Time-line
May,1957
First Nikkei Friendship Convention in Commemoration of United Nations Membership staged by the National Diet and related organizations.
May,1960
Nikkei & Japanese Abroad Liaison Association set up to coordinate the Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad and promote friendly relations and goodwill.
Sep,1964
National Governors’ Association joins the Association, with all prefectural governors appointed to executive positions such as director and advisor.
Feb,1967
Association is recognized as an incorporated foundation.
Jul,1971
Launch of the Central Training Program for Nikkei Students.
Oct,1974
OJPA (Overseas Japanese Press Association) formed, with annual conferences in autumn.
May,1977
Quarterly “Kaigai Nikkeijin” Magazine (Twice a year)
Jul,1991
Advisory center for Nikkeis started.
Oct,1991
Release of the Guide to Living in Japan for Nikkei. 150,000 copies printed, including versions in Portuguese and Spanish.
Dec,1992
“Consultation Center News” (Now, Nikkeijin News).
(6 times a year)
Nov,1994 Launch of the Nikkei Press and Public Relations Training Program. (the Cabinet Office)
Mar,1996
Seminar on the Role of Nikkei Japanese, a joint initiative with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Apr,1996
Ministry for Foreign Affairs grants permit (No.13) for changes to donation and contribution schemes.
Apr,1996
Research studies on support services and strategies for immigrants and Nikkei Japanese in conjunction with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).
Dec,1997
“Japanese Culture”Lectures Collection. Spanish Edition.
Mar,1999
“Japanese Culture”Lectures Collection. Portuguese Edition.
Apr,1999
Following the dissolution of the Federation of Japan Overseas Immigrant Family Associations, the Association takes over the work of coordinating visiting Nikkei groups and delegations and providing training programs for children in immigrant families.
1999
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Nikkei-Filipino Mutual Aid Foundation (Philipines)
Association provides aid towards home power generators
・”House of Asia” Japanese Courses (Cuba)
Japanese teaching materials and teaching aids.
Jul,2000
Association is awarded permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation.
2001
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・JAPHIL (Nippi) Society (Philipines)
Association provides aid towards irrigator trucks.
Jul,2002
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation.
Oct,2002
“Japanese Overseas Migration Museum” opened in JICA Yokohama.Association takes on administration and operational duties.
2003
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Fuyoukai (Korea)
Association provides Wheel Chair and Crutches Support.
Feb,2004
Seminar on Support Services for Nikkei in Japan
Apr,2004
8 students are accepted as the first Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholars
Apr,2004
Association is charged by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare with the task of improving employment conditions for Nikkei Japanese. This task is outsourced to CIATE (Japan-Brazil Center of Information and Support for Foreign Workers). Specialist instructors are dispatched.
May,2004
Opening courses for “Central American Nikkei Japanese Class”
Jun,2004
Inheritance Japanese Language Center established.
Sep,2004
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation.
Jan,2005
Formation of the Kokusai Nikkei Net Council
Nov,2005
Inheritance Japanese Language Center held the the first event, “Japanese language education practice exchange meeting for Nikkei children”
“Research Bulletin”(Vol.1) Published
2006
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Friends of Yayasan Welfare (Indonesia)
Association provides financial aid towards the purchase of computers and other office equipment.
Oct,2006
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation.
Dec,2006
Privacy Mark acquisition
2007
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Mundo de Alegria School (Japan)
Association provides financial assistance towards the purchase of teaching materials and aids.
Jul,2007
The 48th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad and
The 14th Convention of Pan-American Nikkei Guideline for Participation