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Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)

Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)

Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection.

Founded
Headquarters
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Operating in
18 countries

Mission

Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Operating countries (18)
Afghanistan Bangladesh Cambodia Japan Kenya Laos Lebanon Moldova Myanmar Pakistan Sudan Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Turkey Uganda Ukraine Zambia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Japan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 34

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Portal status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 34/100 for human services charities in Japan.

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Japan is 34/100.

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is located in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 7F, Mizuho Building, Japan.

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Japan.

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Cabinet Office. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection. Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is classified as a human services organization registered in Japan. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among human services charities registered in Japan: Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 34/100.

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is registered in Japan. Donations to certified NPOs and specified public interest corporations are eligible for a tax credit of approximately 40% of the donation (minus 2,000 yen), or an income deduction. The organization must hold certified NPO status from the National Tax Agency.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Cabinet Office NPO Portal
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 公益法人 annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)

What is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)?
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan. Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection.
When was Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) founded?
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) was founded in 1979.
Where is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) located?
Headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Japan. The charity operates in 18 countries.
Is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) trustworthy?
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)'s website?
https://aarjapan.gr.jp/en/
Are donations to Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.