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An interview with Secretary General Yang has been published on the SDGs portal site "Spaceship Earth" operated by Elevista Inc. In addition to JII and OFP initiatives, the article discusses the background of OFP's establishment and future prospects, among other topics that are not often shared with everyone.

From April 29, 2024 (Monday) to May 6, 2024 (Monday), we will be closed for Golden Week. Activities will resume on May 7, 2024 (Tuesday). Please note that responses to applications and inquiries may be delayed during the closure period. Thank you for your understanding.

[Broadcast Date: April 19, 2024 (Friday) 14:15-15:00 / BS231 Channel] This time, the Otonari-san Family Friend Program will be featured in the third lecture of NHK Broadcasting University's "Information Society and International Volunteer Activities" […]

I attended the Kamenori Foundation Forum 2024 "Kamenori Award" ceremony held on January 12, 2024. For more details, please see here https://j-ii.org/article_ja/kamenoriaward2023/

Continuing from last year, I participated again this year in the volunteer training course at the Fuchu City Multicultural Synergy Center DIV Daibu E. This time, I had a wonderful and fast-paced two hours with volunteers in their 20s to 70s, who were selected by lottery. Foreigners' current […]

Our office will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from December 28 (Thursday) to January 8 (Monday). We will resume activities on January 9 (Tuesday). Please note that responses to applications and inquiries may be delayed during the holiday period. For urgent matters, please contact info@j- […]

In the Learning by Giving project, where middle school students research social issues and choose organizations to donate to, JII's activities have been selected by Itabashi Third Junior High School. A video message was contributed to convey the content and significance of the activities to the students […]

We are pleased to announce that we have received the 17th Kamenori Award! The activities of OFP are led by citizens who are actively practicing coexistence with foreign residents in their respective communities. The significance and achievements of this initiative have been highly recognized, resulting in the award in the grassroots category of the Kamenori Award. Great […]

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OFP is celebrating its 3rd anniversary and will host an in-person event for all members. We hope you can join us. Japanese: https://j-ii.org/article_ja/231022ofp3yr/ English: https://j-ii.o […]