Help Japan in its hour of need
The hearts of the people of Kansas City area go out to our friends of Japan in the wake of this horrific tragedy due to the March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami. Our partner organization, the Heart of America Japan-America society has set up a donation to help in tsunami relief. Here you can donate to the cause. 100% of your contribution will be sent to our sister city of Kurashiki and from there entirely distributed accordingly to the relief organizations in Japan.
Visit KCJAS.org and click on donate now.
The American Red Cross works closely with the Japanese Red Cross and you can certainly show your support by sending your financial gift to this and other wonderful organizations. Be sure to indicate that your gift is for Japanese Earthquake relief. How To Help
Excellent up-to-date information is available on the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago website: http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
The Japan Council of Greater Kansas City was founded in 2004 to foster communication and cooperation among Kansas City's Japan-related organizations, promote cultural events, and provide support to member organizations upon the closing of the Consulate General of Japan at Kansas City.
Its mission is to raise awareness of activities and events in the Greater Kansas City area related to Japan and Japanese culture.
Events in Kansas City
The Consulate General of Japan in Chicago maintains an event calendar. Many of the events are listed. Below are links to Kansas and Missouri events on their page.