公益財団法人 日本レクリエーション協会【公式】

The Japan Recreation Association is a public interest incorporated foundation that promotes recreation activities across Japan. Working with approximately 80,000 certified instructors, prefectural recreation associations, and member organizations representing different activities and fields, it develops and delivers programs intended to support participation and community engagement. Its initiatives include the National Recreation Convention, “Play Day” campaigns, at-home activity challenges, and games such as Challenge the Game, Mancala, Ladder Getter, and Sports Tenka.

The association also offers health and recreation classes, research and projects related to lifelong sport, physical fitness, children’s activity, and school club support. For people seeking to develop their skills or work as recreation leaders, it provides qualification courses, instructor training, supporter and leader programs, distance learning, and training delivered by dispatched lecturers. The association supports its certified instructors through information services, publications, a recreation library, and online resources.

It also shares guidance and information about events, awards, recreation equipment, and sports safety insurance, while connecting participants with local associations and affiliated organizations