JCCU International

The Pre-Birth Application program launched by the Japan CO･OP #Insurance Consumers' Co-operative Federation has continued to gain popularity, with the cumulative number of applicants now exceeding 50,000. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #COOPKyosai #Pregnancy #Children

#JCCU received the #FSC Promotion Pioneer Award for its long-term leadership in promoting FSC #certification. By 2025, FSC-certified materials were used in 544 CO-OP products, advancing #sustainable sourcing and responsible #packaging. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Forestry

JCCU and the Okinawa Prefectural Consumers’ Co-operative Union held the “Peace Action in Okinawa – The 43rd Okinawa Battlefield and Base Tour.” Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Peace #Okinawa #coops

#JCCU joined a peace march in New York during the #NPT Review Conference, working with #NihonHidankyo to share the realities of the atomic bombings and call for a world free of nuclear weapons. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #peacemarch #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #Hibakusha

A report published by COPAC introduced initiatives by Japanese consumer co-ops as one of the practical examples contributing to SDG 12. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #COPAC #SDGs #ConsumerCoops

The National Federation of Cooperative Welfare Organizations held its inaugural “National Case Study Presentation Conference.” Around 400 frontline staff shared insights from their initiatives. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #ElderlyCare #CareServices #Coops

#JCCU launched a #drypack soy mince mix with vegetables that requires no preparation. Rich in plant #protein and eco-friendly, it supports #healthy, convenient meals amid rising environmental and food supply concerns. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #soymince #soymeat

JCCU planted a second-generation A-bombed Chinese parasol tree at its Tokyo headquarters, symbolizing survival, peace, and commitment to passing on war memories. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Hiroshima #peace #JCCU #ABombedTree

#JCCU and co-ops sponsored Japan’s #ParaNordicSki event in Nagano, supporting athletes with donations, cheering activities, and aid to promote awareness and expand support nationwide. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #COOPKyosai #COOPdeli #COOP #Nagano #Toyama

JCCU develops products that enable members to enjoy convenient and nutritious food, even during busy days, in response to their desire to include healthier options in their daily meals. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #nutrients #health #coopmembers

Palsystem will resume registration for its 2025 Rice Subscription System, which has supported stable rice supplies for members even during shortages. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Palsystem #RiceSubscription #Sanchoku #Rice

In February 2026, nine cooperative managers from five Asian countries visited Japan to participate in the #ICAAP Training Program for Managers of Consumer/Retail Co-ops, hosted by #JCCU, the Co-opdeli Group and Co-op Mirai, and Miyagi Co-op. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/…

From January 19–30, 2026, JCCU held its second annual food drive. Staff donated 252 items (63kg) to Food Bank Shibuya, supporting 300 households in need and local welfare organizations. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #JCCU #FoodDrive #FoodBankShibuya

On #IWD2026, Ms. Chitose Arai, Chairperson of the ICA-AP Committee on Women, calls for stronger leadership, representation, and action to advance gender equality across cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific. Read the message: icaap.coop/2026/03/07/int… #GivetoGain

The 15th CO-OP Core-non-Smile School Project raised 17,173,080 yen to support child-friendly schools in Angola. On December 19, 2025, the donation presentation ceremony was held at UNICEF House. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Donation #UNICEF

#FY2025 #JCCU sales rose due to higher unit prices despite fewer purchases. While delivery users fell, store visits grew. JCCU is now focusing on DX and store upgrades to counter rising costs. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #business #overview #communitybased #homedelivery

The Co-opdeli Consumers' Co-operative Union and its member co-ops have donated 2,148,456 yen raised through the Sado Crested Ibis Supporting Rice Project. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #coopdeli #CrestedIbis #biodiversity

#JCCU and designer #AtsuroTayama launched the "VOYAGE BY ATSURO TAYAMA" 2026 Spring Collection. This collaboration offers sophisticated "versatile wear" that blends high quality with practical daily comfort. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #Fashion #Kurashi #Apparel

JCCU participates in METI’s 2025 resource circulation project. Using NIR sorting and chemical recycling, JCCU’s HQ waste will be turned into oil, aiming for a sustainable resource system. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #JCCU #METI #Government #Sustainability #Recycling

JCCU President Chitose ARAI's New Year Message. Read more:jccu.coop/eng/news/2026/… #JCCU