Te o Tsunagō Sakusen (Project: Holding Hands)

In March, the website Te o Tsunagō Sakusen (Project: Holding Hands) launched with 18 characters with the goal of encouraging people, especially children affected by the disaster in Japan.  The project has been a success and now features up to 45 characters.  This project was created by Tsuneo Goda, the creator of the NHK mascot character Domo. Goda’s [...]

Kaboombash! for Japan

Kaboombash! for Japan June 25, 2010 ~ 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Club Relevant 929 Level Green Blvd Virginia Beach, VA On Friday, March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan near the city of Sendai, which unleashed a 23-foot tsunami leaving death and disaster in its wake. In the [...]

Cosplay for a Cause

For those of you who enjoy cosplay, here is a way for you to get involved and help the relief effort in Japan. Cosplay for a Cause has created a 13 month calendar filled with fantastic cosplay and artwork by renowned comic artists. Calendar Features: 11 x 22 full size, 2012 calendar, saddle stitched 12 months [...]

Japan All Night!

Japan All Night! A Punk Rock Benefit for JapanRelief May 7, 2011 ~ 10:30 PM Knitting Factory Brooklyn 361 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211 Map Tickets: $15 (All Ages) All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Japan, which is supplying food to people in the disaster zone. Bands: Care Bears on Fire http://www.myspace.com/carebearsonfire New York’s youngest all-girl, [...]

United For Japan

Bring your donation dollars! Our Sponsor, the Asian Association of Hampton Roads, is sending funds directly to Japan Relief through Red Cross and Operation Blessing International. Food, Music, Japanese Performances, T-Shirts, and more. Minimum dress requirement is business casual.  For further details and to RSVP, check out the Hampton Roads Japanese Language and Culture Meetup [...]

Help Heal Japan Benefit Concert

A Benefit Concert for Japan Disaster Relief $10 dollar general admission donation at the door Sponsor Boxes also available Supporting American Red Cross Operation Blessing Live Bands Gridlock 64 Joint Therapy JoAnna Lynne Red Stapler Band

Mini-Marathon Fundraiser for Japan

  The Unofficial One Piece Podcast will be hosting another fundraising marathon this Sunday, March 27th from 12 PM to 10 PM (EST).  The podcast is located on their Anime Fans Give Back To Japan site and will once again be available live on UStream.  The podcast will include both industry and fans as special [...]