Fair
The related book fair will feature approximately 40 books on themes such as "What is a children's hospice?", "Children with illnesses and support," "Making life shine," and "Mutual understanding and coexistence." The content is designed to help a wide range of readers understand children's hospices themselves and the philosophy they value.
▼Featured Books
Title / Author / Publisher / Price
Children's Hospice: A Place Where Small Lives Shine with Limits / Naoto Tagawa / Shinsensha / ¥1,870 (tax included)
The Last Fireworks: The Story of Yokohama Children's Hospice "UmiSora" / Nami Hamada / Asahi Shimbun Publications / ¥1,980 (tax included)
Earth Passport / Eriko Ishikawa et al. / BL Publishing / ¥1,980 (tax included)
What Can Be Seen and What Cannot Be Seen / Shinsuke Yoshitake / Alicekan / ¥1,540 (tax included)
Make-A-Wish: How Realizing Dreams Changed Lives / Hisako Ohno / KADOKAWA / ¥1,540 (tax included)
If Sadness Comes to You / Eva Eland / Holp Shuppan / ¥1,650 (tax included)
Searching for Clouds / Kanako Nishi / Kawade Shobo Shinsha / ¥1,540 (tax included)
(2) Panel Exhibition and Photo Exhibition
The panel exhibition will introduce "Umi to Sora no Ouchi," explaining what kind of facility it is, its role, and the purpose of its activities.
Additionally, the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition" will showcase daily activities at "Umi to Sora no Ouchi" through photographs. The content conveys the rich time and atmosphere fostered at the facility, such as fishing and water play in the seaside garden, cooking, and seasonal events.
(3) Limited Original Book Cover
As a "Yokohama Children's Hospice 'Umi to Sora no Ouchi' Support Project," limited original book covers (bunko size) will be distributed.
These can be selected when purchasing a bunko book at 38 participating stores, aiming to allow people to engage with this project through reading.
* Limited quantities, distribution ends once supplies run out.
* Only covers are distributed, not for sale.
* Size may not fit all bunko book specifications.
Our company is also conducting in-store fundraising at 38 target stores from April 1 (Wednesday), 2026, to March 31 (Wednesday), 2027. As a company that has connected people and towns through books, we aim to spread understanding of "children's hospices" and expand the circle of support through accessible in-store touchpoints.
Overview of the Supported Organization
Name: Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi
Location: 1-49-5 Mutsuurahigashi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Opened: November 2021
Overview: A facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It serves as a place where children and families can spend time safely.
"Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi," opened in November 2021 in Kanazawa-Hakkei, Yokohama, is a facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It is operated as a "second home" where children and their families can spend time safely and be themselves, away from the medical treatment environment.
April 28 is designated as "Japan Children's Hospice Day," and the period from this day until May 5, "Children's Day," is known as "Children's Hospice Week." During this period, our company will hold a related book fair and panel exhibition on children's hospices at three Yurindo stores: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store, Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus Store, and Yurindo Tamaplaza Terrace Store. Concurrently, the Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store will also host the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition."
Implementation Overview
Period: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) - May 5, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday) *Implementation period varies by store.
Contents:
* Holding of a related book fair
* Holding of a panel exhibition
* Holding of the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition"
* Distribution of limited original book covers (bunko size)
Details page: https://www.yurindo.co.jp/topics/34153/
Participating Stores
Related Book Fair and Panel Exhibition: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store, Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus Store, Yurindo Tamaplaza Terrace Store
Photo Exhibition: Yurindo Isezakicho Main Store
Limited Original Book Cover Distribution: 38 stores
* 36 Yurindo stores, STORY STORY YOKOHAMA, HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET
* Distribution starts from April 28 (Tuesday) and ends once supplies run out.
Regarding the Initiatives
(1) Related Book Fair
The related book fair will feature approximately 40 books on themes such as "What is a children's hospice?", "Children with illnesses and support," "Making life shine," and "Mutual understanding and coexistence." The content is designed to help a wide range of readers understand children's hospices themselves and the philosophy they value.
▼Featured Books
Title / Author / Publisher / Price
Children's Hospice: A Place Where Small Lives Shine with Limits / Naoto Tagawa / Shinsensha / ¥1,870 (tax included)
The Last Fireworks: The Story of Yokohama Children's Hospice "UmiSora" / Nami Hamada / Asahi Shimbun Publications / ¥1,980 (tax included)
Earth Passport / Eriko Ishikawa et al. / BL Publishing / ¥1,980 (tax included)
What Can Be Seen and What Cannot Be Seen / Shinsuke Yoshitake / Alicekan / ¥1,540 (tax included)
Make-A-Wish: How Realizing Dreams Changed Lives / Hisako Ohno / KADOKAWA / ¥1,540 (tax included)
If Sadness Comes to You / Eva Eland / Holp Shuppan / ¥1,650 (tax included)
Searching for Clouds / Kanako Nishi / Kawade Shobo Shinsha / ¥1,540 (tax included)
(2) Panel Exhibition and Photo Exhibition
The panel exhibition will introduce "Umi to Sora no Ouchi," explaining what kind of facility it is, its role, and the purpose of its activities.
Additionally, the "Traveling! UmiSora Photo Exhibition" will showcase daily activities at "Umi to Sora no Ouchi" through photographs. The content conveys the rich time and atmosphere fostered at the facility, such as fishing and water play in the seaside garden, cooking, and seasonal events.
(3) Limited Original Book Cover
As a "Yokohama Children's Hospice 'Umi to Sora no Ouchi' Support Project," limited original book covers (bunko size) will be distributed.
These can be selected when purchasing a bunko book at 38 participating stores, aiming to allow people to engage with this project through reading.
* Limited quantities, distribution ends once supplies run out.
* Only covers are distributed, not for sale.
* Size may not fit all bunko book specifications.
Our company is also conducting in-store fundraising at 38 target stores from April 1 (Wednesday), 2026, to March 31 (Wednesday), 2027. As a company that has connected people and towns through books, we aim to spread understanding of "children's hospices" and expand the circle of support through accessible in-store touchpoints.
Overview of the Supported Organization
Name: Yokohama Children's Hospice ~ Umi to Sora no Ouchi
Location: 1-49-5 Mutsuurahigashi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Opened: November 2021
Overview: A facility for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It serves as a place where children and families can spend time safely.