Kiwanis International · Japan District

Kiwanis Voices Club of Nippon

Young leaders across Japan, serving the children of the world — and giving the next generation a voice in how that service is done.

Chartered June 16, 2026 Kiwanis Japan District · ASPAC Region Headquartered in Tokyo
Our Mission

Serving the children of the world

The Kiwanis Voices Club of Nippon carries the Kiwanis mission into a new generation. We are students and young professionals who believe service should be led, not just received, by the young.

Every project we run answers one question: does a child in Japan, or anywhere, live a little better because we showed up? We measure our work in meals served, hospital wards visited, and families supported — not in meetings held.

What we stand for

Youth voice, real service

A Kiwanis club where young people set the agenda, run the projects, and answer for the outcomes — under the guidance of the Japan District.

Our Work

Flagship service initiatives

Three programs anchor our first year, each built on a proven Kiwanis Japan tradition and run by our founding members.

Health

Kiwanis Doll Project

Making and delivering Kiwanis Dolls to pediatric wards, so hospitalized children can point to where it hurts — and feel less alone.

Community

Mottainai Drive

Redirecting surplus food to children's nutrition programs, turning food that would be wasted into meals for kids who need them.

Youth

Stand Tall

Supporting children's mobility and easing caregiver burden through equipment, transport, and respite for families.

Our Charter

A new chapter for Kiwanis in Japan

The Kiwanis Voices Club of Nippon was chartered as a club of Kiwanis International, within the Japan District, during the Asia-Pacific convention.

Charter date
June 16, 2026
Parent org
Kiwanis International
District
Japan District (ASPAC Region)
Base
Tokyo, Japan
Leadership

Our founding team

A founding board of student and young-professional leaders, led by our Charter President.

HC
Howard Chan
Charter President
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A founding board of young leaders
Officers across the club's first projects
With the support of

Backed by Kiwanis leadership

Our charter carries the support of Kiwanis International and the Japan District.

Michael Mulhaul
President, Kiwanis International
Tsuyoshi Nakai
Governor, Kiwanis Japan District
Get Involved

Join us, or work with us

Students who want to lead, clubs who want to partner, and supporters who want to help — we would love to hear from you.

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