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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.
An interview with Tsutomu Hotta, chairman of the Sawayaka Welfare Foundation, who works with NPOs and other humanitarian organizations
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NPO Katariba gives disadvantaged children a safe haven and a welcome outlet for their creativity and energy
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A little town on Shikoku draws high-tech firms and creatives with nature, country charm and a sustainable mindset
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An NPO helps Tohoku’s people reconnect, rediscover their capacity for work, and take joy in being alive
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Visually handicapped players and sighted players take the field together to show that the sporting spirit has no limitations
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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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Animal Donation protects animal lives by helping patrons find and fund the best organizations and advising on government policy
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The Kamonohashi Project is successfully fighting the societal scourge of child trafficking in Cambodia and India
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Regal Arenas of Diplomacy and Culture: Japan's State Guest Houses
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