Turning Ideas into Action
A non-profit that walks alongside NPOs, municipalities, and businesses through every stage of their social impact projects — research, strategy design, and execution. First consultations are free.
Democratizing social vision — a society where everyone can shape the future
The ability to understand how society works and envision a better future should not belong to experts alone.
The Institute for Social Vision & Design (ISVD) is a nonprofit that makes the structures of social issues visible through data and practical knowledge, building a foundation for everyone to think and act on them as their own.
From research and strategic design to project execution — we work with municipalities, businesses, NPOs, and universities to turn visions into reality.
Public Asset Revitalization
Transforming underutilized parks, abandoned schools, and public facilities into community assets through public-private partnerships. ISVD supports the entire process from feasibility analysis to proposal development.。
Social Structure Research
Uncovering the structures behind social issues through data and theory. We run hypothesis-driven research projects and provide diagnostic tools to visualize the social impact of initiatives.。
Consulting & Support
View all servicesWe offer consulting on AI/DX assessment, second opinions, and grants and subsidies.
Strategy & Planning
From vision articulation to logic model design
Learn morePublic-Private Partnerships
Small concession, Park-PFI, school reuse support
Learn moreFunding & Incorporation
Grants, Google for Nonprofits, entity setup
Learn moreCreative & DX
Web, design, and AI adoption consulting
Learn moreStudent Career Guidance
Explore career paths without pressure
Learn moreSecond Opinion
Third-party review of plans and operations
Learn moreGet updates, or reach out directly
We deliver the latest insights, research, and grant information to your inbox. For specific questions, individual consultations are also available.
Insights & Analysis
View all columnsInterpreting global and social trends from ISVD's perspective. Hot topics that plant the seeds of social vision.
Latest Articles
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The Structure Behind 9 Million Vacant Houses — Why Japan Can Neither Demolish Nor Utilize Them
The 'Invisible Walls' of Disability Pension — Structural Barriers from Application to Receipt
The Structure of Political Distrust — What Voter Turnout and Trust Data Reveal About Japan's Democratic Crisis
The Structure of Price Hikes — Why Only Food Keeps Rising
Cities Where Prices Rose and Cities Where They Didn't — The Structure of Regional CPI Disparities
Where ¥130 Trillion Goes — Reading Japan's Social Security Spending by Category
Resources & Tools
Practice Guides
How to write grant applications, measure outcomes, and restructure operations. A guide collection for NPOs and social entrepreneurs when they wonder 'what to do next.' 36 guides available.
Recommended Books
A curated selection of books on social issue resolution and NPO management.
Grant & Subsidy Search
Search for available grants and subsidies based on publicly available jGrants data.
Surveys
Participate in our research surveys
Glossary
Key terms in social issues and public policy
News
View all news- FY2025 Student Community Activity Report in Bunkyo-ku: Event Report
- Introducing 'AI Fluency for Nonprofits': A Free AI Literacy Course for NPO Staff
- isvd.or.jp Site Renewal: New Features and Expanded Content
- ISVD Joins Universal Tourism Symposium 'Tabi wa Michizure #3' in Nagoya
- Report: Guest Talk Event at Kamiyama Marugoto KOSEN 'Wednesday Night'
Contact Us
From small questions to detailed proposals — feel free to reach out. Inquiries about collaboration and sponsorship are also welcome.