Cancer Net Japan

What Cancer Net Japan does

Cancer Net Japan (NPO法人キャンサーネットジャパン) is a certified nonprofit organization (認定特定非営利活動法人) founded on October 1, 2011, that provides scientifically-grounded cancer information, educational programs, peer support, and certified training to cancer patients, survivors, families, and healthcare professionals across Japan. The organization operates a multi-platform service consisting of a primary website (cancernet.jp), the Cancer Channel video portal hosting over 200 educational videos with nearly 100,000 cumulative views, and the Cancer Genome Net educational platform co-developed with three major Japanese cancer societies (JSMO, JSCO, JCA). It also publishes a portfolio of cancer information booklets covering 15+ cancer types, distributed physically to 397 designated cancer care coordination hospitals nationwide, and runs disease-specific awareness campaigns (Blue Ribbon, Teal & White Ribbon, Gold September, Lavender Ring).

The organization's product portfolio also includes professional training and certification programs — BEC (Breast Cancer Experience Coordinator), CIN (Cancer Information Navigator), and CCN (CNJ Cancer Navigator) — and recurring patient-facing events including the annual Japan Cancer Forum (since 2014), monthly blood cancer seminars, and colorectal cancer patient seminars co-hosted with the Global Colon Cancer Association. Specialized sub-brands such as Lemonade Stand Japan (pediatric cancer fundraising and research grants) and Lavender Ring (young adult cancer survivor support) extend the mission into adjacent patient segments. Technology is conventional web and video infrastructure: the website, YouTube (CancerChannel1), Zoom for online seminars, and Google Analytics for traffic measurement.

CNJ's business model is diversified across five revenue streams typical of mission-driven Japanese NPOs: (1) annual membership fees ranging from ¥1,000 for individuals up to ¥30,000 for corporate supporters, billed April-to-March; (2) individual and corporate donations (single and monthly recurring), which became tax-deductible after the organization received certified NPO status in August 2016; (3) merchandise sales (awareness ribbons, pins, booklets) through its own e-commerce storefront priced at ¥500 per booklet plus ¥550 flat shipping; (4) training course and certification exam fees for BEC, CIN, and CCN programs (non-refundable once paid); and (5) sponsored-event fees for for-profit organizations seeking CNJ endorsement, while nonprofits receive endorsement without charge. The organization maintains offices in Tokyo (headquarters, Bunkyo-ku) and Osaka (regional office), with operations concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions of Japan.

Name

Cancer Net Japan

Legal name

特定非営利活動法人 キャンサーネットジャパン

Website

https://cancernet.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cancer Net Japan (NPO法人キャンサーネットジャパン) is a certified Japanese NPO founded in 2011 that delivers cancer information, peer support, certified training programs (BEC/CIN/CCN), and awareness campaigns to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, distributing booklets to 397 designated cancer hospitals nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Health Education Services

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Oncology Remote Symptom Monitoring & Care Navigation (HLALAFAD)

