Since 2014, World Wildlife Day has been celebrated on March 3rd with the goal to “celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora”(United Nations).  In simple terms, the goal is for us to see the beauty and importance of the animals and plants that make up our ecosystem.  Every animal, reptile, amphibian, and sea creature has a unique role to play, as do the plants that are necessary for their survival and ours.  

The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private partnership, born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, that invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through a leadership program.

UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.

About 70% of Japan is mountainous.  These mountains have snow, onsens, and even monkeys that bathe in the onsens.  Since 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park, also known as the Wild Snow Monkey Park, has been a habitat for the Japanese macaques and has become a must-see tourist attraction.

Social justice is a term that we have all heard when discussing politics and humanitarian efforts.  A word used so often, yet its meaning tends to be lost in the sea of other important issues impacting society today.  What is social justice, and why is it so important?  “Social justice is the idea that all people should have the same rights and opportunities and that a country's wealth and resources should benefit everyone in that country” (Cambridge Dictionary).  Today, as w

When people hear the word “Chinatown,” most people would immediately think of Yokohama. But did you know there is also a strong Chinese influence further south in Kyushu? Yes, you can find it in the heart of Nagasaki Prefecture.

On Feburary 11th, Ambassador Naito and Mr. Victor Mthulo of Seibo Maria signed a grant agreement for the construction of three school kitchens at three schools in Mzimba District. The grantee highlighted that the grant, which will be channeled into the school feeding program, will enable Seibo Maria to provide nutritious and healthy meals to students in a hygienic environment. This will ensure that meals are prepared safely and under proper sanitary conditions. Seibo Maria is

With a goal to support children and their education, Lauralee Garson-Okamoto, who comes from a charitable family background, was always taught that volunteering is about contributing back to our community.