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non-profit organization; NPO
an organization that operates for public benefit rather than profit; in Japan, NPOs can register under the NPO Act (特定非営利活動促進法) to gain legal status
Npo in japan
Japan's NPO Act (特定非営利活動促進法) was enacted in 1998, making it easier to establish non-profit organizations. As of 2024, there are over 50,000 registered NPOs in Japan.
Related words
- NPO法人 - incorporated NPO
- NGO - non-governmental organization (often used for international aid)
- 非営利団体 - non-profit organization
- ボランティア団体 - volunteer organization