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Seeks to give educational support for Pakistani women and children.
http://www10.plala.or.jp/JPNSTUDY/
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Takatori Community Center, Kobe, Japan
Portal site for non-profit organizations home pages which offices are located inside the Takatori
Catholic Church compound.
http://www.tcc117.org/en/
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Grand Masonic Lodge of Japan
Free and Accepted Masons. Includes history, officers, and lodges. In English and Japanese.
http://www.japan-freemasons.org/
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The Asiatic Society of Japan
History of the society, council information, how to join, and lecture schedule. [Japanese and
English]
http://www.asjapan.org
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J Help
A non-profit group staffed by volunteers who help disaster striken and problem areas around the
world.
http://www.jhelp.com/
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Japan Bangladesh Society
An international non-profit organization to increase cultural contact between the nations and
mobilize charitable support for Bangladesh.
http://www.japanbangladesh.com/
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JCA-Net
Supports activities of NGOs and people's movements beyond borders collaborating with members and
partners of Association for Progressive Communications (APC).
http://www.jca.apc.org/index-en.html
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Japan Action Online
Offers petitions, articles, and news on activist related causes and organizations.
http://cp.freeshell.org/petit/petit.html
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Give Peace a Chance
Activist Japanese group to oppose war, militarism, and violence.
http://give-peace-a-chance.jp/eng/
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Food Bank Japan
Concerned individuals creating a viable food banking network in Japan through soup kitchens and
helping relief agencies, the homeless, women in crisis, migrant workers, the elderly, and the
handicapped.
http://www.foodbankjapan.org/en/index_e.html
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German Institute for Japanese Studies (Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien)
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.
http://www.dijtokyo.org/?&lang=en
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Critical-Japan
Critical and theoretical discussion of culture, society, literature, arts, media and politics, for
residents of Japan.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/critical-japan/
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Japan Regional Development Corporation (JRDC)
Contributes to the distribution of population and industry by encouraging people and industry to
relocate to local areas from metropolitan areas, promoting regional development, and promoting the
development of coal mining areas.
http://www.region.go.jp/en/index_e.html
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Institute of Developing Economies
Carries out various research on economic, political and social issues of developing countries and
regions. With information on research activities, publications, seminars and library.
http://www.ide.go.jp/English/index4.html
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British Council Japan
The United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural
relations in Japan. Creates opportunities in education, English language learning and cultural
exchange.
http://www1.britishcouncil.org/japan.htm
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The Japan Institute of International Affairs
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.
http://www.jiia.or.jp/
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Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)
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.
http://www.jcie.or.jp/
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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 systems theory and comparative civilizations study.
http://www.glocom.ac.jp/top/index.e.html
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Northern Regions Center
Works to share knowledge on improving life in the rugged northern climate and to create
environments leading to richer and more livable northern lifestyles.
http://www.nrc.or.jp/index_e.html
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Nippon Research Institute
Conducts research and studies and makes proposals on issues concerning citizens' lives, attitudes,
awareness, society, the economy, industry, trade, culture, and local issues.
http://www.research-soken.or.jp/profile/index-e.html
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Kansai Institute for Social and Economic Research (KISER)
Conducting theoretical and empirical research on social and economic issues, provides support for
academic research, and hosts seminars and symposia.
http://www.kiser.or.jp/english/
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Japan Research Institute
A non-profit organization established in order to solve complex problems in humanities, social
sciences and national sciences.
http://www.jri.or.jp/e_guide.htm
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Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living
Incorporated as an independent institute in September 1981 for research on the everyday life of
contemporary Japanese people.
http://www.athill.com/english/e_menu.html
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Institute for Policy Sciences, Japan (IPS-E)
A thinktank and non-profit organization for reconstruction of the economic and social system,
issues on energy, resources and the environment, land planning and urban problems, plus science and
technology policy, technology management and S&T human resources.
http://www.ips.or.jp/09english/english.html
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The Japan Sociological Society
A nationwide academic organization of over 3,000 members for sociologists in Japan aiming to
encourage sociological research and promoting its advancement and spread.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jss/index-e.html
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The Japan Association of Sociology of Law
One of Japan's oldest associations in the to promote the sociology of law. With overview,
symposia, and links.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/hosha/english/eindex.htm
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The Institute of Eastern Culture
A non-governmental scholarly organization to promote Asian studies in Japan, contribute to the
cultural development of Asian countries through scholarship, and encourage communincation with
other Asian counterparts.
http://www.tohogakkai.com/englishver.htm
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The Human Geographical Society of Japan
Society with a membership of more than 1,600 people devoted to the advancement of human geography
in Japan. With journal, links, and regular conferences.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/hgeog/
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The Historical Science Society of Japan
Aims to promote investigations on historical themes and spreading knowledge of history, as well as
organizes discussions, annual and scholarly meetings, seminars, and symposiums.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/rekiken/english/
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Japanese Society of Ethnology (JSE)
An organization comprised of about 2,000 scholars and students to promote ethnological,
sociocu1tural, and anthropological research in Japan. Sponsors meetings, seminars, and journals.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jse/index-e.html
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The Nippon Foundation
A philanthropy-focused organization focusing on a variety of movements, including basic human
needs, global society, maritime affairs, and social resources.
