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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
1 countries

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
Human Services
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Portal status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

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.

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

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.

Among human services charities registered in Japan: Second Harvest Japan's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

店舗にチェックインするだけで現金化可能な「CB」が貯まる! キャッシュバックアプリ『CASHb』に新機能が追加 - Newscast.jp

newscast.jp · · Neutral

【NGO世界を見つめて】フードバンクってなに? ~「食」のセーフティネット~(2HJ前編) - Dialogue for People

d4p.world · · Neutral

【NGO世界を見つめて】フードバンクの新たな取り組みとコロナ禍での支援(2HJ後編) - Dialogue for People

d4p.world · · Neutral

<新色販売>miffy x Nordgreenコラボレーションウォッチ ローズゴールドカラー・モデルを1,000本限定で販売開始 - PR TIMES

prtimes.jp · · Neutral

<ついに再入荷!>販売開始からわずか5日で完売した miffy x Nordgeenコラボレーションウォッチ - PR TIMES

prtimes.jp · · Neutral

Amazonがセカンドハーベスト・ジャパンのフードバンク宅配業務を支援: Amazon Flexのネットワークを活かしてつなぐ支援の輪 - About Amazon Japan

www.aboutamazon.jp · · Neutral

日本で喝采を浴びる北欧デザインの腕時計ブランドが、営業年度売上高見通し4億円超! - PR TIMES

prtimes.jp · · Neutral

レシートアプリ『CASHb』セブン銀行ATMとセブン-イレブンでの 24時間365日、貯めたポイントの現金受取サービスを年内開始 - アットプレス

www.atpress.ne.jp · · Neutral

キャッシュバックアプリを運営のキャッシュビー、エメラダ・エクイティにて資金調達 - PR TIMES

prtimes.jp · · Neutral

【報告】セカンド・ハーベスト・ジャパンで炊き出しボランティアを実施 of NGO・NPO支援センター NGO-NPO Support Center - jiu.ac.jp

www.jiu.ac.jp · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

店舗にチェックインするだけで現金化可能な「CB」が貯まる! キャッシュバックアプリ『CASHb』に新機能が追加 - Newscast.jp
Aug 2025
newscast.jp
【NGO世界を見つめて】フードバンクってなに? ~「食」のセーフティネット~(2HJ前編) - Dialogue for People
May 2024
d4p.world
【NGO世界を見つめて】フードバンクの新たな取り組みとコロナ禍での支援(2HJ後編) - Dialogue for People
May 2024
d4p.world
<新色販売>miffy x Nordgreenコラボレーションウォッチ ローズゴールドカラー・モデルを1,000本限定で販売開始 - PR TIMES
Feb 2022
prtimes.jp
<ついに再入荷!>販売開始からわずか5日で完売した miffy x Nordgeenコラボレーションウォッチ - PR TIMES
Nov 2021
prtimes.jp
Amazonがセカンドハーベスト・ジャパンのフードバンク宅配業務を支援: Amazon Flexのネットワークを活かしてつなぐ支援の輪 - About Amazon Japan
Jun 2020
www.aboutamazon.jp
日本で喝采を浴びる北欧デザインの腕時計ブランドが、営業年度売上高見通し4億円超! - PR TIMES
Sep 2019
prtimes.jp
レシートアプリ『CASHb』セブン銀行ATMとセブン-イレブンでの 24時間365日、貯めたポイントの現金受取サービスを年内開始 - アットプレス
Sep 2018
www.atpress.ne.jp
キャッシュバックアプリを運営のキャッシュビー、エメラダ・エクイティにて資金調達 - PR TIMES
Aug 2018
prtimes.jp
【報告】セカンド・ハーベスト・ジャパンで炊き出しボランティアを実施 of NGO・NPO支援センター NGO-NPO Support Center - jiu.ac.jp
Jan 2018
www.jiu.ac.jp

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Peer charities

Other human services in Japan, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Profile completeness
45%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 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, 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.