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Feel more secure living in Japan,
More fun 

So that foreign residents living in Japan can become familiar with the community and live with peace of mind,
We provide support for daily life consultations and facilitate interactions with local Japanese volunteers.

We also post updates and announcements on social media.

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Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP)

Connect with Japanese people

This is an exchange program for foreigners living in Japan. You can interact one-on-one with local Japanese volunteers.
We support practicing Japanese, understanding Japanese life and culture, and connecting with local people.
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I want to understand Japan better
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I want to improve my Japanese
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I want Japanese friends
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I want my child to have Japanese friends
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Want to consult casually
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I want to know local information
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Spot Otonari-san (SOFP)

Get one-time support

Providing one-time support for essential daily life matters for foreigners living in Japan,
This is a volunteer-based life support activity.

Accompaniment Possible On-siteFree(Only actual expenses such as transportation fees + transfer fees)

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Support Examples

  • Filling out daycare enrollment forms
  • Procedures for hospital visits
  • Phone Inquiry Reservation
  • Accompanying Parent-Teacher Meetings
  • Accompanying Children to Medical Checkups
  • Notification of Internet Activation
  • Gas, Water, and Electricity Activation and Trouble Reporting
  • Hospital Phone Reservation
  • Accompaniment for Real Estate Consultations
  • Inquiries to the Post Office, Government Offices, and Service Providers
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Daily Life Consultation Service

Consult an Expert

Doctors, lawyers, judicial scriveners, accountants, nurses, midwives, teachers, interpreters, psychological counselors,
We have a network of various professionals, including business coaches and business consultants.
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Examples of Consultations

  • Illness and Medical Care
  • Domestic issues, divorce, and troubles with partners
  • Communication/Troubles with School and Teachers
  • Parenting and Education Concerns
  • Concerns about Child Development (Physical and Mental)
  • Support for the Lives of Refugees and Evacuees
  • Residence Status (Visa)
  • Japan's Systems (Pensions, Insurance, Taxes, etc.)
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Consultation
Hanamaru Class

Japanese Language Support for Children

Enjoy learning Japanese reading, writing, and homework with volunteers,
We nurture children's confidence in their school life in Japan.
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What You Can Do

  • Practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
  • You can do school homework
  • You can ask questions about the parts you don't understand in your studies
  • Learn "Carefully and Clearly"
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About Us

Japan Intercultural Intelligence (JII) is an organization dedicated to realizing the ideal of cultural synergy by leveraging diversity.
Cultural synergy means that people maintain the strengths of their own cultures while enjoying the wonderful aspects of various cultures, living together as good neighbors who make life easier for each other, and through the encounter of these wonderful cultures, creating new public culture and values.

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For Those Interested in Volunteering as Japanese

For Those Interested in Volunteering as Japanese

While supporting foreign residents to adapt more easily to life in Japan, you can also interact directly with foreigners, make friends, and enjoy yourself.

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For Corporations

For Corporations

We aim to reduce cultural gaps and loneliness among foreign employees, while simultaneously achieving employee growth and regional revitalization.

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Members & Donations

Support Us with a Donation

We became a Tokyo Metropolitan Government certified NPO on June 4, 2026.
Donations to JII are eligible for tax benefits.
Our activities are made possible by your participation and support.
Your support is needed to create an attractive future where diversity, including foreign residents, is valued.
You can support our activities in numerous ways.
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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.

SDGs Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being for All
SDGs Goal 4 Quality Education for All
SDGs Goal 5 Achieve Gender Equality
SDGs Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDGs Goal 10: Reduce Inequality Within and Among Countries
SDGs Goal 16 Peace and Justice for All
SDGs Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the goals