:Humanitarian response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

Japan had a history of blocking or slowing foreign rescue teams in case of disaster, most notably the crash of Japan Air Lines Flight 123 in 1985 and the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. This time the Japanese government made swift response to request foreign help.{{cite journal|title=東日本大震災における国際緊急支援の受入調整に関する研究――被災地方公共団体による国際捜索救助チームの受入に着目して|trans-title=The Coordination System to Receive International Assistance in the Great East Japan Earthquake -Focusing on the Coordination of Disaster Stricken Municipalities for Receiving International US&R Team|last=Sakamoto|first=Mayumi|journal=地域安全学会論文集|volume=21|year=2013|page=200|url=https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jisss/21/0/21_199/_pdf/-char/en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024162734/https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jisss/21/0/21_199/_pdf/-char/en|archive-date=2021-10-24}}{{cite journal|title=東日本大震災時の国際 緊急支援受入れと外務省|last=片山裕|journal=国際協力論集|volume=20|issue=2–3|year=2013|page=46|url=https://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/gsics-publication/jics/katayama_20-2&3.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430013038/https://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/gsics-publication/jics/katayama_20-2&3.pdf|archive-date=2015-04-30}}

At 18:00, March 11, 2011, the Foreign Ministry of Japan announced to the public that it had specifically requested eight countries to send teams to help Japan, including South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, China, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Later, it also requested the activation of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, allowing diverse satellite imagery of affected regions to be readily shared with rescue and aid organizations.{{cite web|url=http://www.disasterscharter.org/web/charter/activation_details?p_r_p_1415474252_assetId=ACT-359|title=Disaster Charter – Earthquake in Japan|publisher=Disasterscharter.org|date=28 May 2010|access-date=12 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316002512/http://www.disasterscharter.org/web/charter/activation_details?p_r_p_1415474252_assetId=ACT-359|archive-date=16 March 2011}}

The Japanese government softened rules for various matters after being subjected to huge criticism in the Great Hanshin earthquake for not being flexible in accepting foreign aid, including quarantining foreign rescue dogs and foreign goods, using medicine unapproved in Japan brought by foreign aid teams, customs tax for humanitarian goods, etc. The effectiveness of the Japanese bureaucracy in handling international aid had been subject to much academic research.{{cite journal|title=国際人道システムの発展と東日本大震災|trans-title=International Humanitarian System and the Great East Japan Earthquake|last1=渡部正樹|last2=村上威夫|journal=世界法年報|volume=32|year=2013|page=208|url=https://www.unocha.org/sites/unocha/files/dms/Japan/Final.pdf}}{{cite journal|title=東日本大震災における海外支援の受入の問題点|last=萬歳寛之|journal=早稲田大学社会安全政策研究所紀要|issue=4|year=2011|url=https://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/gsics-publication/jics/katayama_20-2&3.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430013038/https://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/gsics-publication/jics/katayama_20-2&3.pdf|archive-date=2015-04-30}}

File:Map of humanitarian support to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake.svg

• {{flag|Islamic Republic of Afghanistan|name=Afghanistan}} The city of Kandahar donated $50,000 to Japan.{{cite news|title=Factbox: Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-quake-aid-idUSTRE72F7CW20110316|date=March 16, 2011|agency=Reuters|access-date=March 16, 2011}}
• {{flag|Albania}} Prime Minister Sali Berisha announced in a cabinet meeting that his government was sending US$100,000 in aid.{{cite news|url=http://www.knninfo.com/?page=1,2,21142|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127035957/http://www.knninfo.com/?page=1,2,21142|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 27, 2013|language=sq|title=Shqipëria ndihmon Japoninë me 100 mijë dollarë|access-date=31 July 2013}}
• {{flag|Armenia}} The government of Armenia donated $500,000 in humanitarian assistance.{{cite news|url=http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/3550393.html|title=Armenia Approves Relief Aid To Japan Quake Victims|access-date=31 July 2013}}

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• {{flag|Australia}} prepared the frigate HMAS Sydney and heavy landing ship HMAS Tobruk to carry helicopters. Australian Army engineers and medical teams would be sent to Japan if this was requested by the Japanese government.{{cite news|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/australia-sending-ships-to-japan/2102571.aspx|title=Australia sending ships to Japan|work=The Canberra Times|date=14 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706102900/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/australia-sending-ships-to-japan/2102571.aspx|archive-date=6 July 2011}} Fire and Rescue NSW sent a 76-member Urban Search and Rescue team, some of which had recently been rotated through the Christchurch earthquake recovery effort, and 20 tonnes of rescue equipment.{{cite news|url=http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201103/3164114.htm|title=Australia sends rescue team to Japan|publisher=Radio Australia|date=14 March 2011|archive-date=31 May 2011|access-date=15 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531171055/http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201103/3164114.htm|url-status=usurped}} The team was transported to Japan by a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft as Operation Pacific Assist, which remained in the country to contribute to the disaster relief effort. Two other RAAF C-17's were deployed to Japan to transport supplies and equipment, all three moving over one million pounds of cargo.{{cite web|title=Operation Pacific Assist|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/op/pacificassist/index.htm|work=Global Operations|publisher=Australian Department of Defence|access-date=17 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405052214/http://www.defence.gov.au/op/pacificassist/index.htm|archive-date=5 April 2011}}
• {{flag|Azerbaijan}} The government of Azerbaijan donated $1 million in aid to Japan for the elimination of the consequences of the disaster.{{cite news|url=http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=143232|title=Azerbaijan to render $1 million aid to Japan|publisher=Azerbaijan Press Agency|date=18 March 2011|access-date=2011-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125200705/http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=143232|archive-date=2011-11-25|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Bangladesh}} sent a search and rescue team consisting of a medical wing to Japan.{{cite news|url=http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=189723&cid=2|title=Rescue team ready for Japan|publisher=BDnews24|date=14 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707215807/http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=189723&cid=2|archive-date=7 July 2011}} Bangladesh also gave medicine, 2,000 blankets, 500 rubber boots and 1,000 rubber gloves.{{cite news|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2011/3/0329_01.html|title=Japan: Acceptance of Relief Supplies from Bangladesh|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan|date=31 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Bulgaria}} sent blankets, food and bottled water, and offered housing in its countryside for homeless Japanese citizens.[http://novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126339 Bulgaria Sends Blankets to Disaster-struck Japan], Novinite, 17 March 2011
