Christmas is a special annual event for Japanese children when they can receive what they want simply by asking for it. However, according to the national survey of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2019, one in seven children in Japan lives...
The holiday season is coming, and LEGO is rerunning its annual campaign this year. #BuildtoGive is a charity launched by the LEGO Group in 2017, where anyone can join the fun event by building a Christmas ornament with LEGO bricks at home. For every...
Having early conversations about sex with your children helps them learn about their bodies in a biological context. It also helps them learn why they have to take care of themselves. However, teaching your children about sex can be difficult. If...
One in seven Japanese children live in poverty today. The negative effects of this on both individual and societal level are enormous. Children in need find it difficult if not impossible to break the cycle of poverty and improve their life...
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic poses a great threat to every nation. On April 27, Nippon Foundation, a non-profit Japanese grant-making organization, set up the Love Pocket Fund in collaboration with music group Atarashii Chizu (“New Map” in...
The COVID-19 pandemic has grappled the world and has sent global economies spiraling downward. Due to this, a majority of families around the world are feeling the burden, especially for children who may not come from homes with a safe or stable...
The issue of orphans and orphanages is not something new to Japan. Currently, there are approximately 39,000 children in orphanages or similar institutions across the country who have no proper guardians, come from abusive families, or have parents...
Today was supposed to be Japan’s last day of self-quarantine. But that was not to be. The Japanese government has extended the period to 31 May for 13 cities. Until the numbers of infections drop below and under control, the situation will...
COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, is sweeping the world and affecting everyone’s work and personal life. In Japan, many initiatives are in full effect to combat this virus, and one NPO is doing its part to help children in need...
General incorporated association ‘Kodomo Takushoku Ouendan’ (meaning ‘Children’s Home food Supporter’) has announced to cooperate with Kyoto city and social welfare corporation ‘Adachifukushikai’ to start a new support activity called ‘Kyoto...