Organizations

Shapla Neer Shapla Neer- A voluntary non-governmental organization aiming at poverty relief in Bangladesh and Nepal. Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project- Started as a goal to bring food, health, faith, and hope to the people of the desperately poor, rural Japanese area in Yamanashi. Now incl… Japan Asian Association and Asian Friendship Society Japan Asian Association and Asian Friendship Society- Promotes international cooperation, community and environmental conservation activities, and global education for citizens. Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement- Contributes to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedn… Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development (NICCO) Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development (NICCO)- An international NGO dedicated to the promotion of economic self-reliance and confidence in the poor in develop… The Asiatic Society of Japan The Asiatic Society of Japan- History of the society, council information, how to join, and lecture schedule. [Japanese and English] J Help J Help- A non-profit group staffed by volunteers who help disaster striken and problem areas around the world. Japan Bangladesh Society Japan Bangladesh Society- An international non-profit organization to increase cultural contact between the nations and mobilize charitable support for Bangladesh. German Institute for Japanese Studies (Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien) German Institute for Japanese Studies (Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien)- Conducts scientific research to deepen knowledge of cultural, economic, and social aspects of Japan an… Critical-Japan Critical-Japan- Critical and theoretical discussion of culture, society, literature, arts, media and politics, for residents of Japan. The Japan Institute of International Affairs The Japan Institute of International Affairs- A private, non-profit, and independent research organization to foster the scientific study of international issues, economics, and l… Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)- Independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization to strengthen Japan's role in international networks of policy dialogue and co… Matsumae International Foundation Matsumae International Foundation- Invites active young research workers to Japan to increase international cultural understanding and promote peace. Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese- Provides over 500 members with friendship, support, mutual help in adapting to Japanese society, and opportunities for social, emotional,… Shakai Archive Shakai Archive- Archived messages for the Shakai Mailing List, a group of scholars, academics, and businesspeople discussing socio-political and economic affairs on Japan. Japan-Australia Japan-Australia- Yahoo group for promotomg friendship, learning the Japanese language, and culture. Ages 18-60. Baltic Fleets Japan Baltic Fleets Japan- General discussion groups of any topic on Japan. Japan Lovers Japan Lovers- A mailing list for Japanophiles on society, language, and culture. US-Japan-China Comparative Policy Research Institute US-Japan-China Comparative Policy Research Institute- An independent think tank focusing on comparative social, economical, political, and technological policy issues concerning J… Center for US-Japan Comparative Social Studies Center for US-Japan Comparative Social Studies- The site provides information about education, culture, and society of the United States and Japan in both English and Japanese. Boy Scouts of Japan Boy Scouts of Japan- WOSM member association. The Chiiori Project The Chiiori Project- A gathering point for the Chiiori Project; rural preservation project started by Alex Kerr. The Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM) The Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM)- A social science research institution to study the information society as well as Japanese society from the perspectives of social s… Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union (JCCU) Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union (JCCU)- Plays a strong role in creating a more human lifestyle and sustainable society through operations and activities that enjoy the trus… Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC) Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC)- Aims to foster closer relations among Japanese NGOs engaged in international cooperation, encourage networking among NGOs a… New Japan Women’s Association (Shinfujin) New Japan Women’s Association (Shinfujin)- Works to realize women’s demands concerning such issues as women's rights, equality with men, better working and living conditions, meas… Tibetan Snowlion Friendship Society (Tibet Aid Japan) Tibetan Snowlion Friendship Society (Tibet Aid Japan)- An NGO founded in Kyoto in September 1987 for the purpose of giving educational opportunities to Tibetan refugee children an… Japan International Volunteer Center Japan International Volunteer Center- Has various projects such as agriculture, water provision, forest preservation/utilization, children's education, peace building, and emergen… JEN JEN- 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. Association for Aid and Relief, Japan Association for Aid and Relief, Japan- The first Japanese private relief organization for refugees and aiming to awaken the volunteerism among the Japanese.