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Facilitates exchange of disaster reduction experts from each country and concerned bodies, accumulates and provides disaster reduction information, and carries out research into multinational disaster reduction cooperation.
History of the society, council information, how to join, and lecture schedule. [Japanese and English]
The first Japanese private relief organization for refugees and aiming to awaken the volunteerism among the Japanese.
Provides over 500 members with friendship, support, mutual help in adapting to Japanese society, and opportunities for social, emotional, educational and professional growth.
WOSM member association.
A social science research institution to study the information society as well as Japanese society from the perspectives of social systems theory and comparative civilizations study.
The site provides information about education, culture, and society of the United States and Japan in both English and Japanese.
A gathering point for the Chiiori Project; rural preservation project started by Alex Kerr.
Conducts scientific research to deepen knowledge of cultural, economic, and social aspects of Japan and Japanese-German relations through doctoral fellowships, cooperative work, and its library.
A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization to build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.
A private, non-profit organization seeking to integrate the methods of human consciousness and organizational transformation to maximize the participation of grass-roots people in taking responsibility for their own lives and for their community as a whole.
A private non-profit membership organization dedicated to furthering understanding between cultures. With online guidebook for artists chosen for the program of living in Japan.
Helps people suffering from the problems of welfare and the human right when there are two or more countries involved, including intercountry adoption, marriage/divorce counseling, family reunions, child welfare, assistance to refugees, and training of social workers.
An international non-profit organization to increase cultural contact between the nations and mobilize charitable support for Bangladesh.
Independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization to strengthen Japan's role in international networks of policy dialogue and cooperation. Provides information on activities, programs, and publications.
A Japanese NGO seeking medical support for Chernobyl victims, especially treatment for leukemia and cancer patients.
A private, non-profit, and independent research organization to foster the scientific study of international issues, economics, and law. Promotes exchanges with universities and research institutes and holds conferences and symposia.
Specializes in procurement in connection with Japan's grant aid, including technical cooperation.
Has various projects such as agriculture, water provision, forest preservation/utilization, children's education, peace building, and emergency relief in southeast Asia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Palestine, Afghanistan, and North Korea.
Aims to foster closer relations among Japanese NGOs engaged in international cooperation, encourage networking among NGOs and improve their development, plus deepen Japanese public understanding and support for NGO activities and international cooperation.
Plays a strong role in creating a more human lifestyle and sustainable society through operations and activities that enjoy the trust of the membership.
A humanitarian aid organization co-operating with the UN, the government, and other organizations to provide assistance where needed the most for stability and self-reliance.
Started as a goal to bring food, health, faith, and hope to the people of the desperately poor, rural Japanese area in Yamanashi. Now includes environmental education and international outreach to the third world.
NGO to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Invites active young research workers to Japan to increase international cultural understanding and promote peace.
Works to realize women’s demands concerning such issues as women's rights, equality with men, better working and living conditions, measures to support child-care, education, environmental protection, peace, and abolition of nuclear weapons.
An international NGO dedicated to the promotion of economic self-reliance and confidence in the poor in developing countries.
Contributes to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and the human spirit.
A non-profit organization committed to international social and economic justice. Advocates alternative plans, information, and recommendations to the Japanese government, UN institutions, and IMF on regarding ODA, debt issues, social development, trade and investment, and other related issues.
A voluntary non-governmental organization aiming at poverty relief in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding, create effective channels of communication, and address common concerns.
An independent think tank focusing on comparative social, economical, political, and technological policy issues concerning Japan, the U.S., and China.
Aims to contribute to the realization of a society in which people oppressed by poverty, hunger and conflict can live with hope and dream of a better tomorrow.
A Japanese NGO seeking medical support for Chernobyl victims, especially treatment for leukemia and cancer patients.
Independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization to strengthen Japan's role in international networks of policy dialogue and cooperation. Provides information on activities, programs, and publications.
NGO to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Contributes to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and the human spirit.
Facilitates exchange of disaster reduction experts from each country and concerned bodies, accumulates and provides disaster reduction information, and carries out research into multinational disaster reduction cooperation.
A social science research institution to study the information society as well as Japanese society from the perspectives of social systems theory and comparative civilizations study.
Aims to contribute to the realization of a society in which people oppressed by poverty, hunger and conflict can live with hope and dream of a better tomorrow.
A humanitarian aid organization co-operating with the UN, the government, and other organizations to provide assistance where needed the most for stability and self-reliance.
Provides over 500 members with friendship, support, mutual help in adapting to Japanese society, and opportunities for social, emotional, educational and professional growth.
An international non-profit organization to increase cultural contact between the nations and mobilize charitable support for Bangladesh.
Works to realize women’s demands concerning such issues as women's rights, equality with men, better working and living conditions, measures to support child-care, education, environmental protection, peace, and abolition of nuclear weapons.
A private, non-profit organization seeking to integrate the methods of human consciousness and organizational transformation to maximize the participation of grass-roots people in taking responsibility for their own lives and for their community as a whole.
The site provides information about education, culture, and society of the United States and Japan in both English and Japanese.
An international NGO dedicated to the promotion of economic self-reliance and confidence in the poor in developing countries.
A private non-profit membership organization dedicated to furthering understanding between cultures. With online guidebook for artists chosen for the program of living in Japan.
Specializes in procurement in connection with Japan's grant aid, including technical cooperation.
A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization to build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.
A non-profit organization committed to international social and economic justice. Advocates alternative plans, information, and recommendations to the Japanese government, UN institutions, and IMF on regarding ODA, debt issues, social development, trade and investment, and other related issues.
WOSM member association.
Conducts scientific research to deepen knowledge of cultural, economic, and social aspects of Japan and Japanese-German relations through doctoral fellowships, cooperative work, and its library.
Invites active young research workers to Japan to increase international cultural understanding and promote peace.
Has various projects such as agriculture, water provision, forest preservation/utilization, children's education, peace building, and emergency relief in southeast Asia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Palestine, Afghanistan, and North Korea.
Helps people suffering from the problems of welfare and the human right when there are two or more countries involved, including intercountry adoption, marriage/divorce counseling, family reunions, child welfare, assistance to refugees, and training of social workers.
Committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding, create effective channels of communication, and address common concerns.
An independent think tank focusing on comparative social, economical, political, and technological policy issues concerning Japan, the U.S., and China.
Started as a goal to bring food, health, faith, and hope to the people of the desperately poor, rural Japanese area in Yamanashi. Now includes environmental education and international outreach to the third world.
A gathering point for the Chiiori Project; rural preservation project started by Alex Kerr.
Plays a strong role in creating a more human lifestyle and sustainable society through operations and activities that enjoy the trust of the membership.
A private, non-profit, and independent research organization to foster the scientific study of international issues, economics, and law. Promotes exchanges with universities and research institutes and holds conferences and symposia.
The first Japanese private relief organization for refugees and aiming to awaken the volunteerism among the Japanese.
Aims to foster closer relations among Japanese NGOs engaged in international cooperation, encourage networking among NGOs and improve their development, plus deepen Japanese public understanding and support for NGO activities and international cooperation.
A voluntary non-governmental organization aiming at poverty relief in Bangladesh and Nepal.
History of the society, council information, how to join, and lecture schedule. [Japanese and English]
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