2026.07.09
Member Co-ops
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.
2026.07.06
JCCU
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.
2026.06.16
JCCU
JCCU and the Okinawa Prefectural Consumers' Co-operative Union held the "Peace Action in Okinawa - The 43rd Okinawa Battlefield and Base Tour." Co-op members and staff gathered to participate in educational lectures, fieldwork activities, and other programs aimed at deepening their understanding of peace, the Battle of Okinawa, and contemporary military base issues.
2026.06.09
JCCU
JCCU joined a peace march in New York during the NPT Review Conference, working with Nihon Hidankyo to share the realities of the atomic bombings and call for a world free of nuclear weapons.
2026.06.02
International
A report published by COPAC introduced initiatives by Japanese consumer co-ops as one of the practical examples contributing to SDG 12.
2026.05.25
Member Co-ops
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
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
JCCU planted a second-generation A-bombed Chinese parasol tree at its Tokyo headquarters, symbolizing survival, peace, and commitment to passing on war memories.
2026.04.28
JCCU
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.
2026.04.16
JCCU
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.
If you want to read more, please check out the archives below.
2026.07.09
Member Co-ops
CO･OP Kyosai "Pre-Birth Application" Surpasses 50,000 Applicants, Earning Strong Support
2026.06.02
International
Japanese Consumer Co-ops Featured in UN Report for Advancing SDG 12
2026.05.25
Member Co-ops
Co-op Welfare Organization Hosts Inaugural National Case Study Conference