The design of our logo is based on the concept of the “Tree of Life”, a symbolic expression of “eternal life” and a concept shared by many cultures since ancient times. Introducing elements of Japanese arabesque, Indian mandala, and Irish Celtic imagery, our logo has symbolic familiarity for people all over the world. By outlining a human form in the center of the “Tree of Life”, the logo also expresses human vitality and growth.

As an independent, non-profit, non-partisan private think tank, Health Policy Institute, Japan (the Institute) complies with the following guidelines relating to the receipt of grants and contributions.

1. Approval of Mission
   The mission of the Institute is to realize citizen-centered healthcare as a neutral think tank by bringing together a broad range of stakeholders and offering policy options to society. The activities of the Institute are supported by organizations and individuals who are in agreement with this mission.
2. Political Neutrality
   The Institute is a private, non-profit corporation independent of the government. Moreover, the Institute receives no support from any political party or other organization whose primary purpose is political activity of any nature.
3. Independence of Project Planning and Implementation
   The Institute makes independent decisions on the course and content of its projects after gathering the opinions of a broad diversity of interested parties. The opinions of benefactors are solicited, but the Institute exercises independent judgment in determining whether any such opinions are reflected in its activities.
4. Diverse Sources of Funding
   In order to secure its independence and neutrality, the Institute will seek to procure the funding necessary for its operation from a broad diversity of foundations, corporations, individuals, and other such sources. Moreover, as a general rule, funding for specific divisions and activities of the Institute will also be sought from multiple sources.
5. Exclusion of Promotional Activity
   The Institute will not partake in any activity of which the primary objective is to promote or raise the image or awareness of the products, services or other such like of its benefactors.
6. Written Agreement
   Submission of this document will be taken to represent the benefactor’s written agreement with the Institute’s compliance with the above guidelines.

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