What's New
-
2026.05.25
Member Co-ops
Co-op Welfare Organization Hosts Inaugural National Case Study Conference
The National Federation of Cooperative Welfare Organizations held its inaugural "National Case Study Presentation Conference." Around 400 frontline staff shared insights from their initiatives.
-
2026.05.13
JCCU
A new dry-pack soy meat product that makes it easy to get protein is now available.
JCCU launched a dry-pack 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.
-
2026.05.01
JCCU
Planting of a Second-Generation A-bombed Chinese Parasol Tree
JCCU planted a second-generation A-bombed Chinese parasol tree at its Tokyo headquarters, symbolizing survival, peace, and commitment to passing on war memories.
What is JCCU?
Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union (JCCU) was established in March 1951 as a national federation of consumer co-ops in Japan. Today, about 303 consumer co-ops and consumer co-op unions join JCCU and the total business turnover of the member co-ops is about 3.8 trillion JPY, with a total of 31 million members. JCCU is the largest consumers' organization in Japan.
What is Consumer Co-op?
A consumer co-op is an autonomous association of consumers united voluntarily to meet their common needs and aspirations.
Consumer Co-op Societies in Japan
543 *
Consumer Co-ops
3.8 Trillion
JPY
31 Million
members
These are approximate figures.
*The number of co-ops which answered JCCU’s survey, including not only member co-ops of JCCU but also those of NFUCA or HeW CO-OP JAPAN.