• {{flag|Cambodia}} Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the Cambodian government to donate US$100,000 in aid.{{cite news|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317427.html|title=Cambodia expresses deep sympathy to Japan over massive quake|newspaper=People's Daily|date=13 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Canada}} initially offered a 17-member victim identification team and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear decontamination equipment.{{cite web|url=http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/japan_earthquake_japon_seisme.aspx?lang=eng|title=Canada's response to the earthquake in Japan|publisher=Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada|access-date=2011-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313023508/http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/japan_earthquake_japon_seisme.aspx?lang=eng|archive-date=2011-03-13|url-status=dead}} Prime Minister Stephen Harper offered Canadian Forces airlift, medical and engineering capabilities.{{cite news|title=Canada offers aid and disaster ID team to Japan|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada-offers-aid-and-disaster-id-team-to-japan-1.617905|publisher=CTV News|date=13 March 2011}} On March 16, 2011, Canada announced that it will send further aid.{{cite news|title=Canada sends blankets to Japan|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-sends-blankets-to-japan-1.1118177|publisher=CBC News|date=16 March 2011}} Canada has readied staff with nuclear expertise. The Canadian Red Cross alone has collected over $6 million in aid.{{cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada-offers-expertise-dart-assistance-to-japan-1.619974|title=Canada offers expertise, DART assistance to Japan|date=17 March 2011|publisher=Edmonton.ctv.ca|access-date=2011-03-22}} Canada put on standby members of the Canadian military DART team in order to offer a continuous supply of fresh drinking water.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
• {{flag|China}}, sent US$167,000 in aid along with a 15-member rescue team which left Beijing on March 13, 2011,{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/14/c_13778236.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317044844/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/14/c_13778236.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 17, 2011|title=China delivers humanitarian assistance to Japan|agency=Xinhua News Agency|access-date=2011-03-14}} with an additional pledge of RMB 30 million Chinese yuan (US$4.57 million) of humanitarian supplies announced by China's Ministry of Commerce the following day. The Chinese government decided to donate 20,000 tons of fuel consisting of 10,000 tons of gasoline and 10,000 tons of diesel.{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/16/c_13782137.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320125344/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/16/c_13782137.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2011|title=China aid to quake-hit Japan continues to rise|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=2011-03-16}} The Chinese navy hospital ship Peace Ark was standing by to assist whilst awaiting approval from Japan, but Japan declined the offer.{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/micro-reading/mil/2011-03-16/content_2033488.html|title=日媒称中国海军和平方舟号已待命随时赴日救灾|work=China Daily|date=2011-03-16|access-date=2011-03-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319093018/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/micro-reading/mil/2011-03-16/content_2033488.html|archive-date=2011-03-19|url-status=dead}} The northeastern Chinese city of Changchun, a sister city of Sendai, sent 10 tonnes of drinking water to Japan. The provincial government of Jilin also said it will donate 100,000 US dollars to the Miyagi prefecture government while the municipal government of Changchun, capital of Jilin, pledged 500,000 Renminbi to the municipal government of Sendai.{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/16/c_13782137.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320125344/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-03/16/c_13782137.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2011|title=China aid to quake-hit Japan continues to rise|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=2011-03-23}} A super-sized 62-meter long mechanized water-pump arm was donated by China's Sany group, along with an accompanying team of 5 engineers and consultants to quell the overheating and radiation problems of the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on 23 March 2011.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110326010324/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-03/23/c_13794026.htm Chinese heavy machinery on way to Japan]. News.xinhuanet.com (2011-03-23). Retrieved 2011-04-11.
• {{flag|Croatia}} The Croatian government donated {{euro}}500,000 as financial aid and offered medical capacities and hospitality for injured in the disaster.{{cite web|url=http://www.novilist.hr/hr/Vijesti/Hrvatska/Tri-i-pol-milijuna-kuna-za-pomoc-Japanu|title=Tri i pol milijuna kuna za pomoć Japanu / Novi list|access-date=2011-04-12|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320082729/http://www.novilist.hr/hr/Vijesti/Hrvatska/Tri-i-pol-milijuna-kuna-za-pomoc-Japanu|archive-date=2011-03-20}}{{cite web|url=http://www.vlada.hr/naslovnica/novosti_i_najave/2011/ozujak/vlada_3_5_milijuna_kuna_financijske_pomoci_japanu|title=Vlada: 3,5 milijuna kuna financijske pomoći Japanu / Ožujak / 2011 / Novosti i najave / Naslovnica / Vlada Republike Hrvatske – službeni web portal|access-date=2011-04-12|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125195326/http://www.vlada.hr/naslovnica/novosti_i_najave/2011/ozujak/vlada_3_5_milijuna_kuna_financijske_pomoci_japanu|archive-date=2011-11-25}} On March 18, the Croatian Red Cross transferred {{euro}}520,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. From March 12, more than {{euro}}700,000 have been raised, of which {{euro}}630,000 by public and private donations and more than {{euro}}65,000 by telephone calls made by Croatian citizens.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hck.hr/?path=en|title=Početna – Hrvatski Crveni križ}} The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service put itself at service if necessary, as well as the National Protection and Rescue Directorate.
• {{flag|East Timor}} offered to send a hundred men to remove the debris.{{cite web|author=Kerin|first=Lindy|date=15 March 2011|title=Outpouring of international support for Japan|url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/outpouring-of-international-support-for-japan/2656504|publisher=ABC News|location=Australia}}
• {{flag|Estonia}} The Estonian government donated {{euro}}200,000.
