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End of Summer Events

August Events Tanabu Festival; When: Aug 18th - Aug 20th, 09:30 - 22:30 Location: Tanabu City. Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori; When: Aug 25th, 13:00 - 19:00 Location; Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street. Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori; When: Aug 24th -25th,...

Shimo-Kitazawa Coffee Crawl

Shimo-Kitazawa, located just one Express stop from Shibuya, is famous for its winding streets packed full of thrift and vintage shops. Lesser known, though, is the budding coffee and cafe scene sprinkled throughout the city. We have compiled a...

Donate to YouMeWe!

Legacy Foundation Japan is honored to support the work of Tokyo-based NPO YouMeWe. YouMeWe is dedicated to helping local students from institutionalized homes and ensuring they have access to the right resources in order to become fully independent. They sport...

Dr. Opal Lee announces Inaugural International “Opal’s Walk for Freedom” in Tokyo, Japan.

On May 21st, 2024 Dr. Opal Lee, the renowned activist often referred to as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," visited the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alongside the Legacy Foundation Japan. During her visit, she made a significant announcement: the launch...