"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

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

Like Giving Tuesday, World Caring Day serves as a catalyst for inspiring acts of kindness and highlighting the various ways people show kindness. While it isn’t regulated to a single day, some people need a nudge to recognize how they are caring. Some kind souls don’t see helping others as a caring act, but rather as something that is just a part of their character or daily routine.

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

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

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.

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.

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!