ABOUT US
Japan Intercultural Intelligence (JII) is an organization with the vision to realize “cultural synergy” through fostering diversity.
We believe that “cultural synergy” can be realized when:
- People have an appreciation for other cultures while maintaining appreciation for their own culture.
- People of different backgrounds in the same community live comfortably with one another as “good neighbors”.
- New social culture and values are created in society as a result of different cultures meeting one another.
What we do
JII aims to support foreign residents in Japan from the aspects of “daily life” and “work”.

Otonari-san Family Friend Program
Foreign resident will be matched up with Otonari-san (volunteer) who lives in the nearby neighborhood and will have day-to-day interactions.

Daily Life Consultation Service
If you have any troubles or concerns about daily life in Japan, JII is here to help find a solution together with you.Come consult with us.

MIKATA – Job Searching Support Service for Foreign Students
JII will support foreign students bring out their potentials to find their ideal job.

Services Provided to Businesses
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[Members Only] Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP) 3rd-Anniversary Event
This event will not only provide an opportunity for Otonari-san Volunteer and foreign participants to interact with each other, but also to talk about activities […] -
JIIJII/OFP[#03] “My Japanese got better and I enjoyed exchanging culture through participating in the OFP.” (Experience of the foreign-participant of OFP)
What made you interested in the Otonarisan Family Friend program? I found the program through Internet search and I applied for help because the website […] -
JII、OFPJII/OFP[#02] “We are now more than just Otonarisan – We are good friends who still keep in touch even though the program ended.”(Experience of the foreign-participant of OFP)
What made you join the OFP? A friend of mine joined the program two years ago. When I told her about my struggles about understanding […]
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[Notice] Summer Vacation Period: August 11th (Friday, National Holiday) to August 18th (Friday)
We will be closed during the summer vacation period from August 11th (Friday, National Holiday) to August 18th (Friday). Our activities will resume on August 19th (Saturday). Please note that during the summer vacation period, our response to inquiries and applications may be delayed. We appreciate your understanding. For urgent matters, please contact us at […] -
News[Lecture] On May 8th, I gave a lecture at the National University of Nursing on “Foreigners Living in Japan.”
Our board members, Yasuhide Nakamura and Miao Yang, spoke at the lecture for the course “International Nursing Theory” at the National University of Nursing, discussing the current situation of foreigners living in Japan, the history of their acceptance, and the challenges observed in support settings. From students who do not often interact with foreigners, we […] -
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Notice of Golden Week holidays (April 29, 2023-May 7,2023)
Our organization will remain closed during the following period. Golden Week holidays: Saturday, April 29, 2023 to Sunday, May 7, 2023 We will resume our activities from Monday, May 8, 2023. Please note that during the holiday period, responses to applications and inquiries will be delayed. For urgent matters, please contact info@j-ii.org or call us […] -
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21.02.14 We have renewed our Homepage
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