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We are pleased to announce the release of our latest press release regarding our organization's initiatives. This press release introduces our new project, the "Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP)." Please take a moment to read it and learn more about our efforts.

The Meguro International Exchange Festival will be held on Saturday, March 7th. This event offers a chance to experience cultures from around the world and Japan, and to connect with people living in the local community. The theme is "One World Under One Roof" - Many cultures under one roo […]

"Overcoming Division: The True Nature of Discrimination and Prejudice" On December 7th, at the "Otonari-san Exchange Meeting" held in Omotesando, we shared the lecture given by Professor Jun Goto (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies). This lecture explored the discrimination and [...] that lie behind the creation of "division."

Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP) We are excited to launch a new multicultural support initiative, the Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP), designed to connect foreign employees with local communities. This program aims to provide foreign employees with a sense of security […]

Network Conference of Cultural Synergy Advocates 2025 in Tokyo As interest grows in the lives and support of people with foreign roots living in Japan, there is an increasing need for advocates to promote cultural synergy in local communities. This event brings together those active in the field of cultural synergy to [...]

We will be closed for the New Year's holiday from Saturday, December 27, 2025, to Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Operations will resume on Wednesday, January 7. Any inquiries received during this period will be addressed sequentially starting January 7. If urgent […]

On Saturday, December 13th, starting at 10 AM, we will participate in the school festival "Kamosai" held at the JTB Tourism Business College in Sugamo. This year's festival theme is "Experience World Tourism in Sugamo!" Students will take the lead and showcase their creativity […]

On Sunday, December 21st, starting at 1:00 PM, JII will participate in the charity event "NPO Summit 2025 - From Empathy to Resonance - Shaping Social Contribution with Your Favorite NPO" held at Cybozu, Inc.'s Tokyo Office (Chuo-ku, Tokyo). 201 […]

In January 2026, Meguro City will host a three-part lecture series titled "Turning Differences into Strength: Exploring Cultural Synergy and Human Rights with Young Voices." Our Executive Director, Ms.Yang, will speak at the first session. The theme is "Understanding social structures, learning about current issues, and thinking together." […]

In 2024, thanks to the warm support and cooperation of everyone, JII was able to carry out many activities. In the activity report released this time, we have summarized our initiatives for the 2024 fiscal year, including photos and stories. Foreign residents and Japanese volunteers […]

As part of the Monthly Supporter Recruitment Campaign that started on November 5th, we will hold an Otonari-san exchange event! We will introduce experiences of shared understandings" born within the Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP), while engaging in meaningful exchanges...

From Wednesday, November 5 to Thursday, December 25, we are holding a monthly supporter recruitment campaign under the theme "Building Harmonious Coexistence through Shared Understanding" Your support is essential for us to continue our activities steadily. We warmly invite you to join us […]