• {{flag|France}} sent rescue teams{{cite news|title=International aid to Japan continues to ramp up|author=Carol J. Williams|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fgw-japan-quake-relief-20110315,0,2084512.story|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=14 March 2011}} consisting of 134 members. The French nuclear accident response organization Groupe INTRA has shipped some of its radiation-hardened mobile robot equipment to Japan to help with the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident.{{cite web|url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-Progress_in_stabilising_Fukushima_Daiichi-2103114.html|title=Work on Fukushima Daiichi power connections|date=21 March 2011|publisher=World Nuclear News}} 130 tonnes of equipment has been shipped to Japan.
• {{flag|Georgia}} donated US$1 million via the Red Cross to relief efforts in Japan.{{cite news|title=Georgia Donates USD 1 mln to Japan Relief Efforts|url=http://civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=23281|newspaper=Civil Georgia|date=14 March 2011|access-date=26 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Germany}} sent search and rescue specialists from the Technisches Hilfswerk.{{cite news|url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/panorama/erdbeben-zehn-meter-tsunami-trifft-japans-kueste-1.1070525|title=Erdbeben in Japan – Angst vor der Kernschmelze – Panorama – sueddeutsche.de|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|access-date=11 March 2011}} Furthermore, the German Aerospace Center provided TerraSAR-X- and RapidEye-satellite imagery of the affected area.{{cite web|url=http://www.dlr.de/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-1/86_read-29560/|title=DLR releases satellite images of Japanese disaster area|date=12 March 2011|publisher=dlr.de|access-date=16 March 2011|archive-date=28 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628180027/http://www.dlr.de/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-1/86_read-29560/|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Hungary}}: According to the MTI, the Hungarian National Disaster Management sent a rescue team to the area, consisting of eight technical rescue team members and a specialist officer. The team travelled to the disaster site on March 12.{{cite web|url=http://index.hu/bulvar/2011/03/11/8_8-es_foldrenges_cunami_japanban/magyar_mentocsapat_indul_japanba/|access-date=March 16, 2011}}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
• {{flag|India}} sent woolen clothing and blankets, with additional plans to send 22 metric tons of woollen blankets. The team recovered and handed over cash worth fifty million yen to the authorities apart from the other valuables{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-Lanka-to-send-aid/H1-Article1-673110.aspx|title=India, Lanka to send aid|date=14 March 2011|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=14 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315093245/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-Lanka-to-send-aid/H1-Article1-673110.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Indonesia}} sent rescue workers, medical assistance and supplies. Indonesia's government also donated US$2 million.{{cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1625537.php/Indonesian-Red-Cross-to-send-aid-workers-to-quake-hit-Japan|title=Indonesian Red Cross to send aid workers to quake-hit Japan|publisher=Monstersandcritics.com|date=2010-11-17|access-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317014529/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1625537.php/Indonesian-Red-Cross-to-send-aid-workers-to-quake-hit-Japan|archive-date=2011-03-17}}
• {{flag|Iran}} shipped 50,000 cans of tuna and hot food distributed to 500 people in Japan. Four physicians and first responders were also dispatched to Japan from the Iranian Red Crescent Society.[http://www.mehrnews.com/news/1294585 امدادرسانی جمهوری اسلامی ایران به مناطق زلزله و سونامی زده ژاپن][http://www.ir.emb-japan.go.jp/fa/release/Earthquake2011.html قبول کمک های امدادی جمهوری اسلامی ایران بدنبال زلزله 2011توهوکو در اقیانوس آرام][http://www.fardanews.com/fa/news/142148 وزیع کمک های ایران در ژاپن]{{Cite web|url=http://www1.jamejamonline.ir/printable.aspx?newsnum=100839252118|title=توزيع کمک‌هاي ايران در مناطق آسيب‌ديده ژاپن|access-date=2017-07-31|archive-date=2017-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731154317/http://www1.jamejamonline.ir/printable.aspx?newsnum=100839252118|url-status=dead}}[http://www.ir.emb-japan.go.jp/fa/release/Iranian_Red_Crescent_f.pdf Iranian Red Crescenet (pdf)]

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• {{flag|Israel}} sent members of the humanitarian aid organizations IsraAid and ZAKA, which consist of first responders, search and rescue specialists, logistical, emergency medical personnel and water specialists to the devastated regions of Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/03/13/3086376/israeli-team-leaves-for-japan|title=Israeli team leaves for Japan aid mission|date=13 March 2011|publisher=Jewish Telegraphic Agency}}{{cite news|last=Kloosterman|first=Karin|title=Israel offers a hand to Japan|url=http://www.israel21c.org/201103138898/social-action/israel-offers-a-hand-to-japan|access-date=15 March 2011|newspaper=Israel21c|date=13 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314203248/http://www.israel21c.org/201103138898/social-action/israel-offers-a-hand-to-japan|archive-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead}} Israel also established a field hospital near Minamisanriku, 290 miles north of Tokyo. An initial team of five set up the surgery in preparation for a larger team once needs are assessed.{{Citation|title=Israel first to set up field hospital in Japan|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post|date=21 March 2011|url=http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=213123|access-date=2011-03-21}} Israel also provided aid including mattresses, blankets, coats, gloves and chemical toilets for those left homeless by the disaster. On March 27, a 53-member delegation of medical personnel from the Home Front Command and the IDF's Medical Corps arrived and opened a clinic on March 29. The clinic includes surgical, pediatric and maternity wards, an intensive care unit, pharmacy and laboratory. The delegation also brought 62 tons of medical supplies.{{cite news|last=Katz|first=Yakov|title=IDF field hospital officially open doors to Japanese|url=http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=214263|access-date=2011-03-30|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post|date=29 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Italy}} sent search and rescue specialists. An unidentified number of Red Cross personnel travelled to Japan.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
• {{flag|Kuwait}} contributed large amounts of resources with a total of US$550,000,000 in crude oil and other humanitarian aid supplies.{{cite news|url=http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2226523&language=en|title="Kuwait's quake aid deeply appreciated" – Japan Red Cross chief|date=12 March 2012}}
• {{flag|Laos}} donated US$100,000 in aid.{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-03/16/c_13782373.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319094336/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-03/16/c_13782373.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 19, 2011|title=Aid continues to reach Japan, evacuations go on|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=16 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Macedonia}}'s government has helped Japan with 100,000 euros. The funds would be allocated to reconstruction of damaged buildings from the earthquake. Additionally, the Macedonian authorities announced they were in contact with the Japanese embassy in order to provide any future assistance if required.{{cite web|url=http://daily.mk/cluster3/25b28eac0e6438c98a87ae6b3ee6f87f/642576|title=Macedonia with 100.000 Euros will help Japan|publisher=Daily.mk|access-date=2011-03-22}}
• {{flag|Malaysia}} Prime Minister Najib Razak and Foreign Minister Anifah Aman sent Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART), with doctors and medical assistants. Mercy Malaysia left Kuala Lumpur International Airport and went to Narita International Airport.{{cite news|title=Malaysia sends rescue team to Japan|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317437.html|date=March 12, 2011|work=People's Daily|access-date=March 13, 2011}}{{cite press release|title=Mercy Malaysia Deploys Four-Person Team to Tokyo|url=http://www.mercy.org.my/1103141017%C2%BBMERCY_Malaysia_Deploys_Four-Person_Team_to_Tokyo.aspx|date=March 13, 2011|publisher=Malaysian Medical Relief Society (Mercy Malaysia)|access-date=March 13, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319050632/http://www.mercy.org.my/1103141017%C2%BBMERCY_Malaysia_Deploys_Four-Person_Team_to_Tokyo.aspx|archive-date=March 19, 2011}}
• {{flag|Maldives}} shipped 90,000 cans of tuna to feed the people in the worst affected areas.