Keywords

• Cancer patient education
• Peer support services
• Health information resources
• Cancer awareness campaigns
• Nonprofit healthcare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from ¥1,000 to ¥30,000 depending on membership category (individual, supporter, corporate). Membership year runs April to March.
2. Donations: Single and monthly recurring donations from individuals and corporations. Accepts Amazon Pay, credit card, and bank transfer. As a certified NPO, donations are tax-deductible.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of cancer awareness goods (ribbons, pins, merchandise) through the CNJ online shop (cancernetjapan.shop-pro.jp) and potentially at events. Item pricing is shown exclusive of tax.
4. Training Program Fees: Revenue from certified training programs including BEC (Breast Cancer Experience Coordinator) training course, CIN (Cancer Information Navigator) training course, and CCN (CNJ Cancer Navigator) certification examination fees.
5. Sponsored Events / Backer Fees: For-profit organizations requesting event sponsorship/endorsement from CNJ are charged a fee for promotional support. Non-profit organizations receive endorsement without charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cancer Net Japan is a certified NPO that provides cancer information resources, educational programs, and peer support services for cancer patients, their families, and healthcare professionals in Japan. Its core offering includes medically-reviewed cancer information via the website (cancernet.jp), the Cancer Channel video library, the Cancer Genome Net educational platform, certified training programs (BEC, CIN, CCN), peer support networks, awareness campaigns, and the annual Japan Cancer Forum. It is funded through membership fees, tax-deductible donations, training fees, merchandise sales, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Cancer Net Japan is a certified NPO that operates a comprehensive cancer information service platform consisting of multiple interconnected digital and physical offerings. The core platform (Cancer Net Japan Website) serves as the central hub providing cancer type guides, event information, and resources. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands: Cancer Channel for video content, Cancer Genome Net for genomic medicine education (developed with 3 cancer societies), and published booklets covering various cancer types. Professional training programs (BEC, CIN, CCN) provide certified education for cancer support specialists. Patient support is delivered through GCCA Japan, Peer Support programs, and awareness campaigns (Blue Ribbon, Teal & White Ribbon, Lavender Ring, Lemonade Stand). Additional services include Charibon book donations and an merchandise shop. The organization also hosts the annual Japan Cancer Forum, Japan's largest cancer medical conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cancer Channel (キャンサーチャンネル): Video library platform providing cancer-related educational videos and seminar recordings
• Cancer Genome Net (がんゲノムネット)
• Japan Cancer Forum (ジャパンキャンサーフォーラム)
• Blood Cancer Forum (血液がんフォーラム)
• Blue Ribbon Campaign (ブルーリボンキャンペーン)
• Lavender Ring
• Lemonade Stand Japan (レモネードスタンドジャパン)
• Teal & White Ribbon Campaign (ティール＆ホワイトリボン)

