The Japan Society of Boston is pleased to announce it has partnered with The Boston Foundation and The Fish Family Foundation in creating a new JAPANESE DISASTER RELIEF FUND-BOSTON. Donations to this fund are now being accepted online, or by check.

We urge all friends of Japan to contribute generously to this fund.

This fund was established in collaboration by The Japan Society of Boston, The Boston Foundation, and the Fish Family Foundation with an initial leadership grant of $100,000 from Atsuko and Lawrence Fish, who have also pledged to cover all administrative costs of the fund.  This will make it possible for 100%* of all contributions to go directly to Japanese disaster victims and to the organizations working on the ground in Tohoku to help the people who need it most.  Contributions to this fund are for immediate relief – not for long-term infrastructure recovery, which is seen as the responsibility of the government of Japan.  An advisory group of recognized Japan specialists has also been established to direct the flow of funds to the Japanese agencies and NGOs now assisting the victims in the Tohoku area. To emphasize the urgency of help needed for Japanese disaster victims, the new Japanese Disaster Relief Fund is set up to operate for only two years: 2011 and 2012.

The Japanese Disaster Relief Fund-Boston was publicly announced at the VIGIL FOR JAPAN, organized by The Japan Society of Boston and Old South Church on March 21.  It was also announced on major New England news media and through digital networks.


All donations made by cash or check may be made payable to the Japan Society of Boston (marked “Japan Disaster Relief”) and will be transferred to the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund-Boston.  

Mail to:
Japan Disaster Relief Fund
Japan Society Boston
420 Pond Street
Boston, MA 02130

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