Topics

The Act on the Prevention of Malicious Donation Solicitations by Organizations enacted: Summary of key takeaways

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March 22, 2023 

“Because you’re a girl/boy” closes off possibilities: Dismantling gender stereotypes

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December 21, 2022 

How NPOs can deal with the issues of loneliness and isolation in Japan

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December 20, 2022 

A Multi-Sectoral Platform Tackling Loneliness and Isolation Kicks Off

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November 30, 2022 

Employment services for the visually impaired persons: Support from within the visually impaired community

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October 07, 2022 

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

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August 10, 2022 

Nonprofits in Japan

Overview

Overview of Civic Activities and "NPOs" in Japan

Legal Framework

Different Legal Status of Nonprofit Organizations in Japan

About NPO Law

Its History, Significance, and Brief Content

Size and Scope of NPOs

Detailed information on Specified Nonprofit Corporations

Key Understanding

Key concepts that create enabling and supportive environment for nonprofits

Q & A

Collection of frequently asked questions about Japanese nonprofit organizations

Resources

Useful information on learning more about Japanese nonprofits and civil society

About Japan NPO Center

Who We Are

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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What We Do

JNPOC offers various programs/services such as capacity-building programs, civil society forums, policy-oriented reseach, and disaster-recovery programs with various partners.

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