About
The Japan Society for the study of Kominkan
The Japan Society of Kominkan was established in 2003 to promote research and activities related to Kominkan in Japan.
We also recognized the importance of our becoming a hub for international research on adult and community education facilities, Kominkan in particular, while also conducting comparative research across the globe.
The Societyʼs mission is to promote research and relevant activities, aimed at the growth of Kominkan into 21st-century institutions that, in collaboration with other social education institutions, guarantee the right to lifelong learning for all.
Kominkan
Almost 80 years have passed since the birth of the Kominkan system in Japan. After the Second World War, Kominkan were established as places for the reconstruction of local communities and the promotion of democracy.
The Kominkan system has continued to expand in diverse and vibrant ways amid the various twists and turns and the changes and fluctuations of postwar Japanese society.
This includes the establishment of facilities that are close to the daily lives of people in the community, that organize a variety of projects and individualized cultural activities that respond to local needs, as well as practical learning programs that address the problems and challenges faced by communities throughout Japan.
Celebrating
The 20th
anniversary
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The Japan Society for the Study of Kominkan was established in April 2003 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Brochure for the 20th Anniversary
Sustainable Community Development and Kominkan
This brochure aims to share the research findings of the Japan Society for the Study of Kominkan both in Japan and internationally.
It highlights the aims of Kominkan, their approaches to organizing learning, and their foundation, including the infrastructure and systems they develop, using eight unique Kominkan as case studies.
We hope this brochure serves as a valuable resource for enhancing and advancing Kominkan in Japan and community learning centers worldwide.