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

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.

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. 

The 2025 theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. You can choose to follow along with the current theme and their movement through https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/, or you can focus on environmental issues within your community.

From day one, byFood has been more than just a food experience platform—it’s been a catalyst for social good. Founded with the belief that you can solve a problem and make a societal impact at the same time, byFood connects travelers with unique culinary experiences across Japan, while giving back through its Food for Happiness program, which donates meals to children in need with every booking.

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

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.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to try MICHELIN-star ramen? Now you can! Japanese Soba Noodles TSUTA is the first-ever MICHELIN-star ramen located in the heart of Tokyo.. Opened in 2012, Yuki Onishi had a simple dream. Go Beyond Yesterday’s Star. To keep striving and keep working harder each and every day. His hard work and efforts paid off when he received his first MICHELIN star in 2015. Today, Yuki’s ramen is loved around the world.