From the Day I Jumped into SET to Who I Am Now.
Certified NPO SET has launched a regular Instagram LIVE program, "Tell us! Your SET history." Every first Thursday of the month, guests talk about their involvement with SET and their personal changes over 30 minutes.
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I was anxious, but before I knew it, I was talking about myself—such 30-minute segments will now be created every month.
Certified NPO SET has started regular distribution of the Instagram LIVE program "Tell us! Your SET history." It will be delivered every first Thursday of the month from 20:00 to 20:30 on the official Instagram account (@_nposet). The host is Minami (Minami Nomura). Each time, one guest is invited to talk in detail over 30 minutes about their journey from the day they met SET to the present.
■ About the first episode (vol.01)
The first episode was distributed on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The guest was SET member Akihiro Yamamoto, who talked for 30 minutes about the day he jumped into SET, his moments of hesitation, and his current feelings.
The archive of the first episode is available on Instagram (@_nposet).
■ Why create a space to talk about one's "journey"?
Based in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, SET has continued activities that bring young people and local residents together to foster relationships. Some participating young people have decided to move to Rikuzentakata, while others have significantly changed the direction of their lives. However, the "process" of such change—the moments of hesitation, wavering, and gradually shifting feelings—is difficult to capture in activity reports or performance figures.
This program aims to shed light on such "invisible changes." It is designed not as a place to report glamorous results, but as a space to carefully articulate the real trajectory a person has walked with SET.
■ Viewing and future developments
The broadcast can be viewed in real-time, and it is an interactive space where viewers can communicate with the guest through comments. Archives remain on Instagram, so those who cannot make the broadcast time can watch it later. To avoid missing future broadcasts, we recommend following @_nposet and turning on notifications. Additionally, SET is also distributing a podcast hosted by Chairman Shunsuke Mitsui that covers deeper themes. You can access it from the profile link on the official Instagram.
Even if you are hesitant or wavering—that itself can become someone's strength. Please join us in front of your screen on the first Thursday of every month.
■ Follow SET on Social Media
SET shares the latest activity information, event reports, and local scenes on various social media platforms.
Please follow us and receive voices from Rikuzentakata!
[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/nposet/
Sharing activity reports, event announcements, and daily local life
[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/_nposet/
Delivering activity scenes through photos and videos
■ About Certified NPO SET
SET's mission is to "turn each person's 'I want to' into 'I did it,' and create Good Change for Japan's future." Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, it has been creating systems for young people and residents to learn together, primarily in the Iwate region. Through school trip homestays, programs for university students and working adults, and community building, it fosters "continuing relationships" where young people engage in the daily life of the region and learn together with residents. In fiscal year 2024, over 5,000 people participated annually. It now operates in multiple regions beyond Iwate Prefecture. While simultaneously generating youth growth and regional vitality, it is working towards sustainable community development based on the relationships between people and the region itself. It has received the Prime Minister's Award twice in the past, along with many other awards.
[Organization Overview]
Certified Specific Nonprofit Activity Corporation SET
Location: 52-6 Yamada, Aza, Hirota-cho, Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture
Chairman: Shunsuke Mitsui
Established: March 12, 2011 (Incorporated: June 18, 2013, Certification Acquired: October 16, 2025)
Official Website: https://www.nposet.org
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nposet/?hl=ja
Official Podcast Spotify: https://x.gd/wh4Lo Amazon Music: https://x.gd/TjRP0
[Media Inquiries]
Public Relations: set.forjapan@nposet.com
Phone: 0192-47-5747
Certified NPO SET has started regular distribution of the Instagram LIVE program "Tell us! Your SET history." It will be delivered every first Thursday of the month from 20:00 to 20:30 on the official Instagram account (@_nposet). The host is Minami (Minami Nomura). Each time, one guest is invited to talk in detail over 30 minutes about their journey from the day they met SET to the present.
■ About the first episode (vol.01)
The first episode was distributed on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The guest was SET member Akihiro Yamamoto, who talked for 30 minutes about the day he jumped into SET, his moments of hesitation, and his current feelings.
The archive of the first episode is available on Instagram (@_nposet).
■ Why create a space to talk about one's "journey"?
Based in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, SET has continued activities that bring young people and local residents together to foster relationships. Some participating young people have decided to move to Rikuzentakata, while others have significantly changed the direction of their lives. However, the "process" of such change—the moments of hesitation, wavering, and gradually shifting feelings—is difficult to capture in activity reports or performance figures.
This program aims to shed light on such "invisible changes." It is designed not as a place to report glamorous results, but as a space to carefully articulate the real trajectory a person has walked with SET.
■ Viewing and future developments
The broadcast can be viewed in real-time, and it is an interactive space where viewers can communicate with the guest through comments. Archives remain on Instagram, so those who cannot make the broadcast time can watch it later. To avoid missing future broadcasts, we recommend following @_nposet and turning on notifications. Additionally, SET is also distributing a podcast hosted by Chairman Shunsuke Mitsui that covers deeper themes. You can access it from the profile link on the official Instagram.
Even if you are hesitant or wavering—that itself can become someone's strength. Please join us in front of your screen on the first Thursday of every month.
■ Follow SET on Social Media
SET shares the latest activity information, event reports, and local scenes on various social media platforms.
Please follow us and receive voices from Rikuzentakata!
[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/nposet/
Sharing activity reports, event announcements, and daily local life
[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/_nposet/
Delivering activity scenes through photos and videos
■ About Certified NPO SET
SET's mission is to "turn each person's 'I want to' into 'I did it,' and create Good Change for Japan's future." Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, it has been creating systems for young people and residents to learn together, primarily in the Iwate region. Through school trip homestays, programs for university students and working adults, and community building, it fosters "continuing relationships" where young people engage in the daily life of the region and learn together with residents. In fiscal year 2024, over 5,000 people participated annually. It now operates in multiple regions beyond Iwate Prefecture. While simultaneously generating youth growth and regional vitality, it is working towards sustainable community development based on the relationships between people and the region itself. It has received the Prime Minister's Award twice in the past, along with many other awards.
[Organization Overview]
Certified Specific Nonprofit Activity Corporation SET
Location: 52-6 Yamada, Aza, Hirota-cho, Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture
Chairman: Shunsuke Mitsui
Established: March 12, 2011 (Incorporated: June 18, 2013, Certification Acquired: October 16, 2025)
Official Website: https://www.nposet.org
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nposet/?hl=ja
Official Podcast Spotify: https://x.gd/wh4Lo Amazon Music: https://x.gd/TjRP0
[Media Inquiries]
Public Relations: set.forjapan@nposet.com
Phone: 0192-47-5747
FAQ
What is the purpose of SET's Instagram LIVE program?
To shed light on the process of individual internal changes that are difficult to capture in activity reports and numbers.
When was the first episode and who was the guest?
It was distributed on June 4, 2026, and the guest was SET member Akihiro Yamamoto.
What kind of activities does SET engage in?
Based in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, it fosters relationships between young people and local residents.