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JNPOC has released abridged Japanese translation of “Unlocking Cross-Border Philanthropy in Asia” report

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October 04, 2022  New!

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, thinking with children about the future of their “right to learn”

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August 10, 2022 

Always a safe space for parents and children: Children’s cafeterias and their various forms of support

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July 26, 2022 

2020 Japan NPO Center Annual Report (English Digest Version)

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June 15, 2022 

The 8050-problem becoming increasingly serious and complicated: What is needed to solve social withdrawal among middle-aged and older people is to create a place outside home

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April 06, 2022 

Japan NPO Center Mid-Term Vision 2021-2025

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December 02, 2021 

Learning in Japan-US Collaborative Project: Using Community-Driven Methodology/Technology for an Aging Japanese Society

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December 06, 2021 

What we can do to support young people with mental health issues now: How to deal with employment and how to start working

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October 20, 2021 

NPOs need to be speedy and deliberate

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July 05, 2021 

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Jun 21, 2021
JNPOC received the Leadership Award at TechSoup Global Network Summit!
Apr 17, 2020
Announcement: JNPOC Shift to Working-from-home in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Oct 28, 2019
JNPOC’s Typhoon Hagibis response
Oct 15, 2019
Typhoon Hagibis
Sep 27, 2019
[Important Notice] Beware of scam emails asking for donation to JNPOC
Feb 21, 2017
JNPOC and TechSoup Japan co-organized “Facebook Training for Nonprofits in Tokyo”
Feb 21, 2017
JNPOC contributed an article about “Civil Sector National Conference 2016” to the TechSoup Asia Website

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Nonprofits in Japan

Overview

Overview of Civic Activities and "NPOs" in Japan

Legal Framework

Different Legal Status of Nonprofit Organizations in Japan

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Size and Scope of NPOs

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Key Understanding

Key concepts that create enabling and supportive environment for nonprofits

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Collection of frequently asked questions about Japanese nonprofit organizations

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Useful information on learning more about Japanese nonprofits and civil society

About Japan NPO Center

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Supporting civic activities and promoting cross-sector collaboration, JNPOC acts as a national infrastructure organization for the growing nonprofit sector in Japan.

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