NGO / Citizen
May 23, 2016
NGO / Citizen
Passing on the Wishes for Peace Embodied in Paper Cranes
More than 70 years have passed since an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. ...
December 4, 2015
Diversity
Japanese NPO Proposes New Sport for All; Barrier-Free-Tennis
BLACKSOX, a non-profit organization in Japan, has proposed a new sport, "Barri...
October 13, 2015
Newsletter
'Present Tree' Initiative: Creating Forests by Planting Commemorative Trees Linking Urban and Rural Districts
In the last newsletter, we introduced the Hirono Wai-Wai Project as an initiat...
August 26, 2015
Disaster Reconstruction
Japanese Non-Profit Opens Cafe in Fukushima to Support Parents Raising Children
Tohoku Fukko Nikki (Tohoku Reconstruction Diary) is a weekly article which app...
August 9, 2015
Disaster Reconstruction
Efforts of Women to Revitalize Disaster-Hit Tohoku Region Introduced to the World
Megumi Hikichi, a representative of WATALIS, an incorporated association that d...
November 8, 2014
Water
A Cup of Water Saving Children's Lives
In Japan, people can drink a cup of water without any concern. People can also ...
August 26, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Community-Led Energy Association Launched to Promote Renewable Energy
The National Local Energy Association announced on May 23, 2014, its official l...
August 20, 2014
Disaster Reconstruction
Disaster-Hit Town Renovates Closed School into Sustainability Learning Center
The "Ogatsu School Restoration Project" has been promoted since April in 2013 b...
June 13, 2014
Others
Article 9 of Japan's Constitution Nominated for Nobel Peace Award
The Executive Committee for "The Nobel Peace Prize for Article 9," a group work...
May 22, 2014
Water
Harie Shozunosato Committee Wins Japan's 9th Ecotourism Awards
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced on February 6, 2014, that the Har...
May 18, 2014
Renewable Energy
More than 200 Sets of the World's Smallest Power Station Installed in Japan
Ecology Online, a Japanese non-profit organization that strives to promote rene...
May 12, 2014
Renewable Energy
Company in Southern Japan Helping to Revitalize Community through Renewable Energy
Satsuma Shizen Energy Co. is a joint venture established in 2012 by small local...
May 9, 2014
Diversity
Japanese NPO Repairs and Sends Used Wheelchairs Overseas
"Go! Fly! Wheelchairs," a Japanese Non Profit Organization (NPO) based in Sappo...
May 2, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Micro Hydro Helping to Revitalize Community in Gifu Prefecture
All Rights Reserved. In Itoshiro, a shrinking rural community in Gifu Prefecture...
April 27, 2014
Food
Traditional Cooking Program Wins Biodiversity Action Award
The Executive Committee for the Biodiversity Action Awards announced on Novembe...
April 26, 2014
Disaster Reconstruction
First Generation of Fukushima Reconstruction Leaders Trained
The final presentation of the students of the Fukushima Reconstruction Juku (Ja...
April 24, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
NFUAJ Selects 10 More Projects to Be Listed as Heritage for the Future
The National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan (NFUAJ) released on Dece...
April 18, 2014
Food
'Foodloss Challenge Project' Launched
The Foodloss Challenge Project, an organization established in Japan in Decembe...
April 17, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
NPO Opens 'Community Living Room' to Share Daily Life Activities
Dreamtown, a Japanese non-profit organization (NPO) involved in community activ...
April 13, 2014
Food
WWF Japan Unveils App for Friends to Share Their Restaurant Leftovers
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Japan, an international conservation NGO, rece...
April 11, 2014
Resilience
Japan's First Refugee-Themed Radio Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
'Nanmin Now!' ('Refugees Now!'), Japan's first community radio program dedicate...
April 10, 2014
Well-Being
Japan Ranks Sixth in Child Overall Well-being, but 21st in Material Well-being
National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in Japan publishe...
April 2, 2014
Renewable Energy
Three Coops in Tohoku Region Launch Joint Wind Power Project
Three consumer cooperatives in Japan's Tohoku region--Miyagi Coop, Iwate Coop,...
March 30, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Winners of Japan's Second Annual "Excellent NPO Award" Announced, Improved NPO Performance Recognized
The winners of the second annual Excellent NPO Award were announced in December...
March 23, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Community Development through Public Light Art Creation
A community council assigned the task of revitalizing commerce in Takanabe, Miy...
March 22, 2014
Money
'Where Does My Money Go?' Website Launched to Show Residents Their Daily/Annual Share of Municipal Taxes, Costs
Shonan Apps!, a group of software developers in Japan, unveiled on December 2, ...