• {{flag|Mexico}} sent eight search and rescue specialists, five search dogs, and two specialists in structural evaluation.{{cite web|url=http://www.sre.gob.mx/japon/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913160908/http://www.sre.gob.mx/japon/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 13, 2012|title=Embajada de México en Japón|work=sre.gob.mx|access-date=18 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Monaco}} sent eleven search and rescue specialists, seven search dogs, and attentional equipment. The unit was part of the Force Publique's Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers.[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.monacohebdo.mc/4970-japon%25E2%2580%2589-les-pompiers-dans-une-zone-securisee&ei=H88oT7-QGaO-2gWKvvXkAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEQQ7gEwAw&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCorps%2Bdes%2BSapeurs-Pompiers%2Ben%2Bjapon%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D704%26prmd%3Dimvnsb Monaco Hebdo]
• {{flag|Mongolia|name=Mongolia's}} government announced that the country sent rescue teams composed of 12 members from the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia{{cite web|url=http://english.news.mn/content/59065.shtml|title=Mongolian rescue team begins work in Miyagi|access-date=2011-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321224124/http://english.news.mn/content/59065.shtml|archive-date=2011-03-21|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2011-03-13/content_2004248.html|title=Mongolian government to send rescue teams to Japan|work=China Daily|access-date=2011-03-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103131444/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2011-03-13/content_2004248.html|archive-date=2012-01-03|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SNAA-8EYK2S?OpenDocument|title=Acceptance of Mongolia's emergency rescue team|date=15 March 2011|publisher=ReliefWeb|access-date=2011-03-16}} to Japan after it had donated US$1 million and relief supplies.{{cite web|url=http://www.business-mongolia.com/mongolia/2011/03/14/prime-minister-ordered-to-evacuate-mongolians-from-danger-zone/|title=Prime Minister ordered to evacuate Mongolians from danger zone | Mongolia Business and Mongolian Daily Business News|publisher=Business-mongolia.com|access-date=2011-03-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318091856/http://www.business-mongolia.com/mongolia/2011/03/14/prime-minister-ordered-to-evacuate-mongolians-from-danger-zone/|archive-date=2011-03-18|url-status=usurped}} The people of Mongolia from workers to the President donated their wages.{{cite web|url=http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Newsfeed/Article/128139647/201103130930/Mongolian-journalists-donate-wages-to-Japan.aspx|title=Mongolian journalists donate wages to Japan|date=13 March 2011|work=investors.com}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web|url=http://www.president.mn/eng/newsCenter/viewNews.php?newsId=500|title=All officers of presidential office donate one day salary to help people of Japan|date=12 March 2011|publisher=The Office of the President of Mongolia|access-date=2011-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718131417/http://www.president.mn/eng/newsCenter/viewNews.php?newsId=500|archive-date=2011-07-18|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Myanmar}} sent letters of condolences and donations, including a donation of 100,000 US dollars.{{cite news|url=https://www.mm.emb-japan.go.jp/profile/english/ambassador_e.htm|title=Letter of appreciation from Ambassador of Japan in Myanmar regarding the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake|publisher=Japan Embassy Myanmar (in English)|date=28 March 2011}}
• {{flag|The Netherlands}} donated US$1,000,000 in emergency relief funds.{{cite news|url=http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/japan-na-de-aardbeving/nieuws/2011/03/18/1-miljoen-voor-noodhulp-japan.html|title=€1 miljoen voor noodhulp Japan (in Dutch)|publisher=Government information site (in Dutch)|date=18 March 2011}}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• {{flag|New Zealand}} sent an urban search and rescue team. They had spent the previous three weeks searching buildings following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake New Zealand also sent 15 tonnes of rescue equipment.{{cite news|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/New-Zealand-USAR-team-arrive-in-Japan/tabid/423/articleID/202316/Default.aspx|title=New Zealand USAR team arrive in Japan|publisher=3 News|date=14 March 2011|access-date=2011-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200627/http://www.3news.co.nz/New-Zealand-USAR-team-arrive-in-Japan/tabid/423/articleID/202316/Default.aspx|archive-date=2013-10-29|url-status=dead}} The government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts.{{cite news|url=http://beehive.govt.nz/release/support-japan|title=Support for Japan|publisher=Beehive.govt.nz|date=21 March 2011}}{{cite news|url=http://www.nzembassy.com/japan/news/new-zealand-fire-service-urban-search-and-rescue-usar|title=New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)|publisher=NZ Embassy|date=21 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331171611/https://www.nzembassy.com/japan/news/new-zealand-fire-service-urban-search-and-rescue-usar|archive-date=31 March 2012}}
• {{flag|North Korea}} donated US$100,000 to the relief fund,[http://kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201103/news24/20110324-12ee.html Relief Fund to Quake-hit Japan from DPRK] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410224917/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201103/news24/20110324-12ee.html |date=2011-04-10 }}, March 24, 2011 with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il personally donating US$500,000 to Chongryon Korean residents in Japan.{{cite news|title=[정치파일] 北, 日대지진 위문금 조총련에 50만弗 日赤에 10만弗|date=2011-03-24|url=http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/politics/201103/h2011032420454874760.htm|work=Hankook Ilbo|access-date=2011-09-24|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125201417/http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/politics/201103/h2011032420454874760.htm|archive-date=2011-11-25|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Pakistan}} The government of Pakistan sent two Pakistan Air Force C130 cargo airplanes carrying 24 tons of relief goods, which contained high energy biscuits, milk packs and drinking water{{cite news|url=http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134950&Itemid=2|title=Embassy officials hand over relief goods|access-date=2013-08-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928115152/http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134950&Itemid=2|archive-date=2013-09-28}} for the areas affected by the earthquake.