Editing Pro bono (section)

=== Japan ===
In Japan, the number of registered NPO Service Grants, which coordinates team-type ''pro bono'' programs, has increased tenfold between 2010 and 2020, and has supported more than 1,000 projects. In addition, the introduction of ''pro bono'' is gaining attention as an opportunity to promote citizen participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and human resource development in companies, and to solve problems in community development in local governments. The current authorized NPO, Service Grant Japan, was one of the first to take notice of the possibilities of such ''pro bono'', bring that know-how back to Japan, and start offering a ''pro bono'' program that matches the country. Since its launch in 2005, the number of people, organizations, and companies engaged in ''pro bono'' activities in Japan has steadily increased. At the same time, many organizations coordinating ''pro bono'' activities have been established in countries other than Japan. more have joined. As a member of this "Global Pro Bono Network," the certified NPO Service Grant is actively participating in networking and collaboration with various parts of the world. The NPO has a volunteer base with over 7,500 registered professionals (''pro bono'' workers), and successfully participate in more than 180 projects annually.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Global Pro Bono Network - Service Grant Japan |url=https://globalprobono.org/post_members/service-grant-japan/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=Global Pro Bono Network |language=en}}</ref>

As in the United States, some bar associations in Japan set mandatory working hours for public interest activities, and are sometimes regarded as ''pro bono'' activities. Certified public accountants are also gaining recognition as a result of pioneering efforts by [[PwC]] Aarata LLC. [[Small and medium-sized enterprises|Small and medium-sized enterprise]] management consultants are also active in a wide range of activities, such as traveling to [[Tōhoku region|Tohoku]] with lunch boxes and supporting the reconstruction of local businesses and shopping districts, mainly for Tohoku reconstruction support activities.