Results of JA-SO's Japan Night Benefit!

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On Japan Night, almost 200 guests showed up to enjoy Japanese cuisine/culture and support our cause. With generous support from local community, $16,072.00 was raised from ticket sales, silent auction and other donations. All money will be sent to the two places below to help reduce radiation exposure for children in Fukushima.

- Orphanage ”Aiikuen” in Fukushima to support their weekend trip for the children to have fun and a safe time outside of Fukushima prefecture without worrying about radiation. (http://www1a.biglobe.ne.jp/fukushimaaiikuen/index.html)

- Preschool “Takenoko” to help their transportation fee for the children to travel one hour every day just to play outside safely. (http://aozoratakenoko.blog28.fc2.com/)

Japan Night was a big success! We are sincerely grateful for your support.