1. The Embassy of Japan is accepting donations for relief efforts in Kumamoto
We continue to accept payments by bank cheque.
[Payee Name] Embassy of Japan
[Address for cheque]
Embassy of Japan (Account Section)
101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT
Please write your name, address and ‘for Kumamoto’ on the reverse side of the cheque. In addition, if you need a receipt, please request it in writing and enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
(Note)
You cannot use Gift Aid and other tax exemption for charities for your donation through our Embassy, even if you are a UK taxpayer, as the Embassy is not eligible. Bank commissions for conversion to Yen will be paid from the collected donations.
2. Direct donations to Local Government
You can also make a direct donation to the bank account of the the local government of affected areas. Details are as follows:
Call for donations by the local government of affected areas
For details regarding the call for donations by the local government of affected areas, please refer to their individual websites.
Information for Kumamoto Prefecture is available in English at the following link:
○Call for 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Donations (Kumamoto Prefecture website)