About ALRI - 一般社団法人アニマル・リテラシー総研

What is "Animal Literacy™"?

When people think of "animal issues," they tend to think first of the dogs and cats. Many animal charities, especially in Japan, focus on the rehoming of unwanted pets and the pursuing of no-kill policies. However, human society is supported by many other animals in much greater numbers than our pets. In this regard, it is unrealistic to think in terms of whether or not we love animals. Whether we like animals or not we are supported by a multitude of food animals, lab animals, and many more. Animal literacy is in fact the liberal arts view of the animal world. It means “to know the reality surrounding these animals.” Humans are ethically responsible for “knowing” what the animals that support our lives are experiencing. This is different from animal protection work, from humane activities, and it is simply the acquiring of truths pertaining to these animals in order to establish one’s stance. Where that stance would be depends on the individual human being, but one based on half-truths and false information would be meaningless. People working in the animal field tend to stress their own views. Animal literacy is knowing the actual facts. Hopefully, more people in the world will look towards becoming more and more “literate” in the field of human animal interrelations.

About Animal Literacy Research Institute

Animal Literacy Research Institute (ALRI) is a private think tank devoted to the dissemination of information pertaining to various facets of human animal interaction. Popular information concerning the human relationship to animals is often inaccurate or misrepresented. The words “animal therapy” is a good example of this. The words are widely known, but in reality they refer to the more accurate and professionally used terms animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activity. The popular term in itself is inaccurate and does not reflect the actual contents of the programs to which it supposedly points. There are also multiple certification programs in the field of human animal interrelations, but we are never sure how many of these programs are truly based on accurate and valid information. Animal Literacy Research Institute aims to bring internationally accepted standards and information to Japan in the hopes of enhancing the domestic knowledge base in order to encourage development in the field. The current domestic scene in Japan is such that everyone is vying for a chance to utter a unique phrase or concept in order to stand out as the pioneer. Animal Literacy Research Institute hopes to educate the public that there are internationally accepted truths that people must abide by. Japan is also behind in terms of public awareness of the reality in various fields pertaining to animals. Animal Literacy Research Institute aims to address this issue as well through the publication of articles, translation of pertinent materials, and the sponsoring of workshops.

Officials

Keiko Yamazaki -山崎恵子-

Received her B.A. from the Division of Humanities, College of Liberal Arts of International Christian University.
Committee member of the Subcommittee of Animal Welfare, Central Environment Council, Ministry of the Environment
Vice-chairman of Japanese Service Dog Resource Center
Executive board member of The Japan Association for the Promotion of Canine Good Citizens
Vice-chairman of The Japanese Association for the Promotion of Hearing Dogs
Special lecturer of International Pet World College
Special advisor of Japan Animal Welfare Society

Sakiko Yamazaki, Ph.D. -山崎佐季子-

Received her B.A. from the Division of Humanities, College of Liberal Arts of International Christian University.
She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Welfare Studies from the Graduate School of Japan College of Social Work.
Has worked as a free-lance consultant before the establishment of the ALRI.

Services

Sales of Materials and Technical Document

We sell materials and technical documents that contribute to the advancement of animal literacy, such as those on human animal interaction and animal welfare. Currently, we only have Japanese documents available.

Translation Services

We provide translation services for documents such as reports, presentation materials, minutes of conferences, etc., on animal literacy-related topics such as human animal interaction and animal welfare.

The chart below is a rough estimation of the fee. Fees will vary depending on the content of the document, so please do not hesitate to inquire us from the "contact" button below. We can send you a quotation for your request.
ALRI only takes on translation of text associated with animal literacy. Depending on the content and the delivery deadline of your request, we may not be able to take on the job.

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Type of Document	Fee per word
Documents that require little expertise on the topic (i.e. business letters, e-mail correspondences, minutes of meetings, etc.)	15 - 20 JPY
Documents that require expertise on the topic (i.e. technical reports, reports, academic papers, presentation materials, etc.)	20 - 25 JPY

※The number of words in the original document will be used to calculate the fee
※Depending on the content of the document, the particular type of document listed above may not necessarily fit the level of expertise under which it is listed. Please e-mail us with your specific request for quotations

Interpreting Services

We provide interpreting services for lectures, workshops, meetings, technical visits, etc., on animal literacy-related topics such as human animal interaction and animal welfare.

The chart below is a rough estimation of the fee. Fees will vary depending on the content of the request, so please do not hesitate to inquire from the "contact" button below. We can send you a quotation for your request.
ALRI only takes on interpretation work associated with animal literacy. Depending on the content and the schedule of your request, we may not be able to take on the job.

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Hours on Duty of the Interpreter	Fee
4 hours	60,000 JPY
8 hours	80,000 JPY

※We can extend hours on duty at the rate of 10,000 JPY per hour.
※Clients will be required to pay for travel expenses for the interpreter(s), and for overnight requests outside of Tokyo, accommodation expenses for the interpreter(s) in addition to the above service fee.

Services on Operating Events and Consulting Services

ALRI takes on the planning and operation of events and workshops on topics associated with animal literacy, such as human animal interaction and animal welfare, and provides consulting services for companies and organizations that are considering launching animal-related businesses and services tailored to the request of the client.
Please do not hesitate to make inquires from the "contact" button below.

Fee will depend largely on the request and how we tailor our services to cater to the request. We can send quotations based on your specific request.
ALRI only takes on consultation work associated with animal literacy. Depending on the content and the schedule of your request, we may not be able to take on the job.

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Articles and Books

We take on requests to write articles and books on topics related to animal literacy, such as human animal interaction and animal welfare.
Should you have any requests, please contact us from the "contact" button below.

We will take on the request with fees based on the payment policies of the requesting publishing company.

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Lectures and Workshops

We take on requests to send lecturers to events or to provide workshops on animal literacy-related topics such as human animal interaction and animal welfare.
Should you have any requests, please contact us from the "contact" button below.

The chart below is a rough estimation of the fee. Fees will vary depending on the content of the lecture/workshop. Please do not hesitate to inquire from the "contact" button below. We can send you a quotation based on your request.
ALRI only takes on lectures/workshops associated with animal literacy. Depending on the content and the schedule of your request, we may not be able to take on the job.

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Hours on Duty of the Lecturer	Fee
4 hours	30,000 - 50,000 JPY
8 hours	50,000 - 70,000 JPY
Short lectures	Starting from 8,000 JPY per 1 hour

※Clients will be required to pay for travel expenses for the lecturer(s) and, for overnight requests outside of Tokyo, accommodation expenses for the lecturer(s) in addition to the above service fee.
※For requests for lectures from educational institutions, we will take on the request with fees based on the payment policies of the requesting institution.

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