I’m thrilled to share that I’m currently training for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon, my fourth marathon and world major event! These trips and athletic pursuits mean so much to me, and they have provided me an amazing opportunity to give back to the communities that organize the races.

I’m so excited to be raising funds for JEEF – the Japanese Environmental Education Fund – as part of my Tokyo Marathon journey!

Japanese society faces many issues these days: declining birthrate, population aging, urbanization, and an increase in single-parent households. There are fewer opportunities for children to grow up while accumulating various natural and social experiences on a daily basis in their community. In addition, there are a growing number of adults who, due to various factors, spend the day not moving their bodies, having no contact with people, and not talking.

With the aim of “environmental education that leaves no one behind,” JEEF focuses on not only healthy people but also those who have difficulties, problems, or worries in carrying on their daily or social life. They provide nature experience programs and hands-on learning programs that excite people's motivation to learn, so they can grow with confidence in themselves, carve out their future with their own hands, and become the leaders of a better society.

I would like to raise at least $2,000 USD (300,000 yen) for JEEF. The marathon platform allows me to collect these funds on JEEF’s behalf and make a lump donation. I will share a receipt of my final donation amount with all who contribute to this fundraiser.

THANK YOU for your support of our activities for environmental education that allow humans to learn and grow from nature, and for your love as I train for the marathon!