Often, the importance of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is ignored, along with the importance of breaking the stigma around menstruation. Menstruation is a normal bodily function, a necessary part of being a woman. Today, we break the silence on menstrual health management. Today, we celebrate World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

With a goal to make Japan the most livable country in the world by helping foreign residents in Japan who struggle to find housing. We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview Smile Home founder, Sadie Hase, about why she created the app, what inspires her to give back, and what her future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between Sadie and our Global Community Team Leader, Jasmine, below! -------- Jasmine: Hi, Sadie! Thank you

Formerly known as the Nagoya Walkathon and International Charity Festival, the Chubu Walkathon has been showing that you can have fun while helping people since 1992*. Held annually on a Sunday in May, this year's walkathon takes place on May 24, 2026.

With the goal of fostering spiritual, cultural, and interesting conversations with individuals around the world, Canem created the Kotodama Podcast. We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview her about why she started her podcast, what inspires her to give back, and what her future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between Canem and our Global Community Team Leader, Jasmine, below!

From helping you manage your social media platforms to getting you press releases, Trelexa helps you go from just a talent to a well-known professional using cutting-edge AI-powered technology. TEDXIU We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview the president of Trelexa about why he joined the company, what inspires him to give back, and what his and the company's future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between C.J. Marks

“Every once in a while, it might be nice to escape the crowded narrow city streets in Tokyo and see some flowers.” From this thought, I began to plan a trip to try to see the nemophila flowers that bloom for a limited amount of time in April in Tokyo.

REI funds projects that provide opportunities for displaced communities to rebuild and regain independence. They prioritize partnerships over intervention and direct implementation. This approach enables communities to utilize local talents and skills, and available resources in the most effective way leading to sustainable outcomes.

What was life like in the Showa area? How did people have fun when they didn’t have the internet, computer, and cell phones like we do now? It might be hard to know unless you actually talk to someone who lived in that era, or visit museums that show you what life was like. To celebrate this year's Showa no Hi, the day to remember the past, let’s put the two together where I was able to listen and see little bits of a day in the life of someone who lived in the Showa era. Th