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The Consulate General of Japan in Miami would like to thank to express our deep gratitude for all the communications from various sectors we have received expressing concern, sympathy, and offers of help and assistance in the wake of the recent Tohoku Pacific Earthquake. The Japanese Government, along with the peoples of the affected areas and the entire nation, is doing its utmost to provide rapid emergency response and to help recovery in the region affected by the disaster. For all those interested in donating to help the victims of the earthquakes and tsunamis, please see the below information. Once again, we want to express our deepest thanks and gratitude for everyone's warm support during this time.
At this time we are only able to accept monetary donations. We greatly appreciate the consideration shown by those who have asked about sending items such as food and clothing, but there is currently no system set up in Japan to accept and distribute such goods. |
1. Sending a Personal Check to the Consulate General of Japan in Miami
The Consulate General of Japan in Miami has opened a special bank account for donations for the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake relief fund. Donations sent to this fund will be forwarded to the Japan Red Cross Society.
Period of Time for Accepting
Donations: |
March 17, 2011 through March 31, 2013 |
Payable To: |
Consulate General of Japan |
For: |
"Japan Earthquake Relief Fund" |
Send To: |
Attn: Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
c/o
Consulate General of Japan
80 SW 8th St. Suite 3200
Miami, FL 33130 |
- Please write "Japan Earthquake Relief Fund" on both the Memo line (bottom left hand corner of the check) as well as on the envelope.
- Both individuals and businesses can submit donations to this fund and will receive an acknowledgement of the donation.
- The Consulate General of Japan in Miami will NOT send a receipt for this donation nor will it be considered tax deductible by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- Cash donations will NOT be accepted, only checks.
2. Donating to the Japan Red Cross Society
- All donations received into this account will be transferred to the Distribution Committee, which is formed around the local governments of the disaster-affected prefectures, and will be distributed directly among the affected population of earthquake and tsunami.
- If you need a receipt for your donation, please state so directly in the "comments" section of the bank transfer order.
3. Donating to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund
- If you do send a donation to the American Red Cross to aid the people of Japan, please email culture@cgjmia.org to let us know. We would like to acknowledge and thank you for your kind consideration and generosity.
- When contacting the American Red Cross by telephone, please mention your intention to donate to the victims in Japan. Should you prefer, the American Red Cross website enables you to donate directly by clicking on the “Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami” section.
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