Bridging the gap between Japan and the rest of the world. Riki, an Osaka native, has been interested in charity activities and foreign cultures from a young age! We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview him about his experience living abroad, what inspired him to start his channel, and what his future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between Riki and our Global Community Team Assistant, April, below! To watch our collabora

If you visit Japan in early June or October, you might notice something curious: people’s outfits suddenly shift! Long sleeves become short sleeves, dark colors turn to light ones, and heavier fabrics are swapped for breezy ones. This isn’t just a coincidence—it’s a centuries-old tradition called 衣替え (koromogae), or the seasonal change of clothing.  Let’s take a closer look at what koromogae really means.

Peace is a concept that we are all familiar with in varying capacities.  To the fortunate, it is a part of their everyday life.  To others, it is a hope for the future.  There will always be people who crave chaos and seek to sow it into the world, but where there is darkness, there will always be light.  That light can be seen in people who strive to promote peace with their actions and words.  A beacon of that peace can be seen in the peacekeepers stationed throughout the w

Today, we will introduce the first of six community development projects Pal System is currently working on! Please subscribe to our blog and stay tuned to learn about the others coming soon! 本日は、パルシステムが現在取り組んでいる6つのコミュニティ開発プロジェクトのうち、最初のプロジェクトをご紹介します。ぜひブログを購読して、今後のプロジェクトについてもぜひご覧ください！

Are you passionate about women’s empowerment? We’re recruiting for the following roles in our team for July 1, 2025 – June 31st, 2027 [for a 2-year period of service]. If you believe in supporting all diverse women, can consistently dedicate ~5 hours per week of service, and are a self-motivated, collaborative innovator, we would love to hear from you.

From early June to mid-July, Japan enters its tsuyu, or rainy season. The days become warm and humid, and sudden downpours are common. But amid the misty evenings and damp air, a beautiful seasonal event begins—the arrival of fireflies. Known in Japanese as hotaru, these glowing insects have long been symbols of summer, nostalgia, and the quiet magic of nature.

Nozomi Oka, a Tokyo native, has been helping expats seamlessly adapt to life in Japan for many years! Whether it is finding a place to live, setting up government accounts, or translation services, she has them covered from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a fun, heartwarming, and unforgettable cultural experience in Japan this spring, make sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, May 18, 2025. That’s when the Kobe Festival, the city’s biggest annual event, will light up the streets with music, dance, parades, and community spirit!