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A new dry-pack soy meat product that makes it easy to get protein is now available.

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.

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Planting of a Second-Generation A-bombed Chinese Parasol Tree

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.

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Japanese Consumer Co-operative Group Sponsors Para Nordic Skiing Japan Team

2026.04.28

JCCU

Japanese Consumer Co-operative Group Sponsors Para Nordic Skiing Japan Team

JCCU and co-ops sponsored Japan's Para Nordic Ski event in Nagano, supporting athletes with donations, cheering activities, and aid to promote awareness and expand support nationwide.

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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

  • Member of Consumer Co-ops
    543 *
    Consumer Co-ops
  • Total Business Turnover
    3.8 Trillion
    JPY
  • Membership
    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.

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