{{cite news|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7329797.html|title=Pakistan to send relief assistance to Japan|access-date=2013-08-01}}{{cite news|url=http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?id=176860|title=Special flight carrying relief assistance leaves for Japan|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308072807/http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?id=176860|archive-date=2012-03-08|access-date=2013-08-01}} The Pakistani embassy in Tokyo sent a team to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture on March 15 to assess the situation and welfare of affected residents. A volunteer team organized by the Pakistani community in Japan was also sent to Sendai with food supplies.{{cite news|title=No Pakistani casualty in Japan earthquake, tsunami: FO|url=http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133779&Itemid=2|agency=Associated Press of Pakistan|date=14 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928115157/http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133779&Itemid=2|archive-date=28 September 2013}}

File:Pnoypraysforjapan.jpg offers prayers for the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami at the Kadonowaki Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.]]

• {{flag|Philippines}} The Philippine government made ready to deploy a joint rescue mission composed of 41 members from three of its best search and rescue teams. It was to be complemented by a Philippine Air Force C-130 cargo plane and its crew. The Philippine Government also donated US$10 million to Japan.{{cite news|title=42 Filipinos missing; PH set to send rescue team|author=Dona Pazzibugan|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110316-325690/42-Filipinos-missing-PH-set-to-send-rescue-team|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=13 March 2011}}{{cite news|title=Joint rescue team flies for mission|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/309547/joint-rescue-team-flies-mission|newspaper=Manila Bulletin|date=15 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317013108/https://mb.com.ph/articles/309547/joint-rescue-team-flies-mission|archive-date=17 March 2011}} A 2-man team has been sent in advance to assess the situation.{{cite web|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20110317-325870/2-man-advance-team-sent-to-Japan-to-assess-disaster-relief-mission|title=2-man advance team sent to Japan to assess disaster relief mission|access-date=2011-04-01|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|author=Dona Pazzibugan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319161151/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20110317-325870/2-man-advance-team-sent-to-Japan-to-assess-disaster-relief-mission|archive-date=2011-03-19|url-status=dead}} Due to the overwhelming response by the global community its search and rescue teams were not deployed. Instead it offered relief goods with the AFP's six-man advance team being in charge of distribution.{{cite web|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20110324-327371/PH-postpones-sending-rescue-team-to-Japan-to-send-relief-goods-instead|title=PH aborts rescue mission to Japan|access-date=2011-04-01|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer|author=Katherine Evangelista & Marlon Ramos|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913080502/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20110324-327371/PH-postpones-sending-rescue-team-to-Japan-to-send-relief-goods-instead|archive-date=2012-09-13|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Poland}} The Polish government has offered to help rescue trapped Japanese citizens in affected areas.{{cite news|title=Premier: Polska jest gotowa do udzielenia pomocy ratowniczej Japonii|url=http://www.polskieradio.pl/5/3/Artykul/327243,Premier-Polska-jest-gotowa-do-udzielenia-pomocy-ratowniczej-Japonii|newspaper=polskieradio.pl|date=13 March 2011}} Polish firefighters comprised the team sent by the European Union to help Japan.{{cite web|url=http://praca.wp.pl/title,Strazak-ktory-pracowal-w-Japonii-Widzielismy-na-biezaco-jaka-dawke-pochlanialismy,wid,13289630,wiadomosc.html|title=Strażak, który pracował w Japonii|date=5 April 2011|publisher=wp.pl|access-date=2011-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408030359/http://praca.wp.pl/title,Strazak-ktory-pracowal-w-Japonii-Widzielismy-na-biezaco-jaka-dawke-pochlanialismy,wid,13289630,wiadomosc.html|archive-date=2011-04-08|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Romania}} On June, 28th, relief supplies from the Romanian government arrived at Narita Airport following the Great East Japan Earthquake. The relief supplies are 15,360 bottles of mineral water (2 liters), which were donated to the affected areas.{{cite news|title=Relief Supply from Romania|url=https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/release/23/6/0628_04.html|language=japanese|date=28 June 2011}}
• {{flag|Russia}} State-controlled gas giant Gazprom provided additional liquefied natural gas supplies, the company diverting two tankers of 150,000 tons to the affected area.{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-03/13/c_13776019.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315055708/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-03/13/c_13776019.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 15, 2011|title=International aid pours in for Japan|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=13 March 2011}}{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_644703.html|title=Japan asks Russia for more energy after quake|newspaper=The Straits Times|date=13 March 2011}} Russia's Emergencies Ministry official Irina Andrianova confirmed that Russia will send one Mi-26 helicopter along with a team of 50 Russian rescuers to search for survivors, and promised more aid.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} A team of Russian rescuers will join the search for survivors. According to Russia's Emergencies Ministry spokesperson Irina Andrianova, "An Il-76 plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry sent 50 rescuers, three relief and rescue vehicles and the necessary equipment which later arrived and covered by RT news media".