News

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation produced the "Handbook for Coexistence with Foreign Residents," in which JII's initiatives were introduced! It is a collection of reference case studies for accepting foreign residents in local communities. It includes examples of support efforts in the fields of medical care, health, and mental health […]

We will hold an online study session to learn the basic knowledge of procedures related to residence status (visa), naturalization, nationality, and other matters concerning foreign residents living in Japan. Volunteers involved in supporting and interacting with foreign residents are also encouraged to participate! 📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2025, 10: […]

JII was certified as a "Certified NPO Corporation" by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the competent authority, as of Thursday, June 4, 2026. As a result of this certification, donations to JII made on or after June 4, 2026, will be eligible for tax benefits such as donation deductions […]

Japan Intercultural Intelligence (JII), a specified nonprofit corporation, has been certified as a "Certified NPO Corporation" by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the competent authority, effective Thursday, June 4, 2026 […]

LIFT LLC has introduced our initiatives! Since 2025, LIFT has been supporting JII's marketing efforts as pro bono partners. Recently, they interviewed our Executive Director, Yang, to discuss the background behind JII's founding […]

JII's initiatives were featured on Leverages Global! Leverages Global is a recruitment support service specializing in hiring foreign talent, operated by Leverages Co., Ltd. We appreciate the interest in our activities […]

On May 16, 2026, we held a "Cross-Cultural Art Workshop" for OFP members. Participants selected their favorite pictures or photos from magazines, cut them out, and expressed their thoughts through a single artwork. The theme of the works was "Transcending Cultural Differences, Connecting People" […]

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, we participated in the "Kids Global Festival 2026" at the JICA Earth Plaza! This event aims to give children opportunities to experience different cultures, and we presented an original program themed around "Foods of the World" […]

We will be closed for Golden Week from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Inquiries received during this period will be addressed sequentially starting Thursday, May 7. For urgent matters, please contact us at info@j-ii.o […]

~ 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 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.