About Knots
‘Knots’ are the “ties that bind us’
We aim to realize improve lifestyles for ‘all kinds of lives’ by tying `people to people’, and `people to animals`. With many such ties we want to create a ‘happy society for people and other animals’.
Towards a Happier Society for People and All Animals
- Harmonized for Living Together -
Relationships exist between people and their companion animals, industrial animals and wild animals, and all of them have some impact or influence on the others.
We at Knots believe it is important to all animals ‘live in the right balance’ by a clear grasp of those relationships and founded on mutual understanding.
Working to promote more ‘harmony’ in the balance between Earth’s animal populations, will lead to Knots’ ultimate aim to realize ‘better consortism’ (def: mutual dependency between two organisms) and a ‘society that people and Animals become happy’
Key Knots Projects
International Conference on Animal Care in KOBE (held biannually since 2009)
-Live Love Animals International Conference on Animal Care in KOBE-
To better appreciate the existence of all animals around us and, towards greater happiness, we humans need to undertake greater responsibility. Participants consider and study these ‘responsibilities’ with member input.
The 2nd Live Love Animals International Conference on Animal Care in KOBE 2012
Live Love Animals International Conference on Animal Care in KOBE 2009
Theme characters for the International Conference on Animal Care in KOBE
The Hawaiian names ‘Akua (God) and ‘PukaKomo’ (Door), joined together and translated into Japanese as “doorway to God” form the name ‘Kobe’.
LLA Symposium (held since 2001)
LLA Festival (since 2001, later merged into ‘Y2 Day with Dogs’ since 2009)
- Live Love Animals Symposium & Festival-
‘Live Love Animals’ is a general term denoting Knots’ PR activities.
The ‘Always Be Together’ Project
Dog Run at Rokkosan Country House
-Direction of Dog Runs, Dog Sports Meetings-
Fun and safe dog run events and days out for dogs and their owners.
Developing ‘travel with pets’ for Ace JTB
Introducing SA to SHD, West Nippon Expressway
-Research and Advisory-
Conduct studies on human / animal coexistence so that a society of people and animals can live together more happily. We consult to schools and businesses, and help with product and services development.
‘The Application of Animal Laws in Europe’ Lecture by Amelia Tarzi
-Joint Projects with Other Organizations-
Combining the strength of two more than doubles the power. Since 2010, we have jointly managed Humane Center Japan (HCJ Projects) with the Japan Animal Welfare Society (JAWS)
HCJ Projects
Relief donations for the Headquarters for the Relief of Animals in emergencies
Planning and managing Tarumi-ku Animal Loving Festival
-Government Commissioned Projects-
Plan and organize ‘human and animal’ related work commissioned by local governments.
Better usage led to developing and manufacturing snacks for dogs
-Promoting Effective Use of Wild Animals-
Create a more effective use for the skin, bone and meat from culling over populated wild animals. This promotion work aids ‘environmental protection, ecosystem protection and community
vitalization’.
NPO Orchestra-pit Work Support (B) Office ‘Patch’
-The Knots ‘Good to Have’ Series-
With handicapped people helping our product development, manufacturing and sales efforts, we contribute to their independence.
We also sell products made from the meat and bone of deer and wild boars. Our snacks are additive-free, natural, safe and sound!
-Dispatch of lecturers: We send expert speakers to talk at various lectures and seminars.-
Phone calls taken between 13:00-17:00 / Mon-Fri
-Providing Information-
A variety of information about the coexistence of people and animals is made available through our website and email magazines.
We would like to invite more sign-ups to our ‘Knots Club’ mail magazine. (Japanese only)
Award presentation ceremony, 2007
-Live Love Animals Award -
-Each year since 2000, we have recognized those commendable corporations and organizations which have contributed to the happier coexistence of people and animals with this special Award.
Please join us!
An invitation to people who agree with our policies and support our activities.
● Regular members
Individuals and organizations supporting the Knots philosophy, policies and willing
to help us as volunteers. New member joining fee and annual fees: free
(If you do not use e-mail, we need to ask for a ¥1,000 communications fee).
● Sponsoring members
Individuals and organizations supporting the Knots philosophy, policies and wanting
to help us with financial support.
○ Sponsoring Individual: New member joining fee: free
Annual fee (minimum ¥3,000, up to any amount)
○ Corporate Sponsor : New member joining fee: free
Annual fee (minimum ¥5,000, up to any amount)
* Applications are accepted through our website, by fax or by post.
-Requesting Donations-
All Knots activities are supported by the kindness and generosity of many people. Donations received pay towards our activities and administration costs.
Sponsoring and Donations are eligible for tax privileges(In Japan only):
Individual: tax deductible from income
Corporate: special advantages
Please see website for details: http://www.knots.or.jp/ (Japanese only)
Please make payments to either of the following:
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Shukugawa Branch,
Ordinary Account 4120523,
Name Kouekishadanhoujin Knots
Japan Post Bank
438, Ordinary Account 1469919,
Name Kouekishadanhoujin Knots
Outline of Association
Established as a General Incorporated Association, 12.01.2010
Became PIIA (Public Interest Incorporated Association) Knots, 12.11.2010
Board Chairperson: Kayoko TOMINAGA
Board Vice-Chair / Bureau Chief: Hisanori SHIRAKAWA
Board of Directors:
Ikuko YAMAMOTO
Maki Mclnerney
Ken SATO
Supervisor: Kenji KIKUTANI
-Secretariat Addresses-
6-6-7-405, Nakayamate street,Chuouku Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan 650-0004
Tel / Fax: +81-798-31-5751
Email: info@knots.or.jp
Website: http://knots.or.jp
Shop URL: http://knots.or.jp/shop
