• 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 Flooding Relief

    Our condolences to all who have been affected by heavy rains and a typhoon in central Japan. We are supporting relief activities in affected areas.

    Full news release (September 24, 2026)
    Photo of partially submerged cars in a flooded parking lot

  • Disaster Recovery

    We support communities with emergency relief and recovery assistance, and help build systems that strengthen disaster preparedness.

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    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.

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    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.