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Call for 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Donations

NKH TV news about the Kumamoto eathquake aired on April 26, 2016

The Government of Kumamoto Prefecture is currently taking donations to help those affected by the earthquakes that started on April 14. Donations will be accepted until June 30.
 
The Kumamoto Prefecture is requesting donations to be sent by bank transfers using the information listed below:
 
Bank Name: The Higo Bank, Ltd
SWIFT Code/BIC Code: HIGOJPJT
Branch Name: KENCHO BRANCH
Transfer Account Number: 1639261
Account Holder: Kumamoto jishin gienkin
 
No fee will be occurred on receiving side of the Higo Bank, however, transfer fee at sending side will be sender's responsibility. For those who require a receipt for the donation, the following information is asked to send Kumamoto Prefecture: name of group or individual, postal mailing address, date of transfer, amount of transfer
 
The above information should be email to:  [email protected] The subject line of email should be spelled as "Call for 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Donation Receipt."
 
The international earthquake donation campaign is handled by International Affair Division, Kumamoto Prefectural Government, 6-18-1, Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Zip 862-8570, Japan. Phone, +81-96-333-2159.
 
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The Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai (Kumamoto Prefecture Association of Southern California) is accepting donations of checks and cash to send to the Kumamoto Prefectural Government.

Payable to: Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai
Send to: Mr. Yoshikuni Okita, President of Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai, 10135 South Poseidon Ave, Cerritos, CA 90701

For inquiries, call (562) 924-4236, (562) 522-1510, email [email protected]

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The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is accepting monetary donations by check.

Payable: Consulate General of Japan
Remark: Kumamoto Earthquake Aid
Send to: Consulate General of Japan, 350 South Grand Ave, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, attention: Kumamoto Earthquake Aid

All monetary donations will be sent directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society. If you prefer to have your donation sent to the Japanese government instead, please write "To Japanese Government" on the check memo line.

Please be advised that donations will not be considerable as tax deductible by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Donations are being accepted from both individuals and organizations.

Persons desiring a receipt should write their request on a blank piece of paper.
There is no special form. Please include your name or organization's name, email and mailing address. Send it together with the check.

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