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Jan. 23, 2012

The Bomb Busters

The Bomb Busters

Laos has the unwanted distinction of being the world’s most heavily bombed nation per capita, mainly as a result of the 1964–1973 US bombing missions. The Nippon Foundation is actively supporting the vital task of locating and safely removing the unexploded bombs that remain.

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Worldwide

Dec. 14, 2011

Japanese Retirees Begin “Second Life” Overseas

Japanese Retirees Begin “Second Life” Overseas

Life gives many second chances, including the chance to set out on a new career path. This is true for 64-year-old Masue Fujioka, who accepted an offer to teach Japanese as a senior volunteer in Indonesia.

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Inside Japan

Dec. 27, 2011

“Tsuna-pro” Links NPOs and Disaster Victims

“Tsuna-pro” Links NPOs and Disaster Victims

The lives of people in northeastern Japan were transformed instantly by the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11, 2011.

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Key Project

Assisting Japan’s Disaster Recovery

Find out more about how we are assisting the post-3.11 recovery effort in Japan.

The fight to eliminate leprosy is a top priority and the "lifework" of our chairman.

Read Japan

A project that is making books from Japan available to more readers overseas.

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Feb. 01, 2012
1st International Symposium: Hansen’s Disease and Human Rights
Jan. 30, 2012
Opening Remarks at Global Appeal 2012
Jan. 26, 2012
The Best and the Brightest:
Art Exhibit Full of Hope and Talent
Jan. 23, 2012
The Bomb Busters
Jan. 18, 2012
WHO Goodwill Ambassador protests discriminatory portrayal of leprosy in animated movie trailer.
Dec. 27, 2011
Young Urbanites Take Action for a Fukushima Village
Dec. 27, 2011
“Tsuna-pro” Links NPOs and Disaster Victims
Dec. 14, 2011
Japanese Retirees Begin “Second Life” Overseas
Dec. 12, 2011
Former Leprosy Patients in Mali and Burkina Faso
Establish Model Livestock Programs
Dec. 07, 2011
Leprosy in Our Time: Medical and Social Challenges

Feb. 01, 2012
1st International Symposium: Hansen’s Disease and Human Rights
Jan. 30, 2012
Opening Remarks at Global Appeal 2012
Nov. 24, 2011
ILA Regional Congress of the Americas
Nov. 03, 2011
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Sasakawa Global 2000
Oct. 14, 2011
SYLFF program 20th Anniversary Speech at the University of Helsinki
Oct. 10, 2011
Forum 2000 Asia Panel: The Rule of Law in Asia
Opening Remarks
Oct. 09, 2011
Forum 2000 Opening Ceremony
Sep. 28, 2011
Global Leprosy Programme Managers’ Meeting
Sep. 11, 2011
International Expert Symposium in Fukushima
— Radiation an Health Risks —
Sep. 08, 2011
Corporations Show Their Character By The Help They Give !
Seminar Opens On Cooperating In Disaster Recovery Assistance

Jan. 23, 2012
The Bomb Busters
Dec. 14, 2011
Japanese Retirees Begin “Second Life” Overseas
Dec. 12, 2011
Former Leprosy Patients in Mali and Burkina Faso
Establish Model Livestock Programs
Dec. 07, 2011
Leprosy in Our Time: Medical and Social Challenges
Nov. 29, 2011
Sub-Sahara Nations Confirm Commitment To Agricultural Development
We Accept The Challenge Say Leaders
Nov. 15, 2011
Democracy and the Rule of Law
Present State of Democracy In The World Is Focus of 15th Forum 2000 in Prague
Nov. 14, 2011
3rd Japan-U.S. Policy Forum
“Japan-U.S. Relationship After the Great East Japan Earthquake: Lessons for Building a New Cooperative Relationship,”
Nov. 08, 2011
Leprosy Colony Residents Speak with One Voice
Nov. 02, 2011
Salzburg Donates To Rebuilding MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall
Damaged Hall Receives Gift from Salzburg Charity Concert
Nov. 01, 2011
People’s Liberation Army Officers From China Visit Japan
Military Exchanges Between JSDF and PLA Extended Five Years

Nov. 28, 2011
Shogunate's Warship “Kaiyo Maru” Restored
Over 30,000 Momentos From Wreck On Display
Nov. 08, 2011
“Seed Ship” Brings People Together
Oct. 21, 2011
The Malacca-Singapore Straits Cooperation Forum Meets in Malacca
Sep. 06, 2011
Tohoku Fisheries High Schools Get 15 New Training Boats
Replacements for Those Lost in March Tsunami
Sep. 02, 2011
Titanic Exhibit At Maritime Science Museum
Legendary Ship and Japanese Seas Exhibits Will End Museum’s 37 Year History
Aug. 30, 2011
Voyage To A World Heritage Nature Site
The “Galapagos Islands” of Japan
Aug. 23, 2011
Adventure Ship of 500 Dreams Sails For Island Paradise
A Once In A Lifetime Experience
Aug. 13, 2011
Water Rescue Training With Jet Skis
Joint Training of Fire Department Lifesavers and NPO Members
Jul. 29, 2011
Museum of Maritime Science To Close Main Building
Preservation of “Yoteimaru” Will End
Jul. 27, 2011
Cultivating Coral and Reviving Coral Reefs
Akajima Marine Science Laboratory’s Success in Okinawa

Dec. 27, 2011
Young Urbanites Take Action for a Fukushima Village
Dec. 27, 2011
“Tsuna-pro” Links NPOs and Disaster Victims
Dec. 06, 2011
Getting in Touch With Autism
Lively Event Emphasizes Overcoming Disabilities
Nov. 22, 2011
Ofunato Folk Festival Draws Disaster Community Together
Enthusiastic Performances Earn Warm Applause
Nov. 08, 2011
Students Lend a Hand in Kesennuma
Oct. 28, 2011
Otsuchi Town’s Shinto Shrine Holds Festival Despite Tsunami Damage
“Even Better Next Year”
Oct. 28, 2011
Romance of Ama Divers Featured At Toba Sea Museum
Women Still At Center of Japan’s Shell Diving
Oct. 24, 2011
Summer Camp For Diabetic Children Empowers Kids and Parents
Kumamoto’s Unique Program Creates Hope and Confidence
Oct. 13, 2011
The Message of Life Exhibit
“Their Lives Were Too Short”
Oct. 05, 2011
Deaf Communication Center Established To Help People in Northeastern Japan
Sign Language via Video Will Open New Doors To Deaf

Jan. 26, 2012
The Best and the Brightest:
Art Exhibit Full of Hope and Talent
Jan. 18, 2012
WHO Goodwill Ambassador protests discriminatory portrayal of leprosy in animated movie trailer.
Nov. 14, 2011
International Expert Symposium in Fukushima
Oct. 05, 2011
International Symposium “Media Reporting and Risk Management After the March 11 Disaster”
Oct. 04, 2011
New Multi-Language Website Nippon.com Brings Japan to the World
Sep. 01, 2011
International Expert Symposium in Fukushima　- Radiation and Health Risks -
May. 23, 2011
Rebuilding Japan and Reaching the World
May. 17, 2011
Earthquake Relief Effort
May. 16, 2011
Yohei Sasakawa Blog translated into English
May. 12, 2011
2011 BCLT Literary Translation Summer School Japanese to English Workshop Application Deadline Next Monday (May 23, 2011)