Giving people the courage to step out of their comfort zone. Medhi Fliss, a Tunisia native, has been interested in bridging the gap of social impact and travel experiences from a young age! We here at Giving Tuesday Japan got the exclusive opportunity to interview him about his experience coming to Japan, how the pandemic encouraged him to make a life here in Japan, and what his goals for the future are.

Blood is essential for all life.  It helps deliver oxygen and important nutrients to our cells, removes waste from our bodies, helps fight infections, and many more things that would drastically decrease your quality of life.  More than bodily functions, it connects families.  It saves lives.  Today, we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan is a nonprofit organization that funds accommodation facilities for families with children undergoing medical treatments.  Its concept is “A Home-Away-From-Home, a second place where people can feel at home. The Houses should be a place that families accompanying sick children can spend their time as comfortably as if they were at home.

If you read our earlier post about Hinamatsuri, you should know that March 5th is an important day for little girls.  Hinamatsuri, known as Girl’s Day, is a Shinto holiday that focuses on praying for the health, prosperity, and happiness of girls under the age of 10.  May 5th is an important holiday for little boys.  May 5th is Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day.  While the name may suggest it is for all children, it focuses on boys.  Let’s check out the history.  

Ever wondered what it is like to run in marathons all across the globe? John Peach, a UK native, has been running in various marathons around the world for over ten years!

Pay It Forward is a term that many of us have heard.  However, do you know the meaning behind it?  The easiest way to define paying it forward is receiving money or help from someone and feeling moved to ‘pay it forward’ to the next person.  If this feeling compels the next person, the result is usually a long chain of people helping the next person.  The ‘pay’ can be the same thing you received or something that you see someone needs.  

Planning a trip to Japan and need to get connected? Luckily, HanaCell’s Japan SIM has you covered for data, calls, and texts, without any hidden fees.

Check out the Impact Women's Weekend presentation by our Global Community Team Leader, Jasmine Tsunoda, presented by We Are The Impact and Tokyo Innovation Base.