Welcome to The Nippon Foundation.

We support philanthropic initiatives around the world in the areas listed above. On this site you will find information about who we are, news about projects we support, and aids to finding the help your organization needs to make your world a better place.
Overview of the foundation

New to the Site


Nov. 06, 2009 News

ITLOS Scholars Posted, 2008-2010


Maritime legal experts from developing countries

Nov. 06, 2009 Articles

Toward a World Free of Nuclear Weapons


Bilateral Forum held in Tokyo

Oct. 30, 2009 News

China: Quiz bowl on knowledge of Japan


Winners to be invited to Japan

Oct. 29, 2009 News

Article: Leprosy also requires a social cure


Yohei Sasakawa in the Independent Online

Oct. 28, 2009 News

100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan


European Deadline: November 30, 2009

Oct. 27, 2009 Articles

Elementary School Students Attend Supertanker Launch


Program to stimulate interest in shipping

Oct. 26, 2009 News

Friday Deadline for F. 2010 Project Proposals


October 30 deadline for Japan-based applications

Oct. 23, 2009 News

Forum 2000 held in Prague


Intellectual and Political Leaders Meet

 Spotlight


Book Donation Project