Farewell from WaNavi Japan

January 2026
 

As the winter plum blossoms quietly announce the coming of spring, we hope that this new year has begun with renewed hope and peace for you.

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With deep gratitude for all the kindness and support we have received, we hereby announce that General Incorporated Association WaNavi Japan has formally concluded its activities and dissolved as of January 14, 2026.

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The immediate reason for this decision was a series of overseas relocations among our core members, which made it necessary to fundamentally reconsider our organizational structure and project framework. After thoughtful dialogue, we came to a shared understanding that, in light of the rapid expansion of multilingual services and the rise of AI, the soft-landing programs and life-skills workshops we have long offered for international residents in Japan have largely fulfilled their original purpose.

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Although we carefully explored possibilities of continuing certain initiatives in new forms, we ultimately decided that bringing this chapter to a gentle close—and trusting what may naturally emerge from it—was the most authentic path for an organization that has always honored collaboration, responsiveness, and organic growth.

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Ongoing projects related to Japanese Culture programs and Compassionate Leadership training, will continue under Motoko Kimura’s organization, Healing Connections LLC, based in Japan. These initiatives will evolve through collaboration with kindred spirits beyond the framework of WaNavi Japan. For inquiries, please contact here. 

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Reflecting on our fifteen-year journey, we are filled with profound gratitude for the countless encounters that graced our path, the many connections that crossed borders, and the learning experiences we were privileged to share. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who walked alongside us and supported us with such warmth and generosity.

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Please join us to reflect on the journey we have taken with you from here.