News - 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.

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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.

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A report published by COPAC introduced initiatives by Japanese consumer co-ops as one of the practical examples contributing to SDG 12.

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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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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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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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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.

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In February 2026, nine cooperative managers from five Asian countries visited Japan to participate in the ICA-AP Training Program for Managers of Consumer/Retail Co-ops, hosted by JCCU, the Co-opdeli Group and Co-op Mirai, and Miyagi Co-op.

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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.

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The 15th donation presentation ceremony for the CO-OP Core-non-Smile School Project was recently held. Over the past year, purchases of designated products helped raise a total of 17,173,080 yen in donations. These funds will be used through UNICEF to support the development of child-friendly schools in the Republic of Angola, Africa.

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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.

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JCCU and designer Atsuro Tayama launched the "VOYAGE BY ATSURO TAYAMA" 2026 Spring Collection. This collaboration offers sophisticated "versatile wear" that blends high quality with practical daily comfort.

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To achieve a sustainable society, JCCU is participating in a government-led recycling demonstration. The project focuses on extracting high-quality plastics from metropolitan waste to produce recycled oil, establishing a regional system for a resource-autonomous economy.

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JCCU President Chitose ARAI's New Year Message.

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We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

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JCCU, together with member co-ops and partner organizations, has launched the inaugural "Everyone's Read-Aloud Picture Book Award." Preschools across Japan, along with picture-book enthusiasts nationwide, voted to select the titles they most want to read aloud.

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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.

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European Commissioner Michael McGrath visited JCCU and held discussions with ARAI Chitose, President of JCCU.

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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.

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