EmPath Foundation

“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. The good-willed individuals EmPath supports are committed to creating a sustainable society through initiatives that utilize local culture and characteristics, activities that transform individuality into value, and innovations that foster cross-industry and regional exchanges.

V ision : "Making the world a better place by supporting local communities."

Mission : Connecting good-willed individuals by

① Inspiring one another

② Sharing ideas

③ Collaborating to create positive change

Philosophy : "Enjoy harmony and beauty."

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 United : 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.