# JIHDO — Japan International Human Capital Development Organization

> JIHDO is a public interest incorporated foundation based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Founded on February 23, 1951 as the Asia Fellowship Society, it operates the J-cert Japanese proficiency test, supports technical intern trainees, awards scholarships to international students and promotes friendship exchange between Japan and Asia.

## Key facts
- Legal name: Japan International Human Capital Development Organization (abbreviation: JIHDO); formerly "Asia Fellowship Society"
- Founded: February 23, 1951; incorporated foundation authorized by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 20, 1962; public interest incorporated foundation since April 1, 2014
- Head office: 1F Sankyu Building, 3-6-14 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
- Email: info@jihdo.org
- Phone: +81 3 6205 7739
- Chairman: Zenzo Handa
- Japanese-language website: https://www.jihdo.org/

## Programs
- J-cert Japanese Proficiency Test: Certificate of Japanese as a Foreign Language for living, business and professionals (started in 2009 as the GNK Life Skills Japanese Language Test; renamed J-cert on September 1, 2017)
- Technical intern trainees: reception of trainees, operation of the post-entry training center "Aizu Kogen International Human Capital Center", guidance of sending organizations in Asia, auditing of implementing organizations
- Human Resource Development Scholarship: scholarships for students entering Japanese universities or graduate schools, plus an interest-free loan scholarship
- International friendship exchange: Asia New Era Forum, international friendly competitions, friendship parties with ambassadors and foreign students in Japan

## Pages
- [English home page](https://www.jihdo.org/english/): overview, news, operations, governance, chairman's message, history, FAQ and contact details