We celebrated our 75th anniversary in January of this year.
JA Kyosai Ren (National Cooperative Federation of Agricultural Mutual Aid Associations) invested the full amount of the IFAD's first Climate Adaptation Bond, 70 million USD (approximately 11.1 billion yen). The funds are intended to be used for sustainable development projects in rural areas of developing countries and for climate change adaptation measures for small-scale farmers.
The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Mutual Insurance Associations will introduce a new heatstroke protection rider to accident mutual insurance, raise the underwriting limit, and revise the premium rate starting January 1, 2027. This aims to respond to changing risks for members and users and provide stable coverage for the future.
The Japan Cooperative Association (JCA) and 21 national cooperative organizations will carry out food drive and food bank volunteer activities starting November 2, 2026, as part of the 104th International Cooperative Day initiative. Through bringing in and donating food and volunteer activities, they will support young people and children.
JA Kyosai Association has produced a new TV commercial depicting everyday loneliness and the affection of family, and will begin nationwide broadcasting from October 12.
The National Mutual Aid Agricultural Cooperative Federation has begun nationwide broadcasting of the Cancer Mutual Aid CM 'Osekkai' featuring Yukie Nakama, starting from October 9, 2026. The CM conveys the sentiment that they do not want people to regret in case of unforeseen circumstances.
We summarized the mutual aid payment status related to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake as of September 30, reporting that the National Mutual Aid Agricultural Cooperative Federation is working on rapid and proper damage investigation and payment. We expressed our condolences to the victims and our intention to support reconstruction.
As part of its asset management activities, the National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Zen-Noh) invested in an impact fund managed by Nissay Asset Management. The fund invests in Japanese listed equities and focuses on food and agriculture, local communities and natural capital.
The National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Kyosai) created the “Disaster Preparedness Old News” concept video to encourage people to think about disaster preparedness at home and in their communities. It became available on September 16, 2026, on the Digital Disaster Preparedness Drill 2026 special website and JA Kyosai's official YouTube channel.