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To unlock philanthropy’s potential for Japan, we need to understand its meaning

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

October 21, 2024  New!

Cultivating a healthier agricultural and societal foundation: Passing on the knowledge and practices of environmental regeneration to future generations

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

October 08, 2024 

DGI2024 Report (2): Japanese NPOs Need More Support to Use Technology

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

September 17, 2024 

DGI2024 Report (1): What’s Holding Japan’s Social Sector Back from Doing Good?

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

September 13, 2024 

A Heart-Connecting Space Supporting Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

August 30, 2024 

Can Intermediary Organizations Rise to Growing Expectations?

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

July 31, 2024 

How Do Japanese Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) Feel About the SDGs?

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

June 26, 2024 

A Place where People with Difficulties in Life Can Support Each Other: Valuing Loose Connections

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

March 14, 2024 

How They Give is Changing and the Implications for Japan’s Nonprofit Sector

InsightsEssays: Civil Society in Japan

February 16, 2024 

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News

Oct 16, 2024
JNPOC’s study of support organizations for school refusal and hikikomori published
Sep 06, 2024
JNPOC’s annual report for FY2023 is now available!
Aug 14, 2024
NPTech Initiative in its second year: Toward the digitalization of NPOs through collective impact
Aug 05, 2024
Seminar/Workshop for Strengthening NPO Organizational Infrastructure held
Jul 30, 2024
JNPOC and CAPS assess the readiness of Japan’s social sector to thrive with the Doing Good Index 2024
Jul 03, 2024
The appointment of the new chairperson of the board took place
Jun 17, 2024
New project, Tomo-civi NPO School, a learning community, launching in July!

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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

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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