As of April 1, 2025, we have transitioned our donation payment system to Congrant Inc. in order to improve the convenience of credit card donations. You can access our new donation page here.
With this change, the following payment methods are now available: VISA, Master, AMEX, JCB, Diners, DISCOVER, Apple Pay, Google Pay** *Apple Pay and Google Pay are only available to users registered with these services.
In addition, bank transfer is now selectable as a payment method. The donation page also supports English, allowing us to welcome support from an even broader global community regardless of language.
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Moving forward, we will provide instructions for switching to the new system either when your registered credit card reaches its expiration date, or by your December 2025 donation at the latest.
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Room to Read Japan participated as a beneficiary organization in the Tokyo Marathon 2025, which took place on March 2nd (Sunday)! The Tokyo Marathon, captivating runners worldwide as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, saw approximately 38,000 participants. Among them, 164 individuals from 21 countries resonated with Room to Read’s mission and designated it as their charity of choice, participating as charity runners.
During the Tokyo Marathon 2025 EXPO (February 27th to March 1st) and on the day of the event, we were grateful to receive support from employees of multiple sponsoring companies. Alongside a team of 47 volunteer supporters, we warmly welcomed charity runners and cheered them on with loud voices. Under clear skies, the race commenced at 9:10 a.m. from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, with runners embarking on the 42.195km journey, each step filled with their own aspirations.
In this charity run, participants engaged in various fundraising methods, including direct donations, matching contributions from corporations, and utilizing Room to Read’s crowdfunding system, all directed towards supporting education for children in low-income communities. As a result, we exceeded our initial goal of funding educaiton for 8,000 children, collecting donations equivalent to supporting education for over 10,000 children! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for everyone’s support.
東京マラソン2025 チャリティEXPOの様子（2月27日～3月1日） Tokyo Marathon 2025 Charity EXPO held from Feb. 27 – Mar. 1
ランナー登録、アスリートビブスの受け取りのために訪れたランナーのほか、一般来場者を含めて多くの来場者をチャリティブースでお迎えしました。
In addition to runners who came to register and pick up their bibs, more than 60,000 people, including general visitors, came to the event! We welcomed them at our charity booth.
3月1日（金）皇居ラン / March 1st (Fri.) Imperial Palace Run
アライアンスパートナー企業様のマラソンチームのリードで、皇居ラン！歓迎のスピーチにランナーは感激、ランの後は交流もしたそうです！
Under the leadership of our alliance partner companies’ marathon team, we embarked on a run around the Imperial Palace! The runners were deeply moved by the welcome speech and enjoyed interacting after the run.
3月2日（日）沿道応援の様子 / March 2nd (Sun.) Cheering on the way
Tokyo Marathon Foundation
ランナーにとって一番苦しいといわれる、両国～田町（27Km～37Km）地点、そしてフィニッシュエリアで、ボランティアサポーターが応援にかけつけました！
応援の声にたくさんのランナーが応え、ハイタッチも！
Volunteer supporters came to cheer the runners on at the Ryogoku – Tamachi (27Km – 37Km) point, which is said to be the most challenging section for the runners, and of course, at the finish area! Many runners responded to the cheers, exchanging high-fives!
走行後のチャリティランナーをお迎えしました！今回は、ご家族やご友人が集まるミートポイントとしても活用され、多くの方々がランナーのゴールを祝福しました。
On Sunday, March 2, we welcomed charity runners after their race at the Charity Lounge in Tokyo International Forum! This time, the lounge also served as a meeting point for family and friends, bringing together many people to celebrate the runners’ finish.
世界中のチャリティランナーの皆様、ありがとうございました！
Thank you very much for your wonderful run!
Room to Read Japan will continue to participate as a beneficiary organization for the Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity, scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026! For any inquiries or questions regarding this, please feel free to contact Room to Read Japan at japan@roomtoread.org.
At the end of last year, we received tremendous support from many of you for Action for Education 2024: You Create Change, and we sincerely thank you! We are pleased to share the final results:
================================= Campaign Period: December 1 – December 31 Number of Donors: Over 100 donors from Japan and abroad Total Donations: 18,085,470 JPY* Days of Education Supported: Thanks to your generosity, we far exceeded our goal of 100,000 days, reaching over 180,000 days of education support. *Includes contributions from the 2x matching from December 1–20, the 5x matching from December 25 onwards, and the hashtag campaign. =================================
As the year-end approached, we felt a sense of urgency, wondering if we could successfully reach out for enough support. However, we made every effort to share our message through newsletters, social media, and direct outreach.
We are grateful that so many of you resonated with our campaign theme, “You Create Change,” and extended your warm support and generous contributions.
Surpassing our initial goal and providing education to even more children was made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our matching partners and each and every one of you who believe in Room to Read’s mission. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to you all once again.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Room to Read.
We remain committed to delivering education to as many children as possible and making the world a brighter place, even if just by a little.
If you have any questions about Room to Read’s activities, please feel free to reach out to us.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
