Incorporation Concept of the Foundation
The principle of incorporating the Foundation is to “benefit the people, support the disadvantaged and create future”(for the public, for the the people who need help and for the future).
We will take into account the international situation and actively develop charity and public welfare projects by means of various innovative activities.
We will cooperate with the volunteers from all over the world in supporting the worldwide disadvantaged groups so that everybody can have the opportunity to pursue free and just living surroundings.
We also carry out international charity activities to promote the exchanges in society, culture, art and education, and we will try to realize the ultimate goal of “helping others is the source of happiness”.
Chairperson’s Greeting
ICECF Chairperson
Satoshi Ninoyu
January 1974
Secretary to former House of Representatives Member Shinzaburo Maeoka
August 1983
Secretary General of the Supporters’ Association of House of Representatives Member Hiromu Nonaka
April 1987
First elected as a Kyoto City Councilor (served five consecutive terms)
May 1999
Speaker of Kyoto City Council
June 1999
President of the National Association of City Council Speakers
July 2004
Elected as a Member of the House of Councillors (Kyoto Prefecture)
August 2007
Senior Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (Second Abe Cabinet, Fukuda Cabinet)
July 2010
Re-elected in the 22nd House of Councillors election (second term)
July 2010
President of the Kyoto Prefecture Liberal Democratic Party Federation
September 2014
Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (Second Abe Reshuffled Cabinet, Third Abe Reshuffled Cabinet)
July 2016
Re-elected in the 24th House of Councillors election (third term)
September 2017
Chairperson of the House of Councillors Committee on Audit
May 2018
President of the Kyoto Prefecture Bereaved Families Association (acting during ministerial tenure)
February 2019
Head of the House of Councillors Japan-China Exchange Group, Japan-China Parliamentary Conference
August 2019
Chairperson of the House of Councillors Committee on Audit
September 2020
Chairperson of the House of Councillors Liberal Democratic Party Policy Review Council
October 2020 Chairperson of the House of Councillors Liberal Democratic Party Personnel Review Committee
June 2021
President of the Kyoto Track and Field Association
October 2021
Minister of State for Disaster Management and Ocean Policy, Chairperson of the National Public Safety Commission, Minister for National Resilience, Minister for Territorial Affairs, Minister for National Civil Service System (Kishida Cabinet)
July 2022
Retired from the House of Councillors at the end of his term
August 2022
Resigned from ministerial position
April 2024
Appointed Chairperson of the International Culture and Education Charity Foundation
The International Culture and Education Charity Foundation was founded in the spring of 2021 by Ms. Motoko Tabata. Upholding the founding philosophy of “For the People, For Those in Need, For the Future,” the foundation engages in various activities, including calligraphy, painting, religious and cultural exchange, sports event planning, and talent development. While our initiatives have been highly recognized in many countries, they have also brought joy to numerous individuals. We sincerely hope that more people will join us in advancing cultural and educational exchanges.
The International Culture and Education Charity Foundation is fortunate to have been established and nurtured in Kyoto, a city rich in history and cultural heritage. Kyoto remains at the heart of our activities. In today’s rapidly evolving society, stagnation is equivalent to regression. From ancient times to the present and into the future, Kyoto has always been and will continue to be a city that flexibly embraces change while revitalizing its traditions. We believe this is also the goal of our foundation. As society undergoes historical transformations, we take small, steady steps forward, accumulating progress. Like Kyoto, which continually creates new value, our foundation will make every effort to contribute to a vibrant and proud society.
We also aspire to leverage Kyoto’s long-standing culture of exchange to build new connections between individuals, businesses, and cultures. By integrating tradition and innovation, we aim to contribute to the creation of a better future.
Finally, we sincerely hope that more people will understand our foundation’s mission, participate in our activities, and offer valuable suggestions.
