July and August marked the season of Summer Camp at Mirai no Mori—a time when graduates returned not as campers, but as volunteers, reconnecting with the community and supporting the programs in meaningful ways
Celebrating Collaboration and the Power of Community This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the power of collaboration! Join us to meet the lives you’ve touched by connecting with young adults who grew up in care homes, and see how, together, we can continue to create lasting impact on their lives
Get active and make an impact! The Mirai no Mori Charity Run is back- an opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with like-minded individuals, and empower youth living in care homes across Japan
Join the Movement, Wherever You Are! As part of the Mirai no Mori Charity Run 2025, we want to make sure everyone has a way to join the movement—no matter where you are or how packed your schedule may be! This Virtual Charity Run Challenge is perfect for those who: Can’t join us in Tokyo on November 9th for the in-person event Prefer to run or walk on their own schedule, wherever they are Want to turn their fitness routine into meaningful support for marginalized youth Are looking for a great reason to start running with a purpose REGISTER HERE How It WorksAfter registering, you’ll be challenged to complete a total of 42
This month’s Back to Nature Program featured a hike in Mitake on Saturday and our long-awaited boxing program on Sunday
Date: July 12 , 2025Place: Mitake, TokyoParticipants: 18 campers, 2 LIT, 7 care workers, 10 Mirai no Mori staff, 16 sponsorsSponsor: Morgan Stanley Last Saturday, campers from care homes across Kanagawa, Chiba, and Tokyo gathered in Mitake for Mirai no Mori’s summer hiking program
Date: July 13 , 2025Place: Sawai, TokyoParticipants: 18 campers, 2 LIT, 6 care workers, 10 Mirai no Mori staff, 6 sponsorsSponsor: Robert HalfPartner: Hiroyuki Sakamoto, Yoshihiro Ito Last Sunday, Mirai no Mori welcomed back a special program that hadn’t happened since 2019: our Back to Nature Boxing Program! Campers from four care homes gathered in Sawai for a program that tested their physical and mental strengths, in an environment where they feel supported
Date: June 19, 2025Place: TokyoParticipants: About 15 campers, 1 LIT, 1 graduate, 9 Mirai no Mori staff, 18 sponsorsSponsor: Morgan Stanley As part of an ongoing partnership, we recently visited a care home in Tokyo with Morgan Stanley, whose employees had the rare chance to see where the children’s daily life takes place and to connect with them in a comfortable setting
May and June were two months full of meaningful connections with long-time sponsors and supporters of Mirai no Mori: Knights in White Lycra (KIWL) and Morgan Stanley
We’re excited to invite you to the KIWL & Mirai no Mori Post-Ride Party, a special evening to celebrate everyone's amazing efforts, reconnect with fellow riders, and share the KIWL spirit with friends, family, and sponsors
Date: June 20, 2025Place: TokyoParticipants: 2 graduates, 2 Mirai no Mori staffPartner: Morgan Stanley Last week, we had the privilege of holding our 4th awareness talk at Morgan Stanley, one of our long-time sponsors
This month’s Back to Nature Program was a weekend full of creativity and teamwork