Category Archives: volunteering

This website will let you register your home as a place for people who lost their home to stay while they get back on their feet. http://www.shinsai-homestay.jp/ Verdict: Seems above board. As of April 1 (today), they have 554 homes … Continue reading →

Peaceboat is looking for volunteers in Ishinomaki and Tokyo. http://www.peaceboat.org/english/index.php?page=view&nr=19&type=22&menu=62#volunteer Verdict: Seems really well-organized. If you have some time to volunteer, this seems like a good group to go with. Remember, this is not the time to be going off … Continue reading →

Here is one way to help Ibaraki farmers who may lose their livelihoods due to unnecessary panic. Buy a box of veggies from Ibaraki (pre-screened for radiation levels) and have it delivered to your house. Gokigen Farm http://www.gokigenfarm.org/ Verdict: If … Continue reading →

Here is one way to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Run for Japan http://runforjapan.com/runforjapan.php Verdict: Just do it! Proceeds to go the Red Cross which everyone around here is saying is the best place to … Continue reading →

The University of Tsukuba has asked students to refrain from volunteering to help in affected areas until the safety of the areas can be confirmed.(Updated March 14, 2011 at 20:00) According to the Tsukuba City Hall website, you can register … Continue reading →