named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
JAMSNET World Congress
Annual global meeting connecting JAMSNET chapters worldwide to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas on supporting Japanese communities abroad.
Mental Health Network
Subgroup of JAMSNET providing mental health support to Japanese expatriates in New York, including crisis counseling and outreach during disasters like the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Education Network
Network of professionals supporting families with children who have special educational needs, offering workshops and information sharing for Japanese families in New York.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 3 activities
- Conducts mental health support and outreach in Tohoku regionProvides ongoing support to the Tohoku region following the 2011 earthquake through mental health outreach, including multiple visits to affected schools to support teachers, school counselors, and nurses; delivers lectures at universities; and translates English-language mental health materials for disaster-affected communities.
- Operates Japanese Mental Health Network in New YorkRuns a mental health network comprising 36 licensed Japanese-speaking mental health professionals in New York, offering mental health education, prevention activities, and a members-only video archive. Collaborates with the Consulate General of Japan in New York and conducted outreach including translated mental health materials and recorded webinars on psychological care.
- Provides mental health hotline services during emergenciesEstablished a telephone and email mental health support hotline for Japanese community members in the New York area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Co-organizes meetings, lectures, and events for member organizationsCo-organizes regular meetings, lectures, and events to support mutual assistance and professional development among member organizations in the JAMSNET network.
- Organizes annual JAMSNET World Global ConferenceConvenes an annual global meeting for knowledge exchange and networking, having organized the first conference in 2014 and held at least 12 annual events, including the 12th conference in New York on November 8, 2025.
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U.S.-Japan Cultural and Educational Exchange 1 activity
- Establishes and supports Special Education Network for Japanese familiesFounded the JAMSNET Special Education Network in May 2010 to support children with special educational needs and their families by building a network of approximately 15 Japanese-speaking special education professionals and conducting workshops and educational outreach.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Facilitates networking among medical and expatriate support organizationsOperates as a nonprofit network that promotes information exchange and collaboration among Japanese expatriate support groups in the New York area, with a focus on healthcare, welfare, education, and psychology. Supports 24 participating organizations in New York as of April 2019 and facilitates collaboration across approximately 50 countries in 7 global regions as of September 2025.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research on imported infectious diseases in JapanPrepared a report on imported infectious disease cases in Japan from June 8 to July 5, 2026, using data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$128K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$51K
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Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$234K
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Net assets$234K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOSHIO KANO | TREASURER WLDP | 16 | $15K |
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Columbia University Medical Center, Division of Cardiology Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Homma, Shunichi
- Community of Japanese Creative Arts Therapists Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Kobayashi, Toshiko
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Government — Collaborated in the establishment of JAMSNET in January 2006.
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Government — Collaborated with the Consulate General to establish JAMSNET as a government-supported community initiative.
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Government — Collaborates with JAMSNET on emergency preparedness and mental health outreach activities.
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Government — Cooperated in the establishment of JAMSNET USA in January 2006.
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Government — Organization affiliated with board members Matsunaga, Naoki and Morita, Kentaro
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Partner — Collaborates with JAMSNET in supporting the Japanese expatriate community in New York.
- JAMSNET Canada Network — Related organization building a network for medical support and information exchange among Japanese expatriates in Canada.
- JAMSNET Deutschland Network — Related organization providing medical support for Japanese expatriates in Germany through information exchange and professional collaboration.
- JAMSNET JAPAN Network — Related organization supporting Japanese nationals across borders in healthcare, insurance, welfare, education, and daily life.
- JAMSNET Melbourne Network — Related nonprofit group providing medical, welfare, public health, and psychological support information to Japanese expatriates in Melbourne.
- JAMSNET Switzerland Network — Related organization established in 2020 to serve as a first-point consultation hub for Japanese nationals in Switzerland and build a network of trusted professionals.
- JASSI Partner — Partnered to operate the telephone counseling hotline for the Japanese community during the pandemic.
- JB Line, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on providing support services to Japanese Bostonians and shares contact information in communications.
- Japan Education Center Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Barnes, Shizuko Kameyama
- Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Noda, Michiyo
- Japanese Medical Society of America Partner — Organization affiliated with board members Kano, Yoshio and Yanagisawa, Robert T.
- Japanese Medical Society of America, Inc. (JMSA) Partner — Leadership overlap and organizational collaboration, with the President of JAMSNET also serving as Past President of JMSA.
- Little Tokyo Service Center Social Service Department Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Kato, Yuka
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Organization affiliated with board member Sakagami, Keiko
- Origami Therapy Association Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Kobayashi, Toshiko
- Oshu Public Health Center Government — Organization affiliated with board member Nakamoto, Koichi, located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- WOMANKIND Partner — Provides domestic violence counseling services with Japanese language support for the Japanese community during the pandemic.
- Womankind Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Nagao, Kaori
- Yoshiko Matsumoto Medical Network Partner — Organization affiliated with board member Isokado, Yuki
- contact@jamsnet.org Network — Central contact point for organizational membership and coordination within the JAMSNET network.
- ニューヨーク日本人教育審議会・教育相談室 Partner — Provides telephone counseling services for children within the Japanese community during the pandemic.
- 国立健康危機管理研究機構 Partner — Referenced data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases for reporting on imported infectious disease cases in Japan.
- 被災地にある大学 Partner — 心理学科の講座で講義を行う協力関係にある。
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Mental Health Interventionmethodology: community-driven_mental_healthBy delivering mental health support through accessible, community-operated channels like hotlines and translated resources, JAMSNET increases engagement and reach among Japanese-speaking populations because trust and cultural relevance are strengthened through peer-facilitated and indirect support models.
- Knowledge Dissemination Through Structured Exchangemethodology: knowledge_sharing_systemBy organizing conferences and publishing surveillance-informed updates, JAMSNET strengthens preparedness and professional alignment within the Japanese expatriate support community because timely, authoritative knowledge sharing enables proactive and coordinated responses to health and social challenges.
- Network-Based Collaborative Supportmethodology: network-based_supportBy building interconnected networks of medical, educational, and mental health professionals across public, private, and community sectors, JAMSNET enhances the coordination and effectiveness of support for Japanese expatriates because shared expertise and information exchange improve service delivery and crisis response.