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Options For Those Who Wish to Express Their Support and Offers of Assistance
Update March 24, 2011
The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle expresses its sincere appreciation for the extraordinary outpouring of thoughts and prayers and for the many offers of assistance being extended to those who have suffered in the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The Government of Japan, together with the people of the affected region and the entire nation, is doing its utmost to provide rapid emergency response and recovery in the region.
Those wishing to help through financial donations may wish to consider giving to the following organizations:
- The Japanese Red Cross Society
The Japanese Red Cross Society is accepting monetary donations in response to the Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake. Your donation will be processed through the Japanese Red Cross Society, and will be sent to the Donation Allotment Committee established by the affected local governments. If you need a receipt, please specify it in the note section on the remittance form. Please consult your bank for more information regarding their policies and fees for international wire transfers.
- You may also make your donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society via the American Red Cross -- Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. Your donation will be distributed to those living in the affected areas or will be used by the Japanese Red Cross Society for its relief efforts.
- SeattleJapanRelief.com
SeattleJapanRelief is an collaboration of Japanese American and Japan related cultural, educational, and civic organizations standing together to promote relief and recovery following the devastating earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. They are committed to mobilizing funds quickly in support of immediate relief efforts. They are also steadfast in our resolve to remain involved with long-term recovery efforts.
Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Name of Branch: Ginza
Account Number: 8047670 (Ordinary Account)
SWIFT Code: SMBC JP JT
Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society
Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN