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~ Discover the World! Let's Talk! Let's Play! ~ Intercultural Understanding & Communication Festival The Kids Global Festival 2026 will be held on Sunday, April 26! This event offers children the chance to meet people from around the world and experience different cultures […]

We are honored to have received the 12th Platinum Guild Award, hosted by the Certified NPO Platinum Guild Association. This award recognizes organizations and initiatives addressing various challenges faced by Japanese society, and it is a testament to the value of our efforts […]

We are pleased to announce that we have distributed a press release regarding our organization's initiatives. This press release introduces our new project, the "Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP)." Please take a look […]

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 […]

"What It Takes to Overcome Division: The True Nature of Discrimination and Prejudice" We have released the content of a lecture given by Professor Jun Goto (Graduate School of Policy Studies) at the "Otonari-san Exchange Meeting" held in Omotesando on December 7. This lecture addressed the discrimination and [...] that underlie the background of "division."

Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP) We are pleased to announce the launch of a new multicultural support program, "Otonari-san Corporate Program (OCP)," which connects foreign employees with local communities. This program ensures that foreign employees can feel secure […]

Cultural synergy Network Meeting 2025 in Tokyo Amid growing interest in the lives and support of people with foreign roots in Japan, there is a demand for leaders who promote cultural synergy in local communities. This event features individuals active in the field of cultural synergy […]

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 21, from 1:00 PM, JII will participate in the charity event "NPO Summit 2025 - From Empathy to Resonance - ~Social Contribution Shaped with Your Favorite NPO~" held at Cybozu, Inc. 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 as well, supported by your warm assistance and cooperation, JII was able to advance many activities. The activity report we have released this time summarizes our efforts in the 2024 fiscal year, incorporating photos and episodes. Foreign residents and Japanese volunteers […]