Chairperson Satoshi Ninoyu
ICECF Chairperson
Satoshi Ninoyu
January 1974 Secretary to former House of Representatives Member Shinzaburo Maeoka
August 1983 Secretary General of the Supporters’ Association of House of Representatives Member Hiromu Nonaka
April 1987 First elected as a Kyoto City Councilor (served five consecutive terms)
May 1999 Speaker of Kyoto City Council
June 1999 President of the National Association of City Council Speakers
July 2004 Elected as a Member of the House of Councillors (Kyoto Prefecture)
August 2007 Senior Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (Second Abe Cabinet, Fukuda Cabinet)
July 2010 Re-elected in the 22nd House of Councillors election (second term)
July 2010 President of the Kyoto Prefecture Liberal Democratic Party Federation
September 2014 Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (Second Abe Reshuffled Cabinet, Third Abe Reshuffled Cabinet)
July 2016 Re-elected in the 24th House of Councillors election (third term)
September 2017 Chairperson of the House of Councillors Committee on Audit
May 2018 President of the Kyoto Prefecture Bereaved Families Association (acting during ministerial tenure)
February 2019 Head of the House of Councillors Japan-China Exchange Group, Japan-China Parliamentary Conference
August 2019 Chairperson of the House of Councillors Committee on Audit
September 2020 Chairperson of the House of Councillors Liberal Democratic Party Policy Review Council
October 2020 Chairperson of the House of Councillors Liberal Democratic Party Personnel Review Committee
June 2021 President of the Kyoto Track and Field Association
October 2021 Minister of State for Disaster Management and Ocean Policy, Chairperson of the National Public Safety Commission, Minister for National Resilience, Minister for Territorial Affairs, Minister for National Civil Service System (Kishida Cabinet)
July 2022 Retired from the House of Councillors at the end of his term
August 2022 Resigned from ministerial position
April 2024 Appointed Chairperson of the International Culture and Education Charity Foundation
Supervisor & Council
Supervisor
Tomotake Tanaka
Director of the International Exchange Center, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism, Grand Monk of Koyasan
Grand Monk Tanaka grew up in Koyasan and has studied Buddhism for 70 years. In his youth, he studied at Taiwan Normal University and became fluent in Chinese. Later, he actively promoted Koyasan Shingon Buddhism in Taiwan, inspiring many Buddhists to engage with Shingon teachings. On the occasion of the 1200th anniversary of Koyasan, he organized the “Koyasan Japan-Taiwan Grand Dharma Assembly” at Okunoin, making significant contributions to the internationalization of Japanese Buddhism and Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. Currently, he is involved in book compilation projects at Koyasan.
Council
Eishin Tanaka
Chief Preacher of Koyasan, Abbot of Shinnenji Temple (Shingon Buddhism)
1991
Became a disciple of Grand Monk Tomotake Tanaka (ordained as a Koyasan preacher)
2003
Appointed as a master of Koyasan Kongō-kōe chant
2004
Appointed as Abbot of Shinnenji Temple, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism (Kishigawa City, Wakayama Prefecture)
2009
Head of the Kyoto Branch of the Koyasan Shingon Buddhist Women’s Association
2013
Appointed as a head preacher at Koyasan Main Temple
2016
Became an A-ji teacher (advanced instructor)
2018
Participated in the memorial service for Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa and fallen soldiers in Tainan, Taiwan (under the guidance of Grand Monk Tomotake Tanaka)
2020
Appointed as Deputy Abbot of Yakushiji Temple, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
2023
Completed the fusuma painting project at Izumi Temple (depicting the 88 Sacred Sites of Shikoku, the 100 Kannon Temples of Saigoku, Bando, and Chichibu, and the Seven Lucky Gods)
2023
Appointed as an inspector of Koyasan Kongō-kōe
Grand Monk Tanaka grew up in Koyasan and has studied Buddhism for 70 years. In his youth, he studied at Taiwan Normal University and became fluent in Chinese. Later, he actively promoted Koyasan Shingon Buddhism in Taiwan, inspiring many Buddhists to engage with Shingon teachings. On the occasion of the 1200th anniversary of Koyasan, he organized the “Koyasan Japan-Taiwan Grand Dharma Assembly” at Okunoin, making significant contributions to the internationalization of Japanese Buddhism and Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. Currently, he is involved in book compilation projects at Koyasan.
1991
Became a disciple of Grand Monk Tomotake Tanaka (ordained as a Koyasan preacher)
2003
Appointed as a master of Koyasan Kongō-kōe chant
2004
Appointed as Abbot of Shinnenji Temple, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism (Kishigawa City, Wakayama Prefecture)
2009
Head of the Kyoto Branch of the Koyasan Shingon Buddhist Women’s Association
2013
Appointed as a head preacher at Koyasan Main Temple
2016
Became an A-ji teacher (advanced instructor)
2018
Participated in the memorial service for Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa and fallen soldiers in Tainan, Taiwan (under the guidance of Grand Monk Tomotake Tanaka)
2020
Appointed as Deputy Abbot of Yakushiji Temple, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
2023
Completed the fusuma painting project at Izumi Temple (depicting the 88 Sacred Sites of Shikoku, the 100 Kannon Temples of Saigoku, Bando, and Chichibu, and the Seven Lucky Gods)
2023
Appointed as an inspector of Koyasan Kongō-kōe
Representative Directorʼs Greeting
Representative Director
Motoko Tabata
The purpose of our foundation is to actively strengthen connections with relevant international organizations and promote international cooperation activities. Based on this concept, we engage in a variety of initiatives, including calligraphy and painting exhibitions, religious and cultural exchanges, and the planning and development of sports events.
