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. 20, 2009 News

UNICEF, Xinhua: "Kids Have Rights."


UN to work with China's largest news agency

Nov. 19, 2009 Articles

AEFA Forum 2009


Teachers report on exchange experiences

Nov. 17, 2009 Articles

Sasakawa visits Carville Leprosarium


Finds discrimination alive and well in U.S.

Nov. 16, 2009 News

Peking University Graduate Program in International Relations


2010 inductees posted

Nov. 13, 2009 Articles

Toward Home Hospice


Interview with Dr. Alfons Deeken

Nov. 12, 2009 Articles

Bringing children’s hospices to Japan


Osaka seminar on U.K. activities

Nov. 11, 2009 Articles

National Network for Victim Support


Community support forum convened

Nov. 10, 2009 News

SIRC Scholars 2004-2009 Posted


Program nurtures maritime social scientists

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Book Donation Project