March 21, 2014
Eco-business / Social Venture
Fidea's Charity Jam Project Wins 10th Japan Partnership Grand Prize
The Partnership Support Center, a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission i...
March 17, 2014
Aging Society
Elderly Simulation Program is Helping Japan Become an Elderly-Friendly Society
The Wonderful Aging Club, a Japanese association working to build a rich and l...
March 8, 2014
Well-Being
Survey Shows 60% Satisfied with Current Life, 70% Dissatisfied with Social Security
The Japanese Consumers' Cooperative Union released the results of its Social Se...
March 1, 2014
Education
Mie University Tops Eco-Friendly University Ranking 2013
All Rights Reserved. The Japan Youth Ecology League, a nonprofit organization (N...
February 27, 2014
Renewable Energy
A total of 676 examinees pass nationwide photovoltaic consultant test
The Japanese House Performance Inspection Association announced on December 4, ...
February 22, 2014
Money
National Citizen-Based Fund for Sustainable Energy Starts Receiving Applications
Three Japanese green energy organizations, Japan Green Fund Co. (JGF) and Ohisa...
February 15, 2014
Well-Being
White Paper Addresses Creating Happy Homes by Sharing Household Chores
Tadaima! (meaning "I'm home" in Japanese), a non-profit organization, started d...
February 14, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Buddhist Organization's New Awards Honor NGO Personnel Working in International Cooperation
The AYUS International Buddhist Cooperation Network, a non-governmental organiz...
February 13, 2014
Nuclear Power
Citizens' Commission on Nuclear Energy Lays out Steps for a Nuclear-free Japan
The Citizens' Commission on Nuclear Energy (CCNE), a citizens group advocating ...
February 12, 2014
Education
Japanese NPO Launches Study Support Program to Eliminate Education Gap
Kids' Door, a non-profit organization engaged in various support activities for...
February 8, 2014
Civil Society / Local Issues
Japanese NPO Launches Project to Turn Vacant Stores into Shared Houses for Youth, Revitalize Shopping Streets
Plusus, a Japanese non-profit organization that develops businesses for local r...
February 7, 2014
Education
Lawyers' Network Launched in Japan to Help Stop Bullying and Physical Punishment
To support victims of bullying and physical punishment at school, as well as th...
January 27, 2014
Policy / Systems
Japan's Nonprofit Organization Law Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On December 1, 2013, the law to Promote Specified Nonprofit Activities (NPO Law...
January 23, 2014
Education
Japanese NPO Provides Study Space for Children from Low-Income Households and Temporary Housing
Asuiku, a non-profit organization based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, has been ...
January 18, 2014
Renewable Energy
Citizen-funded Solar Power Plant in Fukushima Built
Fukushima Ryozen Citizens' Joint Power Plant completed construction in Septembe...
January 14, 2014
Renewable Energy
Balancing Energy and Crop Production through Solar Sharing
The Solar Sharing Association began to operate the Solar Sharing Hayashi Power ...
January 8, 2014
Education
Okinawa Coral Reef Conservation and Utilization Effort Wins 2013 Environmental Education Award
The Coca-Cola Educational & Environmental Foundation, which promotes enviro...
December 18, 2013
Water
Government Highlights Traditional System of Local Residents Sharing, Conserving Spring Water as Common Property
The Japanese Government's 2012 annual report on the environment (issued in June...
December 13, 2013
Eco-business / Social Venture
Third Social Innovator Competition Selects 16 Entrepreneurs for Final Presentation
The Institute for Strategic Leadership (ISL, Center for Social Innovation) of Ja...
December 9, 2013
Disaster Reconstruction
Monthly Magazine Launched in Japan to Strengthen Consumers' Bond with Food Producers in Earthquake-hit Region
The Japanese non-profit organization "Tohoku Kaikon" -- literally translated as...
December 7, 2013
Civil Society / Local Issues
Number of 'Environmental Meisters' in Japan Tops 3,000
According to the Citizens Environmental Foundation (CEF) of Japan , the number ...
December 5, 2013
Education
High School Students and Companies Prove Effects of Roof Greening with Used Tatami Mats
Kanagawa Prefecture announced on August 6, 2013, that joint research conducted...
December 2, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japan Awards for Biodiversity Winners Announced
The AEON Environmental Foundation selected, on September 13, 2013, five winner...
November 27, 2013
Energy Conservation
New Roof Panel Made of Reeds, Moss Proven to Make Interiors Cooler
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