
EmPath supports good-willed individuals, businesses, and local
communities dedicated to making the world better.
We cherish the Japanese values of harmony, beauty, and enjoyment, supporting the efforts of good-willed individuals. Like a gentle spring breeze, we aim to embrace communities from small local groups to the global stage.
2020
Established
30
member
10
Support Area
Hironobu Matsuura
Executive Director & Founder
Activities
EmPath's four initiatives take different approaches but share a common goal: connecting good-willed individuals to improve their local communities. We support people worldwide in exchanging ideas, learning from one another, and creating new value together.
Open Factory World Forum
Supports local industries and creates jobs. Encourages knowledge-sharing and rediscovery of regional value through interactions. Connects about 300 Open Factory organizers worldwide to foster collaboration and revitalize communities.
Coffee Cultures Uneited
Connects global coffee producers and shops, fostering industry collaboration. Enhances cultural exchange, revitalizes communities, and supports a sustainable coffee industry. Promotes multicultural understanding and meaningful connections.
Art Festival & Happiness
Discovers regional charm through Art Festivals, creating spaces where participants realize happiness. Promotes new perspectives, tourism, and cultural exchange through art. Collaborates with about 500 Art Festival organizers to revitalize communities through culture.
Japanese Culture & Learning
Provides opportunities to learn culture through Japan’s worldview and language. Builds a platform for good-willed individuals to learn and connect. Hosts Online Workshops to deepen knowledge, foster cross-cultural understanding, and expand global networks.
Partner companies


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