Connecting the community with meaningful opportunities through various media sources. Edvard Vondra, a Croatian native, found adventure, family, and eventually a home here in Japan! We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview him about why he came to Japan, what inspired him to join Go Connect, and what his future goals are.

LivEQuality HUB, a certified NPO, is an NPO that provides "housing and connections" to single mothers in Nagoya. Founded in January 2022, we have not only introduced more than 450 single mothers to places to connect, but also provided housing to 27 single mothers and their children. Even after they find a home, our housing support coordinators will continue to be there for them, just as family and friends would "care about them and call out to them," to prevent them from b

If you’re traveling in Japan in June and notice fancy cuts of beef, sleek sake bottles, and heartfelt greeting cards filling store displays, you’ve likely stumbled upon Father’s Day in Japan, known locally as 父の日 (Chichi no Hi). Celebrated on the third Sunday of June, this day is a special occasion to honor fathers and father figures across the country—with a uniquely Japanese twist.

"On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities, and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations. This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the

Human Rights Now (HRN) is an international human rights NGO based in Japan. It was established in 2006 by a group of human rights professionals, including lawyers, researchers, journalists, and citizens, to eradicate serious human rights violations that continue to occur around the world. Based on internationally established human rights standards, Human Rights Now works to eliminate human rights violations across borders, starting from Japan, with the aim of creating a fair

In line with the idea of giving daily, today we are sharing 10 OTHER charity organizations within Japan that you can be a part of to make a d

The NPO that runs the Tokyo Toy Museum is looking for staff to support its activities across the country.

June 8th is World Oceans Day. It is celebrated annually to focus on the importance of the ocean and the importance our actions have on it.