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“We cannot survive like this!” Toward a better future protecting tomorrow for the foreigners without status of residence

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May 31, 2023  New!

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

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March 22, 2023 

Supporting each other to prevent isolation among people living alone: Dendenmushi-no-Kai’s Chit-Chat Gatherings create connections and a sense of safety

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January 13, 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 

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

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October 04, 2022 

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

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August 10, 2022 

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News

Nov 11, 2022
JNPOC announced our view on “The Act on the Prevention of Malicious Donation Solicitations by Organizations” to be proposed to the Diet.
Oct 31, 2022
Doing Good Index 2022: JNPOC’s collaboration with CAPS on new social impact study across Asia
Aug 30, 2022
JNPOC’s annual report for FY2021 is available.
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

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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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