Governance and isomorphism in local philanthropy: The interplay of issues among foundations in Japan and the UK

This article analyzes how local philanthropic foundations in Japan and the UK adapt to institutional pressures through isomorphic change. It highlights how foundations in both countries respond to global norms of accountability and effectiveness, while still retaining unique cultural and operational practices. Using comparative institutionalism, it explores how external expectations and internal legitimacy struggles shape governance models in diverse contexts.