Shine On! Kids

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September 5, 2025

Early Autumn Greetings

It was a hot, hot summer in Japan this year - but that didn't stop our team from doing awesome things! Enjoy our post-summer round-up of stories!

July 1, 2025

Summer Greetings!

A big summer “Hello!” from everyone at Shine On! Kids. Our dogs may look like they’re on holiday, but there’s lots of exciting things happening throughout the organization this summer!

May 1, 2025

Spring Greetings from Shine On! Kids

It's been a exciting spring at Shine On! Kids with our Hospital Facility Dog team working hard with our dogs-in-training to get them ready to start work. Of course, enjoying their free time in nature is important too☀️🌷 And... we also hope to be welcoming some new furry friends soon. Stay tuned!

Current Programs

Shine On! Kids’ mission is to support children with cancer and other serious illnesses through innovative psychosocial support programs in hospitals throughout Japan.

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Whether you want to make a one-time donation or you would like to contribute on a more regular basis, we welcome donations of any amount and frequency from individuals and corporations.

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Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and donors, Shine On! Kids is able to improve the lives of children dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Japan.

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