ABOUT US
Japan Intercultural Intelligence (JII) is an organization dedicated to realizing the ideal of cultural synergy that leverages diversity.
What we mean by "Cultural synergy" is──
People can enjoy the beauty of various cultures while preserving the strengths of their own culture,
Living together as "good neighbors" for a comfortable life for both,
It is about creating new public culture and values through the wonderful encounter of different cultures.
NEWS
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News
Launching a New Initiative: Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP)!
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News
On Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, Mr. Yang, the Secretary General, will speak at the Kamenori Foundation's "Cultural Synergy Network Conference 2025 in Tokyo"
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[Notice] Year-End and New Year Holiday Closure (12/27/2025 - 1/6/2026)
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Join us on Saturday, December 13th at the JTB Tourism Business College Festival
What we do

Otonari-san ・Family Friend・
Program
Local Otonari-san (volunteers) and
Foreign residents engage in daily interactions as pairs.

Daily Life Consultation Service
Healthcare, childcare and education, family issues, residency status (visa),
You can recieve consultation about employment and workplace concerns.

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Otonari-san
Essential aspects of life for foreigners living in Japan
One-time support will be provided

MIKATA
Corporate Services
Recruitment of international students and foreign talent,
We assist with development and retention

Hanamaru Class
We support learning, including Japanese language, for children with roots outside of Japan.
EVENT
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Otonari-san Gathering on Sunday, December 7, 2025! ~ Connect with joy, expand through understanding…
"After talking, I felt it was much closer than I had imagined." Such "small understandings" gently transform society [...] -
October 11 (Sat) & November 29 (Sat), 2025 - Ask the Experts! For Pregnant Foreign Nationals…
Since its launch in 2023, the "Childbirth & Postpartum" workshop for expectant foreign mothers has received high praise from many participants at every session […] -
[Now Enrolling] 🌸 Hanamaru Class 🌸 (Learning support for children with foreign roots) is now open!
At JII, we support children with foreign roots in their learning, including Japanese language education, through our "Hanamaru" program […]
BLOG
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Monthly Supporter Recruitment Campaign | Building Harmonious Coexistence through Shared Understanding
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[Report] Childbirth and Postpartum Workshop for Pregnant Foreign Women (October 11)
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a "Childbirth and Postpartum Workshop for Pregnant Foreign Women" will be held at St. Luke’s International Hospital […] -
🎤 I had the honor of giving a lecture at the Aiport Tokushima "Human Rights Education Awareness Leader Training Course"!
Hello everyone! We are pleased to announce our participation in the "AIPORT Tokushima" hosted Human Rights Education Awareness Leader Training Course […]
Support Us with a Donation
Our activities are made possible by your participation and support.
Diversity is embraced, including foreign residents.
Your help is needed to create a bright future.
You can support our activities in numerous ways.
Our activities depend on your participation and support.
We need your support to create a vibrant future that embraces diversity, including the contributions of foreigners living in Japan.
CONTACT US
Feel free to contact us with any questions, inquiries, interviews, or feedback.
A representative from the office will get back to you shortly.












We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We support and engage in activities that address the challenges faced by foreign residents in their daily lives and work.







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