| May,1957 |
First Nikkei Friendship Convention in Commemoration of United Nations Membership staged by the National Diet and related organizations. |
| May,1960 |
Nikkei & Japanese Abroad Liaison Association set up to coordinate the Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad and promote friendly relations and goodwill. |
| Sep,1964 |
National Governors’ Association joins the Association, with all prefectural governors appointed to executive positions such as director and advisor. |
| Feb,1967 |
Association is recognized as an incorporated foundation. |
| Jul,1971 |
Launch of the Central Training Program for Nikkei Students. |
| Oct,1974 |
OJPA (Overseas Japanese Press Association) formed, with annual conferences in autumn. |
| May,1977 |
Quarterly "Kaigai Nikkeijin" Magazine (Twice a year) |
| Jul,1991 |
Advisory center for Nikkeis started. |
| Oct,1991 |
Release of the Guide to Living in Japan for Nikkei. 150,000 copies printed, including versions in Portuguese and Spanish. |
| Dec,1992 |
"Consultation Center News" (Now, Nikkeijin News).
(6 times a year) |
| Nov,1994 |
Launch of the Nikkei Press and Public Relations Training Program. (the Cabinet Office) |
| Mar,1996 |
Seminar on the Role of Nikkei Japanese, a joint initiative with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. |
| Apr,1996 |
Ministry for Foreign Affairs grants permit (No.13) for changes to donation and contribution schemes. |
| Apr,1996 |
Research studies on support services and strategies for immigrants and Nikkei Japanese in conjunction with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). |
| Dec,1997 |
"Japanese Culture"Lectures Collection. Spanish Edition. |
| Mar,1999 |
"Japanese Culture"Lectures Collection. Portuguese Edition. |
| Apr,1999 |
Following the dissolution of the Federation of Japan Overseas Immigrant Family Associations, the Association takes over the work of coordinating visiting Nikkei groups and delegations and providing training programs for children in immigrant families. |
| 1999 |
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Nikkei-Filipino Mutual Aid Foundation (Philipines)
Association provides aid towards home power generators
・"House of Asia" Japanese Courses (Cuba)
Japanese teaching materials and teaching aids. |
| Jul,2000 |
Association is awarded permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation. |
| 2001 |
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・JAPHIL (Nippi) Society (Philipines)
Association provides aid towards irrigator trucks. |
| Jul,2002 |
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation. |
| Oct,2002 |
"Japanese Overseas Migration Museum" opened in JICA Yokohama.Association takes on administration and operational duties. |
| 2003 |
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Fuyoukai (Korea)
Association provides Wheel Chair and Crutches Support. |
| Feb,2004 |
Seminar on Support Services for Nikkei in Japan |
| Apr,2004 |
8 students are accepted as the first Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholars |
| Apr,2004 |
Association is charged by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare with the task of improving employment conditions for Nikkei Japanese. This task is outsourced to CIATE (Japan-Brazil Center of Information and Support for Foreign Workers). Specialist instructors are dispatched. |
| May,2004 |
Opening courses for "Central American Nikkei Japanese Class" |
| Jun,2004 |
Inheritance Japanese Language Center established. |
| Sep,2004 |
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation. |
| Jan,2005 |
Formation of the Kokusai Nikkei Net Council |
| Nov,2005 |
Inheritance Japanese Language Center held the the first event, "Japanese language education practice exchange meeting for Nikkei children"
"Research Bulletin"(Vol.1) Published |
| 2006 |
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Friends of Yayasan Welfare (Indonesia)
Association provides financial aid towards the purchase of computers and other office equipment. |
| Oct,2006 |
Renewal of permit under the designated public interest corporation, specific tax deductible corporation. |
| Dec,2006 |
Privacy Mark acquisition |
| 2007 |
Financial Support ”Kusanone Shien”
・Mundo de Alegria School (Japan)
Association provides financial assistance towards the purchase of teaching materials and aids. |
| Jul,2007 |
The 48th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad and
The 14th Convention of Pan-American Nikkei Guideline for Participation |
