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[Activity Report] NPO Red Look Officially Registered as Sagamihara SDGs Partner — Advancing Global Collaboration from the Community
Empowering global careers through education, employment, inclusion, and partnerships for the SDGs
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Creating a society where anyone can challenge the world through international career support
NPO Red Look (based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture) has officially been registered as a Sagamihara SDGs Partner, a program promoted by Sagamihara City.
This recognition highlights that Red Look’s mission—“building bridges between people and society across borders”—and its concrete initiatives actively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From the Community to the World — Supporting Global Careers
Red Look is an international non-profit organization that supports both Japanese individuals aspiring to work abroad and foreign professionals seeking careers in Japan.
As Japan’s society rapidly globalizes and diversifies, barriers related to language, culture, information access, and finances still prevent many from realizing their potential.
To address these challenges, Red Look operates educational and networking programs that support international career development.
Our main activities include:
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Support for Japanese individuals seeking overseas opportunities
We provide career guidance, English and IT training, and internship information to empower young professionals who wish to work abroad.
(The Red Path program has since ended. To talk about your next step, please use our free consultation.)
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Cross-cultural exchange and collaboration events
We host events such as mixed study sessions for Japanese and international engineers, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration.
Morning Global Study Event
Overseas Tech Meetup
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Skill-building programs for foreign professionals
We offer IT and digital skill workshops designed for practical application, combined with post-program career counseling and job matching support.
Resume & Career Strategy Workshop for Foreign Professionals
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Career counseling and employment consultation
We conduct one-on-one career sessions for both foreigners in Japan and Japanese pursuing work abroad.
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Community research and stakeholder interviews
By collecting insights from government, businesses, schools, and citizens, we identify real challenges and propose solutions to enhance international mobility and local employment.
See our local collaboration report
Through these initiatives, Red Look aims to build a community where people from all backgrounds can learn and grow together—beyond borders.
Our work contributes directly to the SDGs, particularly Quality Education (Goal 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goals 8 & 9), Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (Goal 11), and Partnerships for the Goals (Goal 17).
Red Look’s Contributions to the SDGs
Red Look’s international career programs align with six key SDG goals pursued by Sagamihara City:
| SDG Goal | Red Look’s Contributions |
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| 4. Quality Education for All | Providing affordable, practical learning opportunities—including English, IT, and digital skill training through the Red Path program—to support both Japanese and foreign learners in building global careers. |
| 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth | Promoting employment and inclusion by offering individualized career counseling and job-matching support, helping create a diverse, sustainable workforce. |
| 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Fostering cross-cultural collaboration among engineers through study meetups and digital skill workshops, strengthening the foundation of innovation-driven industries. |
| 10. Reduced Inequalities | Addressing disparities caused by language, nationality, or economic background through accessible education and exchange programs that promote inclusion. |
| 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities | Building a multicultural community in Sagamihara where Japanese and foreign residents respect each other’s culture and live together in harmony. |
| 17. Partnerships for the Goals | Enhancing collaboration among local governments, companies, universities, and NGOs to co-create solutions and expand social impact through partnerships. |
These efforts reflect Red Look’s commitment not only to “support,” but to create social change that connects the local community with the world.
Building a Global Co-Creation Community from Sagamihara
With this partnership, Red Look will further strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders.
Upcoming initiatives include:
- Educational programs introducing global perspectives to elementary and junior high schools
- “International Career Exploration” programs for high school and university students
- Domestic internships for globally minded youth
- Job-matching events connecting foreign professionals with local companies
- Public lectures and community workshops on international understanding
- Volunteer and internship opportunities for foreign residents to contribute locally
If you or your organization are interested in collaboration, please feel free to contact us.
Message from the Representative Director
“We are honored to be recognized as a Sagamihara SDGs Partner and to collaborate with the city in building a more inclusive and sustainable community.
Our mission is to create a society—beginning here in Sagamihara—where anyone, regardless of nationality or background, can take on new global challenges.
Through strong partnerships with citizens, companies, and local government, we will continue to work toward achieving the SDGs together.”— Eric Akami, Representative Director, NPO Red Look
Looking Ahead
Red Look’s journey to build “a society where anyone can challenge the world” has only just begun.
As a newly appointed Sagamihara SDGs Partner, we see this as a powerful opportunity to merge our international career expertise with local collaboration in Sagamihara.
By maximizing SDG Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, we aim to advance international career education, multicultural coexistence, and sustainable community development.
Together with citizens, companies, and the city of Sagamihara, Red Look will continue building a co-creative community that connects local initiatives to global impact.
— NPO Red Look Team
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Where to go next
Meet face to face in Shibuya and Sagamihara
Small-group language exchange and social events for Japanese and international people. Mostly free, and easy to join on your own.
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NPO Red Look
A nonprofit in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan, creating a third place where Japanese and international people meet as equals and grow together through languages, friendships, and careers.
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