{{cite web|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/world-news/asia/japan-fukushima-nuclear-plant-under-control-un-nuclear-watchdog-13032011/|title=Japan: Fukushima Nuclear Plant Under Control – UN Nuclear Watchdog|agency=RIA Novosti|date=13 March 2011|publisher=Eurasia Review|access-date=15 March 2011|archive-date=15 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315041823/http://www.eurasiareview.com/world-news/asia/japan-fukushima-nuclear-plant-under-control-un-nuclear-watchdog-13032011/|url-status=dead}} The Russian emergency services agency EMERCOM offered 40 people three search and rescue dogs.{{cite news|title=Japan requests foreign rescue teams, U.N. says|author=Stephanie Nebehay|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-quake-aid-refile-idUSTRE72A71320110311|agency=Reuters|date=11 March 2011}} Russia has sent liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster to Japan.{{cite web|url=http://top.rbc.ru/special/japan/15/03/2011/559617.shtml|title=РФ направила в Японию ликвидаторов чернобыльской аварии|date=15 March 2011|work=rbc.ru|access-date=2011-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317230428/http://top.rbc.ru/special/japan/15/03/2011/559617.shtml|archive-date=2011-03-17|url-status=dead}} The Russian relief group was among the largest to go to Japan to render aid and consists of 161 personnel.{{cite web|url=http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=16057603&PageNum=0|title=Russia rescuers in Japan extricate 60 bodies of dead from under debris|date=17 March 2011|agency=Information Telegraph Agency of Russia}}
• {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} provided petroleum products equivalent to US$20 million through the Saudi Arabian state oil company, Saudi Aramco. After coordination between Japan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following this offer, the two countries agreed to establish the Saudi LPG Emergency Relief Fund within the Japan LP Gas Association and to distribute support to the region through the fund.{{Cite news|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/japan/donation-government-kingdom-saudi-arabia|title=Donation from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia|publisher=ReliefWeb|access-date=2017-12-16}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2011/5/0511_02.html|title=MOFA: Donation from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia|website=mofa.go.jp|access-date=2017-12-16}}
• {{flag|Serbia}} First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dacic ordered a Division of Emergency Situations rescue team, part of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior, to ready for deployment to Japan.{{cite web|url=http://glassrbije.org/E/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14032&Itemid=26|title=DACIC EXPRESSED CONDOLENCES AND OFFERED ASSISTANCE TO JAPAN|date=11 March 2011|publisher=Radio Srbija|access-date=15 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721131223/http://glassrbije.org/E/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14032&Itemid=26|archive-date=21 July 2011|url-status=dead}} Many cities announced sending supporting financial aid. One of the first to announce aid was the city of Prokuplje, who sent $10,000.{{cite web|url=http://www.blic.rs/Vesti/Srbija/241355/Prokuplje-salje-10000-dolara-Japanu|title=Prokuplje šalje 10.000 dolara Japanu|date=14 March 2011|work=Blic}} There is a Serbian Red Cross,{{cite web|url=http://www.redcross.org.rs/vest-%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%9B-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%88%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD_2495|title=ПОМОЋ ЗА ЈАПАН|date=14 March 2011|publisher=Red Cross of Serbia|access-date=2011-03-15|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909130025/http://www.redcross.org.rs/vest-%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%9B-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%88%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD_2495|archive-date=2012-09-09|url-status=dead}} mobile operators and other independent fundraising initiatives. The Serbian Red Cross raised US$2,321,570.[http://jrc.or.jp/vcms_lf/Ops_Update_24monthReport_Final.pdf Japan: Earthquake and Tsunami: 24 Month Report Glide no. EQ-2011-000028-JPN 26 July 2013]
• {{flag|Singapore}} The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated Singapore's relief efforts to Japan.{{cite news|title=Singapore Red Cross appointed lead agency to coordinate Singapore's relief efforts to Japan|url=http://www.redcross.org.sg/Singapore-Red-Cross-appointed-lead-agency-to-coordinate-SingaporeaEs-relief-efforts-to-Japan.phtml|date=March 15, 2011|access-date=March 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110324170822/http://www.redcross.org.sg/Singapore-Red-Cross-appointed-lead-agency-to-coordinate-SingaporeaEs-relief-efforts-to-Japan.phtml|archive-date=2011-03-24|url-status=dead}} The government of Singapore donated S$500,000 and sent a search and rescue team.{{cite news|title=Singapore sends rescue team to Japan|url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110312-267719.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316134825/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110312-267719.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 16, 2011|date=March 12, 2011|work=AsiaOne|access-date=March 13, 2011}} The SRC sent 2 consignments of relief goods consisting of 10,000 bottles of drinking water (500 ml), 6,200 blankets, 200 mattresses and 4,000 collapsible water containers. The SRC raised a total of S$4.1 million (excluding the S$500,000 by the government) for the relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Singapore Red Cross Sends First Consignment of Relief Goods|url=http://www.redcross.org.sg/Singapore-Red-Cross-Sends-First-Consignment-of-Relief-Goods.phtml|date=March 18, 2011|access-date=March 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110323020938/http://www.redcross.org.sg/Singapore-Red-Cross-Sends-First-Consignment-of-Relief-Goods.phtml|archive-date=2011-03-23|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/singaporeans-pay-forward-20110322-031516-724.html|title=Singaporeans pay it forward|date=22 March 2011|access-date=22 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326181611/http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/singaporeans-pay-forward-20110322-031516-724.html|archive-date=2011-03-26|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|South Africa}} sent the 'Rescue South Africa Disaster Response' team to help with rescue and relief activities in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.{{cite news|url=http://www.za.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/17032011_thankYou.html|title=Embassy of Japan in South Africa – Thank you South Africa|date=20 March 2011|access-date=21 March 2011}}

