ABOUT
Japan has an unparalleled cultural heritage
that has been handed down over millennia.
The world-class spirit of “monozukuri” (manufacturing)
and “omotenashi” (hospitality) are part of Japan's DNA,
inherited from traditional culture and crafts.
However, we are now facing a serious reality.
Many children are facing economic hardship, and at the same time,
the number of inheritors of traditional culture and crafts is decreasing.
The young people who will lead the next generation
do not fully understand the unique values of Japan.
On the other hand, Japanese culture is still highly valued in the world,
and the wisdom of Japan that has realized a sustainable society is
now an important element that the world pays attention to.
We are developing the following activities in
cooperation with artisans who are involved in the inheritance of traditional culture and crafts,
with the children who are the future of Japan as
our first priority.
- 01.Educational support for children with economic difficulties.
- 02.Providing programs for young people to experience traditional culture and crafts.
- 03.Creating opportunities for exchange to pass on the skills and spirit of craftsmanship to the next generation.
These activities are not mere cultural preservation.
We will realize educational support utilizing the power of tradition so that children can experience the splendor of Japan and grow up with pride. Together with people of all ages, let us build a brighter future for Japan with pride as Japanese people.
MEMBERS
Representative Director
Kanami Muroi
At the age of 12, I saw a picture of a Sudanese girl who was suffering from famine due to the civil war at the time, which inspired me to take up "protecting children" as my mission. I started my career in the overseas sales department of a major medical equipment manufacturer, and also began working for a non-profit organization originating in the U.K. At the age of 28, I became independent and have been developing a cyclical support program to spread the social impact of Japanese companies throughout Japan and the world, focusing on support for children facing various problems including poverty.
Representative Director
Tomofumi Misawa
I have experience in setting up a branch office at a major human resources company. Since becoming independent, I have focused on business in the HR field and trading business. Currently working globally to create opportunities to open up possibilities for Japanese children and to bring more of Japan's traditional culture to the rest of the world.
Representative Director
Akito Omoto
I was promoted to a managerial position in the fastest time in the company after winning the most number of annual MVP and other awards in my sales career at a major human resource company. I rang the bell at the listing ceremony. After becoming independent, I established a human resources business and a trading and logistics business, and am now active globally. I am a native of Kyoto Prefecture and have studied abroad in the U.S. for six months. I have a renewed appreciation for traditional Japanese culture and its unique qualities, and am working to bring it to the world while preserving traditional Japanese culture and the good qualities of Japan.
Board Member
Takuma Nitta
3I am a founder who has a sense of mission as a survivor of the 3.11 disaster, an overwhelming passion for social contribution, and a product-out power to inspire people with a clear vision of the goals I am trying to achieve. I am a social entrepreneur who creates my own unique worldview based on the concept of "Sosuwake" by utilizing my strength of "0 to 1".
COMPANY
- Corporate name
- JAPANESE PRIDE Incorporated Association
- Date of establishment
- January 17, 2025
- Location
- 609 Miyamasuzaka Building,
2-19-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Representative
- Representative Directo Kanan Muroi
Representative Director Tomofumi Misawa
Representative Director Akito Omoto
Executive Director Takuma Nitta