Giving Machines are Open in Tokyo November 24 - December 25

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Giving Machines are a unique and meaningful way to share joy and help those in need. Japan’s first Giving Machines will be available from November 24 to December 25, 2025, at Ootemori “Mori no Plaza,” B2F of Otemachi Tower. Tokyo joins 125 other cities, in 21 countries and on six continents in hosting Giving Machines.

Instead of dispensing snacks or drinks, these bright red vending-style machines allow you to “purchase” items for people facing hardship. The Giving Machines are not just vending machines—they are machines for giving.

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You can choose from 30 different items, ranging from food and textbooks to farm supplies and sports equipment. Each item represents a donation to a local or international charity. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all operating costs, ensuring that 100% of your donation goes to trusted charities.

Since the program began in 2017, Giving Machines have raised nearly US$50 million for people in need. Nearly 3 million people have donated through Giving Machines.

This Christmas season, you can support the following respected charity organizations through the Tokyo Giving Machines:

• Second Harvest Japan – Food assistance and meal delivery
• Good Neighbors – Aid for single-parent households and disaster recovery
• Japan Association for Refugees – Legal and livelihood support for refugees
• UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency – Emergency response and refugee protection
• CARE International Japan – Support to defeat global poverty and world hunger

How It Works

1. Browse the machine’s touchscreen menu
2. Select items to donate (e.g., meals, clothing, emergency supplies)
3. Use your card or cash—your donation goes to the partner charity, which will distribute the selected items for persons in need.

Event Details

• Location: Ootemori “Mori no Plaza,” B2F Otemachi Tower
• Dates: November 24 – December 25, 2025
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM daily
• Access: Direct connection to Otemachi Station (five subway lines)

Call to Action

Visit the Giving Machines and experience the joy of giving. As you choose items to donate, remember the Japanese saying: 「塵も積もれば山となる」— even the smallest contributions, when combined, can result in something extraordinary.