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Second Harvest Japan

Food for all people. We are working to create a food safety-net so that people have enough food. We envision this as a new public asset.

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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Second Harvest Japan

Food for all people. We are working to create a food safety-net so that people have enough food. We envision this as a new public asset.

Founded
Headquarters
Taito-ku, Tokyo
Operating in
Japan

Mission

Food for all people. We are working to create a food safety-net so that people have enough food. We envision this as a new public asset.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Hunger
Operating countries (1)
Japan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Japan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Second Harvest Japan with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.

  • It has more complete contact information than 97% of similar organizations, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 2002, it predates 87% of the charities in Japan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 32 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 donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details (present for 98% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

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

Second Harvest Japan is a registered human services nonprofit based in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Second Harvest Japan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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.

Second Harvest Japan is located in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is Namikawa Bldg. Asakusabashi 4-4-4, Japan.

Second Harvest Japan is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Japan.

According to GiveRadar's records, Second Harvest 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.

Food for all people. We are working to create a food safety-net so that people have enough food. We envision this as a new public asset. Second Harvest Japan is classified as a human services organization registered in Japan. The organization was founded in 2002.

Second Harvest 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.

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
Wikidata structured data
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 · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 7
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • 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 Second Harvest Japan

What is Second Harvest Japan?
Second Harvest Japan is a human services nonprofit organization based in Taito-ku, Japan. Food for all people. We are working to create a food safety-net so that people have enough food. We envision this as a new public asset.
When was Second Harvest Japan founded?
Second Harvest Japan was founded in 2002.
Where is Second Harvest Japan located?
Headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Is Second Harvest Japan trustworthy?
Second Harvest Japan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Second Harvest Japan's website?
http://www.2hj.org
Are donations to Second Harvest 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.