The Secretariat for UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) in Japan facilitates a wide range of activities. This encompasses the administrative processing of ASPnet membership applications, as well as the provision of support for existing ASPnet member schools.

1. ASPnet Membership Application Support

The secretariat provides support for all aspects and stages of the membership application process, supplying schools with necessary information at each subsequent stage. Other forms of support include liaison with the relevant parties involved in the application process (e.g., the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and ASPUnivNet), translation, and issuance of the UNESCO ASPnet membership applications guide.

2. Organisation of Training Sessions and Discussion Fora

The secretariat plans and implements training sessions and discussion fora in accordance with contemporary issues and needs. Schools may also consult with the secretariat should they wish to request for lecturers and speakers at particular events.
▽　National and Regional Conferences for UNESCO ASPnet
▽　UNESCO ASPnet Discussion Fora

3. Facilitation of Interschool Exchange between UNESCO ASPnet Schools

Harnessing its local and global networks, such as the UNESCO national coordinators abroad, the secretariat matches ASPnet member schools with appropriate partner schools to facilitate educational exchange.
▽ Interschool exchange between ASPnet schools in Japan

4. Implementation of the UNESCO Associated Schools Annual Activity Survey

The secretariat conducts an annual survey to obtain a better understanding of, and analyse, existing UNESCO ASPnet activities in Japan. The survey results shall serve as reference material for policymaking in the future.
▽ UNESCO Associated Schools Annual Activity Survey

Additionally, the secretariat manages and updates the official UNESCO ASPnet webpage and organises/implements other ongoing projects.