Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan

by Operation Blessing Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan
Urgent Relief for Earthquake Survivors in Japan

Project Report | Jan 1, 2025
One Year Anniversary of the Noto Earthquake

By Don Thomson | National Director

Temporary Housing
Temporary Housing

It is exactly 1 year since the 7.6 M earthquake that hit Noto Peninsula on New Years Day 2024. Since that time, our teams have been active in delivering needed supplies and in recent times we are supporting the many survivors who are living in temporary housing through special psychosocial events, and we will continue to do so in the coming year.

One survivor whose home was destroyed in the earthquake and the enusing landslide that all but made his home livable is a Mr. U, a man in his seventies who was forced to live in a now defunt small shop that survived the quake, but has become quite the hub for relief activities in his area. With the help of our staff, he was able to salvage some living room furniture that he has placed in the shop so people visiting have a place to sit. His place has become a place where we have been able to deliver supplies that the surrounding communities can come by and pick up the water and other food supplies that they need, all free of charge as these supplies have been provided by our donors.

This sense of developing community is why the Japanese word "Kizuna", refering to social bonds to overcome adversity often appears in situations where a community has faced disaster. Mr. U has found hope amidst the chaos and is full of gratitude for what people have done for him, and the sense of purpose he has, and the new friendships that he has discovered.

Thank you for your continued support of our efforts in Noto Peninsula in this New Year of 2025.

Foot massages for survivors
Foot massages for survivors
Special music event for survivors
Special music event for survivors
Temporary housing visitation
Temporary housing visitation
Cookout for the residents
Cookout for the residents
Shared moments with survivors
Shared moments with survivors

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Sep 5, 2024
Ongoing relief work on the Noto Peninsula

By Don Thomson | National Director

May 10, 2024
Noto Earthquake Report

By Don Thomson | National Director

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Operation Blessing Japan

Location: Sendai Shi, Miyagi Ken - Japan
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Project Leader:
Shigenori Yuge
Sendai Shi , Miyagi Ken Japan

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