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
EVENT
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【終了】60-minute Nihongo Talk Cafe
Do you ever wish you had more chances to speak Japanese? Let’s talk in Japanese with Otonari-san in the OFP! We will be holding “60-minute […] -
【終了】 2.16(Wed) 60-minute Nihongo Talk Cafe
Do you ever wish you had more chances to speak Japanese? Let’s casually talk with Otonari-san in Japanese for 60 minutes! We will be holding […] -
【終了】Let’s Chat and Discover the World of Traditional Japanese Children’s Stories and Stories from Around the World!
As a foreign resident raising children in Japan, you might be interested to know what kind of children’s stories Japanese parents read to their children.Even […]
DONATION
Find Out More on How to Support JII
You can support JII and our activities through various ways.
BLOG
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[OFP Interview #03] My Japanese got better and I enjoyed exchanging culture through participating in the 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 […] -
[OFP Interview #02] We are now more than just Otonarisan – We are good friends who still keep in touch even though the program ended.
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 […] -
[OFP Interview #01] I’ve overcome my shyness to talk to Japanese people thanks to my Otonarisan!
What made you join the OFP? I learned about the OFP from a friend who found it online. I thought it was a good chance […]
CONTACT US
For any inquiries, request for consultation, or comments, please feel free to contact us.