Japan’s legislature the National Diet has adopted a resolution calling for the promotion of co-ops, to…
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Show filtersJapan launches event series for 2025 International Year of Cooperatives
The events will highlight efforts by co-ops to advance the UN SDGs and build resilient, inclusive…
Tokyo launch for International Year of Cooperatives
Themes of collaboration and cross-border connection were highlighted by multiple speakers
ILO project with Japanese government supports Palestinian co-ops
The project helped 269 farmers, including 117 women, to develop sustainable agricultural and business practices
Co-ops in Korea and Japan respond to Fukushima wastewater discharge
Earlier this year, the Dure Consumer’s Cooperative issued a statement which reiterated its opposition to the…
New Japanese housing co-op built in Yakushima Island’s ancient cedar forest
Sumu Yaskushima uses regenerative architecture practices to ‘discover new possibilities for interacting with nature’
Living our co-operative identity to make a sustainable future for all
'Co-operatives focus on long-term sustainability rather than profit for shareholders and wealth creation alone'
Russian authorities seize Japanese boat belonging to fishery co-op
The fishery co-operative says the boat was operating in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, a claim disputed…
Co-ops oppose plans to release Fukushima water into the Pacific
JF Zengyoren president said the federation was 'categorically opposed to the ocean release'
Japan House of Representatives to discuss new Worker Cooperatives Act
The act provides a legal form for worker co-operatives
