JCCU International

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

Many thanks for all your cooperation throughout the year. With warm cooperative greetings, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

JCCU, together with member co-ops and partner organizations, has launched the inaugural “Everyone’s Read-Aloud Picture Book Award.” Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #PictureBooks #ReadAloud #EarlyChildhoodEducation

We are pleased to announce the publication of the JCCU Profile 2025-2026, which provides an up-to-date overview of the Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union and its member co-ops. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #JCCU

Congratulations to the newly elected ICA Asia and Pacific Regional Board 2025 to 2029, led by President Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, with new members from #Jordan and #Thailand and youth voice from Dulce Bustamante. #ICAAPRA2025 #AyubowanCoops #IYC2025

Enjoy our latest content and gain deeper insights into Japanese consumer co-ops. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #coops #socialactivities #SDGs #community #welfare #health #poverty #children #peace #environment #diversity

European Commissioner Michael McGrath visited JCCU and held discussions with ARAI Chitose, President of JCCU. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #EuropeanCommission #euinjapan #JCCU

JCCU hosted a special webinar on Sept. 16 with Dr. HASEGAWA Akio from WHO HQ to discuss international food allergy risk assessment. The session was highly praised for its clarity and depth. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #JCCU #WHO #FoodSafety #CodexAlimentarius #FAO

On July 25, 2025, JCCU held a “Children’s Visiting Day” at its Laboratory. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #JCCU #Children #ChildcareSupport

From August 7th to 8th, 2025, the Nagasaki Prefecture Consumers' Cooperative Union and JCCU jointly held the "2025 Peace Action in Nagasaki". Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #peace #Nagasaki #coops

From August 4th to 5th, 2025, the Hiroshima Consumers' Co-operative Union and JCCU jointly held the "2025 Peace Action in Hiroshima". Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #peace #Hiroshima #coops

On August 21, 2025, JCCU held its annual Children’s Visiting Day at its Head Office. Read more: jccu.coop/eng/news/2025/… #Children #ChildcareSupport #JCCU