As you will be aware, following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11 March, many people are now struggling to cope with the aftermath.

The Japan Foundation would like to thank all those who have sent messages of condolence and sympathy for the people of Japan.

Please click here to read a statement from the Japan Foundation Head Office in Tokyo.

If you would like to make a contribution to help the recovery effort in Japan, several charities are now fundraising on behalf of this cause, including the following;

The Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund
www.japansociety.org.uk/earthquake

Embassy of Japan in the UK
www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/Donations_earthquake160311.html

The British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal
www.redcross.org.uk

Japanese Red Cross Society
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html

The Japan Foundation, London