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Current300,000Yen Target300,000yen 【OFP New Initiative Support – Funding Campaign】Harnessing the Power of Community to Build Meaningful Connections~ From small, joyful interactions to a more inclusive society ~ Donations made through Give One (Japanese Only) or Benevity are tax-deductible. Invisible Barriers Despite Proximity – Judgment Without Knowing the Reality “They look intimidating,” “They probably don’t speak […]

In cooperation with the Shimomeguro 5-chome Neighborhood Association and Meguro Haracho Association in Meguro-Ward, Tokyo, we organized a multi-cultural exchange event. It was a very first attempt for the Neighborhood Association!  The number of foreign residents in Meguro-Ward has been growing. The Neighborhood Association had been carefully considering connecting local and foreign residents and that they […]

The first class of “Hanamaru Class”, a study support class for children with international heritage, was held on Saturday, October 19th. Long-requested by numerous foreign participants registered in OFP, we have been preparing for this project.Since this was the first attempt by JII, we were both excited and nervous. This time, children aged 4 to […]

As our first attempt, we hosted this event to deepen the engagement between UBS workers and the OFP members from JII through playing the game of “Go”. This event featured the esteemed Dr. Iizuka, a master student of the Japan Go Organization (Nihon Ki-in) who also is a career doctor. She thoroughly explained to us […]

JII has been approved by “Benevity” as a non-profit organization that you can donate to!If your workplace is registered through Benevity, please consider supporting our activities via workplace donation in order to achieve our goal of “cultural coexistence” in Japanese society.< How to donate >Please visit the Benevity Causes Portal and you can find us following […]

Japan Intercultural Intelligence (JII) is dedicated to supporting foreign residents in Japan. We aim to help them adapt smoothly to Japanese society and facilitate mutual cultural understanding between foreign and local residents.  Recognizing that pregnancy is a transformative journey with unique challenges, particularly for foreign expectant parents navigating a new healthcare system, we hosted our second […]

Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it comes with its fair share of uncertainties, especially for foreign expectant mothers navigating the intricacies of a new healthcare system.  On Saturday, 16th December, 2023, a workshop at St. Luke’s International University organized by Japan Intercultural Intelligence(JII) aimed to address these concerns by welcoming Professor Igarashi, […]

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To all our Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP) members, We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and cooperation with OFP. In light of the expansion of OFP’s activities, we have made the decision to introduce revisions to the OFP Terms of Use for Participants and membership fees. These changes are aimed at ensuring […]

If you find yourself feeling anxious about the prospect of giving birth in Japan due to unfamiliarity with the culture and language,why not join our Foreign Pregnant Women Workshop (conducted in English) held at St. Luke International University? This event  presents a valuable opportunity for foreign pregnant women to acquire a comprehensive understanding of various […]

This event will not only provide an opportunity for Otonari-san Volunteer  and foreign participants to interact with each other, but also to talk about activities that you would not normally hear about, get to know other members, and make new contacts and acquaintances. With delicious snacks and drinks in hand at the at-home café, the […]

What made you interested in the Otonarisan Family Friend program? I found the program through Internet search and I applied for help because the website said it would help foreigners living in Japan. I work for a Korean company, so I rarely have the opportunity to talk to Japanese people.  How did you interact with […]