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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
Operating countries (18)
Afghanistan Bangladesh Cambodia Japan Kenya Laos Lebanon Moldova Myanmar Pakistan Sudan Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Türkiye Uganda Ukraine Zambia

How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NPO Portal status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1979, it is among the oldest charities in Japan GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 89,090 charities in Japan GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Japan data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details (present for 98% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal and overseen by the Cabinet Office. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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.

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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Taxes

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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Cause areas in Japan

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health 40,734
Community Development 25,338
Education 16,016
Arts & Culture 3,305
Environment 1,472
Social Services 663
International 631
Advocacy & Civil Rights 616
Human Services this charity 29
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Most common causes in Japan

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 43
Peace 34
Children 27
Gender Equality 23
Human Rights 22
Mental Health 21
Disaster Relief 18
Disability 14
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Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Mar 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No 公益法人 annual return on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. 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, Tokyo, 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.