We sincerely hope that many people will participate and support the advancement of cultural and educational exchanges.
Our foundation upholds the philosophy of “bringing blessings to people, supporting those facing difficulties in life, and paving the way for a brighter future” (For the people, for those in need, for the future). With unwavering enthusiasm and a compassionate heart, we will continue to accumulate experience and dedicate ourselves to serving as many people as possible.
Finally, we sincerely invite many of you to join us in this endeavor and share your valuable ideas. With your support, we aspire to create a better foundation that can truly make a difference.
Representative Director
Motoko Tabata
Motoko Tabata is both an entrepreneur and a practitioner. Having devoted herself to Buddhism, she underwent training at the sacred Buddhist site of Mount Koya and, after passing the teacher certification, attained the rank of Ajari.
Now retired from the forefront of business, she has resolved to dedicate the rest of her life to public welfare and charitable activities. To that end, she established the International Cultural and Educational Charity Foundation, which she intends to manage as her lifelong mission.
Career History
Steel Industry Business
It began as a small factory in Osaka, primarily manufacturing steel products such as fences. Gradually expanding in scale, it later collaborated with major trading companies and the government, establishing factories in Kyoto and Taiwan. Its products were sold both domestically and internationally.
USGTF Federation
Established in Taiwan in 1999, the federation is primarily responsible for the training and evaluation of golf coaches in Southeast Asia. It is authorized to issue certification for golf coaching qualifications.
Real Estate Business
Engaging in real estate investment in Taiwan and Japan, the business has expanded by collaborating with and supporting the management of various enterprises. Currently, it primarily focuses on property management and leasing.
Hotel Business
Entering the hotel industry in 2013, the group’s hotels have received numerous awards, including the GOOD DESIGN Award in the same year. The Tabata family currently operates a total of nine hotels.
The purpose of our foundation is to actively strengthen connections with relevant international organizations and promote international cooperation activities. Based on this concept, we engage in a variety of initiatives, including calligraphy and painting exhibitions, religious and cultural exchanges, and the planning and development of sports events.
We sincerely hope that many people will participate and support the advancement of cultural and educational exchanges.
Our foundation upholds the philosophy of “bringing blessings to people, supporting those facing difficulties in life, and paving the way for a brighter future” (For the people, for those in need, for the future). With unwavering enthusiasm and a compassionate heart, we will continue to accumulate experience and dedicate ourselves to serving as many people as possible.
Finally, we sincerely invite many of you to join us in this endeavor and share your valuable ideas. With your support, we aspire to create a better foundation that can truly make a difference.
Representative Director
Motoko Tabata
Motoko Tabata is both an entrepreneur and a practitioner. Having devoted herself to Buddhism, she underwent training at the sacred Buddhist site of Mount Koya and, after passing the teacher certification, attained the rank of Ajari.
Now retired from the forefront of business, she has resolved to dedicate the rest of her life to public welfare and charitable activities. To that end, she established the International Cultural and Educational Charity Foundation, which she intends to manage as her lifelong mission.
Career History
Steel Industry Business
It began as a small factory in Osaka, primarily manufacturing steel products such as fences. Gradually expanding in scale, it later collaborated with major trading companies and the government, establishing factories in Kyoto and Taiwan. Its products were sold both domestically and internationally.
USGTF Federation
Established in Taiwan in 1999, the federation is primarily responsible for the training and evaluation of golf coaches in Southeast Asia. It is authorized to issue certification for golf coaching qualifications.
Real Estate Business
Engaging in real estate investment in Taiwan and Japan, the business has expanded by collaborating with and supporting the management of various enterprises. Currently, it primarily focuses on property management and leasing.
Hotel Business
Entering the hotel industry in 2013, the group’s hotels have received numerous awards, including the GOOD DESIGN Award in the same year. The Tabata family currently operates a total of nine hotels.
Organization Chart
Organization
1．Organization Name
International Culture and Education Charity Foundation
2．Establishment & Founder
Motoko Tabata
3．No. of Officers
14
4．Head Office
413, Kaneicho, Kyoto Shi Higashiyama Ku,
Kyoto Fu, 605-0875, Japan
5．Date of Establishment
Apr. 21, 2021
