We've been legally registered as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO)! It is with great pleasure that we announce the foundation of Nippon 2007 as a legal entity in Japan. We filed an application with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government this winter. The application was approved, so our group is now authorized as a legal body. It is very rare for cultural organizations to be so recognized in Japan, with the exception of well-established traditional groups.

Considering the various hurdles that lie before us, it was imperative to secure this registration. Becoming a legal entity will make it far easier for us to contract with the convention center and hotels, an indispensable factor in hosting the Worldcon in Japan. In addition, it may entitle us to goverment assistance in the name of promoting international friendship. We will continue our utmost efforts to prepare to host the Worldcon in Japan.