Japan has a long tradition of strong support for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and volunteering, in general; from being the catalyzer in the establishment of the International Year of Volunteers in 2001 to supporting programmes and sending many international volunteers into the field each year.

Japan has a long tradition of strong support for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and volunteering, in general; from being the catalyzer in the establishment of the International Year of Volunteers in 2001 to supporting programmes and sending many international volunteers into the field each year.