Products and services

• Cancer Information Booklets (がん情報冊子 / もっと知ってほしいシリーズ) Published booklets covering 15+ cancer types and related topics (breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, blood cancer, cancer nutrition, and more). Available for free download from the CNJ website or physical purchase at ¥500 per booklet plus ¥550 flat shipping. Distributed to 397 designated cancer care hospitals nationwide.
• BEC Training Course (乳がん体験者コーディネーター BEC 養成講座) Certified training course for Breast Cancer Experience Coordinators (BEC). Designed to train patient support specialists in breast cancer peer support. Paid by course fees submitted through the CNJ training portal.
• CIN Training Course (がん情報ナビゲーター CIN 養成講座) Certified training course for Cancer Information Navigators (CIN). Trains participants to provide evidence-based cancer information navigation to patients and families. Paid by course fees submitted through the CNJ training portal.
• CCN Certification Exam (CNJがんナビゲーター CCN 認定試験) Certification examination for CNJ Cancer Navigators (CCN). Awards professional certification to candidates who pass the exam. Exam fees are non-refundable once paid.
• Cancer Channel (キャンサーチャンネル) Free video streaming platform hosting 200+ cancer information videos including seminar recordings, patient stories, and expert lectures from CNJ events. Available for free public viewing at cancerchannel.jp.
• Cancer Genome Net (がんゲノムネット) Free educational platform on cancer genomic medicine providing 13 chapters of video lessons and downloadable booklets in a Q&A format. Co-developed with three major Japanese cancer societies (JSMO, JSCO, JCA) and supported by Ministry of Health research funding. Targeted at cancer patients, families, and the general public.
• Japan Cancer Forum (ジャパンキャンサーフォーラム / JCF) Annual flagship cancer education forum organized since 2014, recognized as Japan's largest cancer medical forum. Brings together leading oncologists, patients, and families for lectures, panel discussions, and networking. Held in-person and with online streaming options.
• CNJ Awareness Merchandise (CNJ疾患啓発グッズ) Online shop at cancernetjapan.shop-pro.jp selling cancer awareness merchandise including ribbons, pins, badges, and promotional items. Items priced exclusive of tax, with flat ¥550 nationwide shipping. Payment by credit card or convenience store; B2B invoicing available upon inquiry.
• CNJ Peer Support Program (ピアサポート) Peer support network connecting cancer patients and families with trained cancer survivor coordinators (BEC and CIN certified). Provides mutual support and shared experience for individuals affected by cancer.
• Charibon (チャリボン) Used Book Donation Program Partnership program with charibon.jp allowing individuals to donate used books; donated books are appraised and the proceeds support Cancer Net Japan's activities. Periodic campaigns double or increase the donation amount per book.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100,000 cumulative video views on Cancer Channel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Guardant Health Japan Corporation (ガーダントヘルスジャパン株式会社)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 August 2025Guardant Health Japan is listed as a supporting company for CNJ's colorectal cancer awareness activities (ブルーリボンキャンペーン / GCCA JAPAN). The company provides funding support for CNJ's colorectal cancer educational programs and patient seminars.
• Global Colon Cancer Association (GCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025GCCA (co-founded by CNJ alongside US-based Global Colon Cancer Association and Japanese colorectal cancer survivors) co-organizes monthly colorectal cancer patient seminars and the GCCA JAPAN patient support group. CNJ serves as a founding co-organizer alongside GCCA and survivor advocates.
• Japan Clinical Oncology Society / Japan Society of Medical Oncology (日本臨床腫轟学会 / JSMO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2021CNJ serves as the operational委托 partner for the がんゲノムネット platform, developed jointly by JSMO, the Japan Society for Cancer Therapy (日本癌治療学会 / JSCO), and the Japanese Cancer Association (日本癌学会 / JCA). The platform provides free educational content on cancer genome medicine to patients and the public, with video lectures authored by cancer specialists recommended by the three societies.
• Japan Society for Cancer Therapy / Japan Cancer Research Society (日本癌治療学会 / JSCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2021One of three co-developing societies of the がんゲノムネット educational platform. JSCO contributes expert oncology content and guidance for the cancer genome education program targeting cancer patients and families.
• Japanese Cancer Association (日本癌学会 / JCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2021One of three co-developing societies of the がんゲノムネット educational platform. JCA contributes foundational cancer research expertise to the cancer genome education program.
• Lemonade Stand Japan (レモネードスタンドジャパン)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Childhood cancer awareness and fundraising initiative that donates proceeds to CNJ's childhood cancer programs, including grant funding for pediatric cancer research organizations. Lemonade Stand Japan organizes community fundraising events whose proceeds support CNJ's activities and 小児がん treatment research grants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Global NPO focused on breast cancer education, patient support, and research funding. Comparable to CNJ's disease-specific campaign approach (e.g., Blue Ribbon for colorectal cancer), at much larger scale and with deeper corporate partnership infrastructure.
• American Cancer Society: The largest US cancer NPO, providing patient education, support programs, and research funding. Directly comparable business model (donation-funded cancer information + patient services) at significantly larger scale, serving as a benchmark for what CNJ could scale toward.
• Cancer Support Community: Global NPO providing psychosocial support, navigation services, and educational resources for cancer patients and families. Closely comparable to CNJ's peer support programs (BEC/CIN-led) and patient education mission.
• LIVESTRONG Foundation: US NPO focused on cancer survivorship support and patient navigation. Comparable to CNJ's Lavender Ring survivorship program and broader mission of supporting patients beyond clinical treatment, at much larger scale.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK-based cancer support charity offering patient information, financial guidance, and trained nurse specialists. Highly comparable to CNJ's model of combining curated information content with peer/professional support programs, at much greater scale.
• 国立がん研究センター (National Cancer Center Japan): Government-backed national institution conducting cancer research, treatment, and patient information dissemination. Overlaps with CNJ on patient education content and clinical guideline translation, but operates with state funding at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Relay For Life Japan: Japanese affiliate of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life community fundraising and cancer awareness event series. Direct peer in community-led cancer awareness programming and donor activation in Japan.
• 日本対がん協会 (Japan Cancer Society): Japan's longest-standing cancer-focused NPO, running cancer awareness campaigns, patient support programs, and Relay For Life Japan. Highly comparable as a domestic peer operating cancer education and fundraising initiatives at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cancernetjapan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CancerChannel1
• Facebookfacebook.com/CancerNetJapan

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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