• Kumamoto Earthquake Relief

    Our deepest condolences to all who have been affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. We are supporting relief activities in affected areas.

    Full news release (July 29, 2026)

  • Central Japan Heavy Rain Relief

    Our deepest condolences to all who have been affected by heavy rains in Ishikawa and Toyama. We are supporting relief activities in the affected areas.

    Full news release (August 28, 2026)
    Photo of a washed-out residential street next to a raging river

  • Nepal Large-Scale Flood Relief

    Our deepest condolences to all who have been affected by the flooding in Nepal. We are supporting relief activities in affected areas.

    Full news release (August 28, 2026)
    Photo of local residents walking in a flooded street

    The Nippon Foundation.
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    The Nippon Foundation is Asia’s leading grantmaker, based in Japan and cooperating with stakeholders of all levels around the world to confront social challenges.

    News & Insights

    The Nippon Foundation at a Glance

    Countries Reached 120 Years in Operation 64 Projects Supported to Date 100,000+ Affiliated Organizations 26

    Our Focus

    Our activities span numerous fields and are global in scope. Here we introduce some of the projects we pursue on an ongoing basis.