Volunteerism

From Streets to the Sea: How The Nippon Foundation Turns Cleanup into a National Movement

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Photo: A cosplayer in an elaborate blue costume uses a litter picker to collect rubbish and places it in a bag held by another participant during a street cleanup in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district.

Looking for More People to Undertake ‘Unprofitable but Meaningful’ Activities

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Against a blurred green background, we see a small plant sprouting its first green leaves, growing on a bit of soil atop a pile of gold coins, while a hand is dropping another coin onto the pile, symbolizing sustainable investment and financial investment in the environment.

Accommodating Food Allergies Is a Matter of Life or Death

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What Exactly Is an “NPO”?

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Community Protectors on the Decline

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‘Instant House’ Transforms Life in Evacuation Shelters

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Guide Dogs as Vital Partners in the Daily Lives of Persons with Vision Impairment 

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KIFUBAR, a Meetup Where You Can Casually Donate While You Drink

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Senior Share Houses Are Attracting Attention

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Six Months on From the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

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Six Months After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

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Support Challenges for Persons Requiring Special Assistance Who Have Difficulty Evacuating or Calling for Help on Their Own

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