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While the level of devastation to the people of Japan is unbelievable, the amount of help charitable organizations as well as people are willing to provide is just as amazing. Below is a list of web sites which lists organizations providing help to victims of the earthquake and tsunami, which struck Japan. I will try to keep this list updated.

Updated: March 24, 2011

• Bandai America in Cypress Support Japan Relief Efforts-March 25, 2011
  Bandai America, located in Cypress is hosting a Drive-Thru Donation Drop-off from 12 noon – 7 p.m on Friday, March 25, 2011. Each donor will receive a complimentary gift in return and will have the opportunity to meet the Samurai Power Rangers, Ben 10, Lassie and Tamagoctchi characters. The Bandai Foundation will also make a matching donation up to $50,000 for personal contributions made.
  The Bandai HQ is located at 5551 Katella Ave., Cypress California.
  
• The American Red Cross
  There are many organizations and individuals working with the American Red Cross. By texting “REDCROSS” to 90999 you can also send a $10 donation
• Japanese Red Cross Society
  The Japanese Red Cross Society is Japan’s equivalent to the American Red Cross Society. They will also take donations.
• Network for Good – Japan Quake and Tsunami Relief
  A list of over 20 charities and organizations that are providing relief support to Japan. You can read about each organization and make donations from this page.
• Google Crisis Response Page
  You can give donations using Google checkout, directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society, unicef, save the Children and the International Medical Corps.
  
  You can also use Google’s Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake from this page.
  
• Yahoo Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to Help
  Links to American Red Cross, Globalgiving, Save the Children, Salvation Army Americares, Convoy of Hope, International Medical Coprs and Shelter box
  
• Japan Society: Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

While there are many charitable organizations providing relief efforts to Japan, there are other ways to help. Here is a listing of some, I’ll try to keep this updated as best as I can.

• The Tomato Tart Online Bake Sale for Japan – March 30, 2011
  This is an online bake sale coordinated by some food bloggers to be held on March 30th. All proceeds will go to Second Harvest Japan. It looks like most of the bakers will ship nationwide. This is an awesome idea!
  
• A roundup of restaurants (and bake sales) donating to relief efforts in Japan – from the Los Angeles Times
  A list of restaurants in the L.A. donating money to relief efforts. Some of these restaurants on this list are really good!
• iTunes – Songs for Japan
  Available through iTunes, all of the proceeds from the sale of this album of 38 songs will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
  
• play for japan – A Game Industry Relief Effort
  An auction for gamers – various gaming related items donated for auction by people involved in the gaming industry.
  
• Rebecca Black singer of Friday will donate proceeds from her song to Japan Relief and her School
  
  Current internet viral “sensation” Rebecca Black will donate the proceeds from the sale of her song “Friday” to Japan relief efforts as well as her school. While the song isn’t for everyone, it’s nice to see the 13 year-old Rebecca is using her sudden fame for good. The song is available on iTunes. Link:Friday – Single – Rebecca Black
• Socks for Japan
  A resident in Tochigi is asking for donations of new socks to help victims. This is an interesting way to get some practical help that people may not have thought of.
  
• Cafe Press Japanese Earthquake Merchandise
  All Japan Earthquake Merchandise will either give a portion of, or the entire purchase amount to organizations supporting relief efforts. Note each item differs in amount and which organization it donates to.
• Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) designed T-shirts for Download to Donate: Tsunami Relief
  Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park designed t-shirts available through the Linkin Park web site. All net proceeds will be donated to Music for Relief to help survivors of the earthquake and tsunami.
  
• music for relief. – $10 text donation or Download to Donate
  music for relief. is artists, music industry professionals and fans working together to create positive change. You can donate $10 via text by texting “MFR” to 85944. You can also go to the Download to Donate web page as well. 100% of proceeds will support Save the Children’s response efforts.
  
• Lady Gaga “We Pray for Japan” Bracelet
  Lady Gaga designed a “We Pray for Japan” prayer bracelet. $5 with all proceeds going to Japan tsunami relief.

  If you are having difficulty ordering online – call the telephone number, their servers are currently overloaded.

  

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  430 Clothing – Charity T-shirt
  430 will sell charity T-shirt and donate all the profit to the Japanese Red Cross Society