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JAPANESE NPOS WORKING FOR CHANGE

Japan’s growing legion of NPOs and other aid organizations are making the welfare of others a primary concern, both at home and even overseas. In this issue, we introduce groups that focus on solving thorny issues such as child trafficking and animal welfare, help people living in regions devastated by disaster recharge and rejoin society, and inspire kids in unfortunate circumstances to excel.

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NPOs: The Sign of a Mature and Livable Society

An interview with Tsutomu Hotta, chairman of the Sawayaka Welfare Foundation, who works with NPOs and other humanitarian organizations

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Helping Teens Chart Their Own Futures

NPO Katariba gives disadvantaged children a safe haven and a welcome outlet for their creativity and energy

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A Country Town Open to Diversity, Communication and Possibilities

A little town on Shikoku draws high-tech firms and creatives with nature, country charm and a sustainable mindset

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Reviving Spirits and Livelihoods Through Community

An NPO helps Tohoku’s people reconnect, rediscover their capacity for work, and take joy in being alive

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Surpassing the Limits of Sight Blind Football

Visually handicapped players and sighted players take the field together to show that the sporting spirit has no limitations

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An NPO That Heals Spirits with Hair

A hairdresser finds a way to give young victims of cancer and other illnesses the confidence to face themselves and society

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In Pursuit of World-Class Animal Welfare

Animal Donation protects animal lives by helping patrons find and fund the best organizations and advising on government policy

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Toward a World Where Children Cannot Be Sold

The Kamonohashi Project is successfully fighting the societal scourge of child trafficking in Cambodia and India

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PRIME MINISTER’S DIARY

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POLICY-RELATED NEWS

Regal Arenas of Diplomacy and Culture: Japan's State Guest Houses

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Smart Apparel That Tracks Your Vital Signs and How You Move

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MY WAY
Snow, Craft Beer and a Western Take on Winter Leisure

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FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD
Preserving Trees, Water and the Environment Using Limestone

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A TRIP BY LOCAL TRAIN
A Short, Sweet Ride through the Heart of Wakayama

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