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ABOUT JYRAC

About Our Organization

Information regarding the mission, vision, officers, and structure of Japan Youth Resilience Action Consortium.

MISSION & VISION

Our Philosophy & Mission

Everyday resilience is our greatest strength. Youth-led innovation for disaster prevention and recovery.

We ensure that the lessons and sorrow of past disasters are not forgotten. Leveraging the flexibility and initiative of youth, we transform rigid disaster drills into accessible, everyday habits. Bridging generations and local communities, we stand at the forefront of building a secure, sustainable society where everyone can take action against disaster risks.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Message from the President

Disasters can strip away daily lives in an instant. Yet amidst the hardship, the resilience of local communities, human bonds, and the immense potential of youth shine through.

We are committed not only to emergency relief, but to establishing sustainable platforms where young people actively engage with communities, learn, act, and propose impactful policies. Disaster resilience should not be limited to specialists—it must be an active duty embraced by all. Fulfilling this vision is the core mission of JYRAC.

Preserving collective memory, translating knowledge into immediate action, and moving beyond the divide of helpers and those helped to build the future together. JYRAC leads this path, transforming youth commitment into real societal impact.

特定非営利活動法人 日本若者防災復興協会 (JYRAC)President: Sohtaro Kubo
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Members

President & Representative Director

Sohtaro Kubo

President
Director

Shun Sekiguchi

Director
Director

Hinata Suzuki

Director
Director

Hiroya Mouri

Director
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Governance & Structure

Guided by the Board of Directors as the supreme decision-making body and the Auditors, our divisions, project bureaus, and policy council work in close collaboration.

Corporate Divisions (Operations & Governance)

  • ・Secretariat (General Affairs, Accounting, Legal & IT)
  • ・Human Resources (Recruiting & Development)
  • ・Public Relations (Design, Social Media & Media Press)
  • ・External Relations (Partnerships & Alliances)

Project Bureaus (Program Execution)

  • ・Disaster Prevention Bureau (Student Summits & Shelter Improvements)
  • ・Disaster Recovery Bureau (Noto Field Relief & Culinary Culture Heritage)
  • ・Regional & Fundraising Bureau (Street Fundraising & Local Disaster Expos)
  • ・Global Initiatives Bureau (Y-VITAL & Model Disaster UN)

Policy Research Council & Communities

  • ・Policy Research Council (Policy Proposals & Legislative Research)
  • ・Youth Community NSF PROJECTS
  • ・Cross-Party Evacuation Shelter Parliamentary Group Secretariat Support
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Legal Details

Organization Legal Name特定非営利活動法人 日本若者防災復興協会 (Japan Youth Resilience Action Consortium / JYRAC)
Corporate Number2010005042019(National Tax Agency Corporate Number)
Certification / Registration DateCertified: June 18, 2026 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) / Registered: June 21, 2026
RepresentativePresident: Sohtaro Kubo
Principal Office603, 4-4-6 Kohinata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112-0006, Japan
Statutory Purpose & Key DomainsEngaging in youth-led disaster prevention, mitigation, and post-disaster recovery to enhance community disaster preparedness and contribute to the realization of a safe, resilient, and sustainable society.
(Focus Domains: Resilience Education, On-site Disaster Relief, Community Outreach & Fundraising, Global Exchange, Policy Advocacy)
Major AchievementsCo-hosted National Student Disaster Summit 2026 with the Cabinet Office, evacuation shelter policy proposals, Noto on-site volunteer relief, 59 street fundraising campaigns (over 2.6 million JPY raised).
Official Contactinfo@jyrac.stki.org(PR Office: jyrac.pr@gmail.com)
Domain & InfrastructureThe official domain (jyrac.stki.org) is operated under formal authorization and gratuitous loan by our partner youth platform "TRANs".
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