The key to prosperity for both U.S. and Japanese nonprofit organizations may be collaboration with appreciation for cultural differences, according to 12 American interns who have completed one-month internships at Japanese NPOs.

The Nichibei Pathfinding Opportunity Program, organized by the Japan-U.S. Community Education and Exchange, an intercultural NPO, is to end today, although some interns will continue to work at their host organizations.

During a public forum, held Friday in Tokyo to wrap up the program, participants underlined the importance of networking with and learning from other NPOs.