Basic Principles(JSC'sMisson)
Through the promotion of sports and the sound development of people,
the Japan Sport Council strives to realize healthy and abundant lives,
thus contributing to fair and vibrant societies and to a world full of peace and friendship.
Goals and Activities
The JSC was established based on two major legislations; the Act on General Rulesfor Incorporated Administrative Agency (Act No. 103 of 1999) and the Act on theJAPAN SPORT COUNCIL (Act No. 162 of 2002).
The objectives of the JSC are stated as "In order to promote sports and to enhance and maintain school children's health, the JSC operates its sports facilities appropriately as well as efficiently; provides necessary assistance for the promotion of sports, covers injury and accidents involving children under school care, conducts research regarding sports and the maintenance and enhancement of children's health, collects and provides sports-related materials; and contributes to the development of people's physical and mental health based on the activities above".