News - JCCU

In September 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) held its General Assembly, Global Cooperative Conference, and related meetings in Panama and JCCU participated.

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JCCU promotes breast cancer awareness through its Pink Ribbon Campaign and year-round donations from cosmetics and bra sales to support screening and education.

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JCCU and Nagasaki coops held Peace Action, featuring survivor testimonies, youth programs, digital archives, and activities promoting dialogue toward a world without nuclear weapons.

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JCCU and Hiroshima coops held Peace Action in Hiroshima, featuring youth activities, survivor testimony, and programs on preserving memories of the atomic bombing.

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JCCU and the Japan CO･OP Insurance Consumers' Co-operative Federation (CO･OP Kyosai) launched a nationwide joint initiative called "100 Months CO-OP." The first phase of the campaign ran from February through May.

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JCCU's mail-order business launched a new shopping catalog on August 17 for seniors, featuring products and information designed to support both physical and mental well-being.

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JCCU reported FY2025 growth and FY2026 policies, advancing CO・OP brand development, ethical consumption, food loss reduction, affordability and efficient product standardization.

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JCCU supported Save the Children Japan's Food Box initiative for the 9th time, donating food and volunteering to help 5,000 low-income households with children during school holidays.

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JCCU's 76th General Assembly approved all agenda items, reaffirming Co-op Vision 2030, community resilience, disaster recovery, peace, and cooperation for a sustainable future.

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JCCU marked Pride Month by supporting Pride Action 30, promoting LGBTQ inclusion, diversity, gender equality, and inclusive workplaces under Co-op Vision 2030.

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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.

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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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