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Sports can help us build communities and change lives. It provides us with a common language that connects us across the divide of gender, generations, ethnicities, economics, and ability levels. With sports, we can harness the power of working toward a shared goal to tackle health and societal issues that affect all ages.
The Sasakawa Sports Foundation (SSF) is Japan’s only sports-oriented think tank. We are led by a dedicated group of data scientists, researchers, and sports enthusiasts who are committed to improving health and increasing longevity. They represent a broad range of expertise spanning sports policy, governance, economics, disability sports, and public policy.
Our leaders are driven by SSF’s mission to advance social innovation and create a diverse and inclusive society through sports.
As the leading international Sport for All organization, TAFISA is in the privileged position of bringing joy, health, social interaction, integration, and development to communities and citizens around the globe through the promotion of Sport for All and physical activity.
The Nippon Foundation is part of a family of professional organizations active in their respective areas of expertise both independently and in cooperation. These foundations work around the world for the betterment of humankind, in a diverse range of areas including maritime safety, food security, health, and regional networking.
The SSF works closely with local governments to build Active Cities—one of the 12 themes identified in TAFISA Mission 2030 where physical activity is prioritized everywhere people live and work with the aim of promoting physical, mental, and social well-being.