http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng/what/index.html
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Matsumae International Foundation
Invites active young research workers to Japan to increase international cultural understanding and
promote peace.
http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~mif/
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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, educational and professional growth.
http://www.afwj.org
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Japan - US Creative Arts Fellowship
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.
http://www.i-house.or.jp/artspage/residencyguide.htm
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Shakai Archive
Archived messages for the Shakai Mailing List, a group of scholars, academics, and businesspeople
discussing socio-political and economic affairs on Japan.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shakai-archive/
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Japan-Australia
Yahoo group for promotomg friendship, learning the Japanese language, and culture. Ages 18-60.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/japan-australia/
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Baltic Fleets Japan
General discussion groups of any topic on Japan.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/balticfleets_Japan/
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Japan-Culture
Discusses issues related to Japanese culture, language, and customs.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/japan-culture/
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Japan Lovers
A mailing list for Japanophiles on society, language, and culture.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/japan_lovers/
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US-Japan-China Comparative Policy Research Institute
An independent think tank focusing on comparative social, economical, political, and technological
policy issues concerning Japan, the U.S., and China.
http://cpri.tripod.com/
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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.
http://www.usjp.org/
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Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Provides telephone counseling, face-to-face counseling, and other support services for the
international community in Japan.
http://www.telljp.com/
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International Women in Communications
Networking group for women in media, PR, translation, interpretation, and multimedia.
http://www2.gol.com/users/iwic/
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Married in Japan (MIJ)
Online community for foreign women in relationships with Japanese men. Local area friendship, with
over 250 women all over Japan. Membership is free.
http://www.marriedinjapan.homestead.com/MIJ.html
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Kyoto Toastmasters Club
Official website of the Kyoto Toastmasters Club of the Toastmasters International District 76.
http://www.district76.org/kyoto/
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Tokyo Counseling and Support Services: Group Therapy in Japan
Counseling, psychotherapy resources, dance movement group therapy, encounter groups facilitated by
qualified counselors.
http://tokyocounseling.com/groups.html
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Com-Work
A group for elderly people to learn computing. Regularly meets in Tokyo to learn, brush up, and
help other members.
http://www1.cts.ne.jp/~com-work/comeng/
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Yokohama International Women's Club
Women's volunteer group promoting goodwill, cross-cultural understanding and charitable support
through fundraising and volunteer activities.
http://home.att.ne.jp/surf/cei/YIWC.html
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Make a Wish of Japan
NGO to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.erde.co.jp/~wish_japan/index2.html
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Food Bank Japan
Listing events, recruites volunteers, and solicits food donations.
http://www.foodbankjapan.org/
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Democrats Abroad Japan
For Americans to participate in the US Democratic Party while living in Japan. Helps voting from
abroad.
http://dajapan.org
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Indian Community Activities Tokyo
ICAT is an association of Indians living in the Kanto area of Japan.
http://www.manicat.org/
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Animal Refuge Kansai
Non-profit organization in Kansai promoting animal welfare and responsible ownership of animals as
well as being a shelter for animals in real need.
http://members.tripod.com/ARKBARK/index.html
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Foreign Residents' Advisory Windows
A list of consulting and support organizations for foreign residents in Tokyo which provide
services in foreign languages.
http://www.city.chiyoda.tokyo.jp/english/foreignhonbun.html
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United for a Multicultural Japan
Working to promote the welfare and legal rights of non-Japanese with Japanese spouses and other
long-term or permanent residents of Japan.
http://www.tabunka.org/
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Japan Nepal Society
Promoting understanding between the peoples of Japan and Nepal. Event dates, discussion forum,
newsletter.
http://www.big.or.jp/~jns/
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International Internship Programs
Established in 1979 and now has disbursed at least 8,000 interns to various countries such as
United States, Europe, and Asia.
http://www.internpro.com/
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JPC-SED
Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development.
http://www.jpc-sed.or.jp/eng/index.html
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East Kobe Toastmasters Club
Eastern Kobe chapter for Toastmaster Club, a group helping with public speaking.
http://eastkobetmc.itgo.com
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Japan Policy Research Institute
A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of understanding of Japan's
political economic behavior and growing significance in world affairs.
http://www.nmjc.org/jpri/
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The Chiiori Project
A gathering point for the Chiiori Project; rural preservation project started by Alex Kerr.
http://www.chiiori.org/
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Boy Scouts of Japan
WOSM member association.
http://www.scout.or.jp/e/index.html
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Japan Vegetarian Society (JPVS)
Osaka-based Japan chapter of the International Vegetarian Union.
http://www.jpvs.org/ep/index.html
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