Church Appeals for Financial Aid as Japan Quake Response Continues
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Church appeals for financial aid as Japan quake response continues
In the wake of a deadly earthquake in Japan, a senior Japanese prelate is calling for financial donations to the Church’s relief effort in the stricken area – and saying the local government is not accepting outside volunteer support. A magnitude 7.1 temblor struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on July 28, leaving at least 34 people dead and thousands of others displaced. The Archbishop of Tokyo, Cardinal Isao Kikuchi,…
(Tokyo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Cho Seong-mi = In the process of responding to the strong earthquake that struck the Kumamoto Prefecture area in western Kyushu a week ago, the shortcomings of Japan's disaster relief system...
Japanese Adult Film Star Donates $20,000 To Kumamoto Relief, Faces "Dirty Money" Backlash
A Japanese adult film actress decided to donate 3 million yen ($20,000) to victims of the Kumamoto disaster. However, some critics called her donation “dirty” due to her occupation, and it caused heated debates online. Yu Tano shared the news about her donation via social media. According to the actress, she sent her donation to the Japanese Red Cross and also helped organize relief supplies with her friend from Hiroshima. “To everyone affected …
Japanese Catholics rally to help victims of Kumamoto earthquake | Asia
TOKYO (RVA News): The Archdiocese of Tokyo has appealed for prayers and financial support following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on July 29, leaving dozens dead, thousands displaced, and causing widespread damage across the region. Isao Cardinal Kikuchi, archbishop of Tokyo, called on the faithful toCatholic News of the Week Asia
[Ise] In response to the Kumamoto earthquake, the Ise Municipal General Hospital's DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) was dispatched to Kumamoto Prefecture on the 4th. They will provide medical support in the affected areas until the 9th. The dispatched team consists of one doctor, two nurses, and two operations coordinators. They were dispatched in response to a request from the prefecture. The location of their activities will be decided …
Who would have thought it would happen again in Kumamoto? Kumamoto, which was devastated by a major earthquake 10 years ago, has once again been struck by a magnitude 7 tremor. While prayers for those who lost their lives and support for those continuing to live in evacuation centers in the scorching heat are of paramount importance, one of the lifelines supporting this support is the expressway and express buses. What kind of impact has the ear…
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