File:Japanese soccer fans thank Korea for their support during the 2011 earthquake.jpg

• {{flag|South Korea}} was among the first foreign emergency rescue teams consisting of 5 rescuers and 2 rescue dogs who arrived in Japan on March 12, while another team of 102 rescuers arrived 2 days later.{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/16/2011031601797.html|title=[일본 대지진]대구소방본부 구조대원 日지진 현장서 구조활동|publisher=Chosun|date=2011-03-16|access-date=2011-03-16}} The government, corporations, media, and community groups including former comfort women lead campaigns for donation. By 22 March, the government announced that the donations reached 58.1 billion KRW (US$52 million).{{cite web|url=http://weekly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?ctcd=C02&nNewsNumb=002149100008|title=세계가 놀란 한국의 일본 돕기는 일본에 대한 한국인의 자신감|publisher=Chosun News Press|date=2011-03-28|access-date=2011-03-28}} In addition to human aid, Korea sent boric acid to weaken nuclear reactions and power sources for electricity.{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/16/2011031600309.html|title=일본 "붕소 지원해달라"…한국 "재고 모자라도 주겠다"|publisher=Chosun|date=2011-03-16|access-date=2011-03-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319035834/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/16/2011031600309.html|archive-date=2011-03-19|url-status=dead}} Many provinces have offered aid as well. Gyeonggi-do offered US$1 million and raised additional aid.{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/16/2011031602925.html|title=[수도권I] 경기도 일본에 100만달러 구호금|publisher=Chosun|date=2011-03-16}} The South Korean consulate staffs in Sendai were crucial in escorting a Croatian citizen, Vinko Hut Kono, safely to the Akita Airport.{{cite news|first=Chung-weon (충원)|last=Lee (이)|script-title=ko:<日대지진> "센다이에 한국 공관이 있는 덕에"|date=2011-03-27|url=http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2011/03/26/0200000000AKR20110326066100073.HTML|work=Yonhap News|access-date=2011-04-17|language=ko}}
• {{flag|Sri Lanka}}, which was still recovering from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, announced US$1 million in aid, as well a team of medical and rescue workers.{{cite news|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2011/03/13/sri-lanka-send-tri-forces-rescue-missions-and-us-1-million-tsunami-hit-japan|title=Sri Lanka to send tri forces for rescue missions and US$1 million for Tsunami hit Japan|last=Fernando|first=J.A.|date=14 March 2011|work=Asian Tribune|access-date=14 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315040624/http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2011/03/13/sri-lanka-send-tri-forces-rescue-missions-and-us-1-million-tsunami-hit-japan|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Switzerland}} sent The Swiss rescue team consist of 25 rescuers and nine sniffer dogs to Japan. Two specialists from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit in Beijing flew into the country.{{Cite web|url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/nuclear-fears-grow-amid--unprecedented--disaster/29710846|title=Nuclear fears grow amid "unprecedented" disaster|last=agencies|first=Jessica Dacey, swissinfo ch and|website=SWI swissinfo.ch|date=12 March 2011|access-date=2020-04-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-rescuers-join-japan-rescue-efforts/29708964|title=Swiss rescuers join Japan rescue efforts|last1=swissinfo.ch|first1=S. W. I.|last2=Corporation|first2=a branch of the Swiss Broadcasting|website=SWI swissinfo.ch|date=12 March 2011|access-date=2020-04-17}}

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File:岩手縣與縣廳盛岡市謝謝臺灣捐助2011.3.11東日本大震災 Government of the Iwate Prefecture Thanks Taiwan for the Helps after the 2011 Tsunami & Earthquake.jpg thank Taiwan for assistance.]]

• {{flag|Taiwan}} provided over US$252 million in combined aid, and were among the largest contributors in monetary aid.[http://www.ly.gov.tw/01_lyinfo/0101_lynews/lynewsView.action?id=27193&atcid=27193 王院長接見「日華議員懇談會」會長平沼赳夫眾議員等一行], Legislative Yuan, 2012/3/17{{cite news|title=Japan omits largest donor Taiwan from thank-you note|url=http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20110416000057|date=April 16, 2011|work=FocusTaiwan|publisher=FocusTaiwan News|access-date=March 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421072207/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20110416000057|archive-date=2011-04-21|url-status=dead}}[http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/110321/1/2ofle.html 熱血援日 台捐款破15億] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110324023822/http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/110321/1/2ofle.html |date=2011-03-24 }}，2011年3月21日。[http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aIPL&ID=201103270020 President touts Taiwan's relief efforts for Japan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225202204/http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aIPL&ID=201103270020 |date=2021-02-25 }}, Central News Agency, March 27, 2011.[http://www.tncg.gov.tw/tainan/news.asp?id={2ADA545D-3524-4774-8F16-DD96C939E621} 賴市長與日本國會議員簽署合作聲明書 加強推動臺日合作交流] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123133554/http://www.tncg.gov.tw/tainan/news.asp?id=%7B2ADA545D-3524-4774-8F16-DD96C939E621%7D |date=2012-11-23 }}, 臺南市政府新聞及國際關係處, 2011/7/23 President Ma Ying-jeou asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to donate NT$100 million (approximately 300 million Japanese yen or US$3.3 million) to Japan two days after the disaster.{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.tw/webapp/content.asp?cuItem=51001&mp=1|script-title=zh:因應日本宮城縣災情擴大，中華民國政府捐贈日本政府新台幣一億元協助賑災，並呼籲國內各界踴躍捐輸。|date=12 March 2011|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=12 March 2011|language=zh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318055308/http://www.mofa.gov.tw/webapp/content.asp?cuItem=51001&mp=1|archive-date=2011-03-18|url-status=dead}} On the third and the fourth day respectively, two rescue teams, a 35-member civilian-organized team and a 28-member Ministry of the Interior team, were dispatched to Sendai and other affected areas.