I believe that there are many inquiries and interest from people overseas about where to donate to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, so I would like to summarize the article in English.
There are many overseas collectors of Wajima-nuri in particular. Due to the recent earthquake, many Wajima-nuri craftsmen suddenly lost their homes and are working hard to rebuild, even though there is still no prospect of reopening.
Wajima-nuri is not something that can be done by one person; it is a division of labor that results in high-quality works. It is considered to be the best technique in Japan.
The techniques cultivated over many years are unique to each individual. Each craftsman is a precious asset of Wajima-nuri.
Here, I would like to compile information on craftsmen who are seeking direct support and information on how support can be provided from overseas.
Donations to Ishikawa Prefecture
★Bank transfer only
https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/suitou/gienkinr0601.html
Donation to organization
The Nippon Foundation (NPO)
- via bank transfers
- credit cards
(Until March 31, 2024)↓
https://kifu.www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/dras/?lang=en
The Central Community Chest of Japan
Fundraising to support NPO activities) Used as support funds for volunteer groups and NPO activities that provide direct support to affected residents in disaster-stricken areas.
- via bank transfers
- credit cards
https://www.akaihane.or.jp.e.gt.hp.transer.com/news/34909/
Direct donation
Individuals are posting information on the damage situation and recovery status on social media, so if you are interested, please take a look at it yourself. Please note that donations are the responsibility of each individual. I will simply post the links here.
Bank transfer only
★Wajima-nuri nuri-kobo Raku
Via Paypal
Individual craftsmen and workshops directly recruit using Paypal
★HIKOJU MAKIE
★hakose atelier
★Makie Sakaguchi
He is an independent makie artist. He posts in Japanese on Instagram, but you can use PayPal.↓
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/makiesakaguchi?country.x=JP&locale.x=ja_JP
Additionally, as logistics functions are currently suspended, most online shops are unable to deliver overseas. If there are any Wajima-nuri shops that are now able to handle overseas shipping, I will update them here as well.
I hope that those affected by the disaster can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.