[http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pNewsID=201103130081&pType0=aFav&pTypeSel=0 自發救援 台灣民間救難隊抵日] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408220503/http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pNewsID=201103130081&pType0=aFav&pTypeSel=0 |date=2014-04-08 }}, Central News Agency, March 13, 2011.[http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=FirstNews&ID=201103140011 馳援日本震災 台搜救隊出發] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125194657/http://www2.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=FirstNews&ID=201103140011 |date=2011-11-25 }}，Central News Agency, March 14, 2011.[http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201103160043&Type=aSOC Taiwan team helps with search at Japan's quake-hit airport]，Central News Agency, March 17, 2011. Besides the central government's actions, major political parties, many local governments, schools, companies, and charities arranged fundraising concerts and events.[http://www.cna.com.tw/SearchNews/doDetail.aspx?id=201103140273&q=%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac+%e5%8f%b0%e7%81%a3+%e9%9c%87 日本震災　綠營捐一日所得] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220085848/http://www.cna.com.tw/SearchNews/doDetail.aspx?id=201103140273&q=%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac+%e5%8f%b0%e7%81%a3+%e9%9c%87 |date=2017-02-20 }}，Central News Agency, March 14, 2011.[http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pNewsID=201103210072&pType0=aIPL&pTypeSel=0 平安日本　民進黨募4500萬] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320125440/http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pNewsID=201103210072&pType0=aIPL&pTypeSel=0 |date=2014-03-20 }}，中央社，2011年3月23日。[http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201103160030&Type=aLIV Taiwan to host fundraising concert for Japan quake relief]，Central News Agency, March 17, 2011. The Speaker of Congress, Wang Jin-pyng, and other officials visited Japan on April 20 to give a donation.[http://news.rti.org.tw/index_newsContent.aspx?nid=292481 王金平率團訪日 總統：顯示台日良好友誼] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121071245/http://news.rti.org.tw/index_newsContent.aspx?nid=292481 |date=2012-01-21 }}，中央廣播電臺，2011/4/20。 By the end of 2011, the government, Red Cross Society of Taiwan, Tzu Chi Foundation, and the Chi Mei Corporation, among other civilian organizations and celebrities, collected more than NT$7,364 million (approximately 20,000 million Japanese yen or US$252 million) from the public.[http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=FirstNews&ID=201103190001 台藝人再團結 為日募款8億] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125203226/http://www2.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=FirstNews&ID=201103190001 |date=2011-11-25 }}, Central News Agency, March 19, 2011.{{cite news|title=Taiwan telethon raises US$26 million more for Japan quake relief|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aSOC&ID=201103190001|agency=Central News Agency|date=19 March 2011|access-date=19 March 2011}} Among them, Mr. Chang Yung-fa, chairman of the Evergreen Group, donated 1 billion Japanese yen (approximately US$12,350,000).[http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201103230041 Taiwan businessman donates US$12.35m to Japan], Central News Agency, March 23, 2011.[http://www.ey.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=79359&ctNode=1435&mp=1 因應日本核災，政府持續加強應變措施]，行政院即時新聞，2011/4/22。 Starting March 14, the government and other organizations sent about one thousand tons of generators, sleeping bags, blankets, clothes, food, and other daily essentials to Japan.[http://tw.nextmedia.com/applenews/article/art_id/33245239/IssueID/20110313 我捐1億賑災 37萬網友祈福] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416022623/http://tw.nextmedia.com/applenews/article/art_id/33245239/IssueID/20110313 |date=2011-04-16 }}，Apple Daily, March 13, 2011.[http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=Popular&TNo=1976&ID=201103130040 搶黃金救援 路竹會待命赴日] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125201251/http://www2.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=Popular&TNo=1976&ID=201103130040 |date=2011-11-25 }}, Central News Agency, March 14, 2011. In particular, tens of volunteers of the Tzu Chi Foundation advanced to the disaster areas to offer hot food, drinks, materials, and shelters for victims.{{cite web|url=http://www.newdaai.tv/?view=detail&id=80352|title=Hot food for tsunami victims|date=17 March 2011|publisher=DaAi Television}}[http://www.tzuchi.org.tw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5546%3A2011-03-16-09-14-00&catid=153%3Ahelpjapan&Itemid=614&lang=zh 馳援日本 慈濟長途供熱食] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318031552/http://www.tzuchi.org.tw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5546%3A2011-03-16-09-14-00&catid=153%3Ahelpjapan&Itemid=614&lang=zh |date=2011-03-18 }}. Tzu Chi. 17 March 2011.[http://www.tzuchi.org.tw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5563%3A2011-03-18-02-15-29&catid=107%3Ataiwan&Itemid=554&lang=zh 慈濟續煮熱食 炒米粉送暖] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720080114/http://www.tzuchi.org.tw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5563%3A2011-03-18-02-15-29&catid=107%3Ataiwan&Itemid=554&lang=zh |date=2011-07-20 }}. Tzu Chi. 18 March 2011.[http://www.newdaai.tv/?view=detail&id=80688 Tzu Chi team reaches Ofunato]. Tzu Chi. 26 March 2011. In addition, the Taiwanese government also assisted more than one thousand Taiwanese, Japanese, American, European, and other foreign nationals in relocating to Taiwan during the nuclear emergency.[http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201103180035&Type=aTOD U.S. evacuees arrive in Taiwan from Japan]，Central News Agency, March 18, 2011. Speaker Wang and the mayor of Tainan, William Lai, led hundreds of Taiwanese tourists to visit Japan in May and June to show support.[http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2011/new/may/13/today-p4.htm 王金平率團訪日 幫北海道拚觀光] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516070751/http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2011/new/may/13/today-p4.htm |date=2011-05-16 }}，自由電子報，2011-5-13。[http://www.tncg.gov.tw/tainan/news.asp?id={A2802B4A-21F7-4BB3-A72D-7496B644C5B6} 市長賴清德揪團訪日轟動日本各界，日光市府會設宴感謝臺南市在困境中相挺的情誼]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}，台南市政府新聞及國際關係處，2011/6/12。 The Tourism bureau, the Tainan City Government among other institutions also provided opportunities for victims in the affected regions free tours to Taiwan for relief and to demonstrate how Taiwan recovered from the 1999 921 earthquake.[http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2012/new/mar/7/today-life16.htm 台灣災後送暖、日媒報導921災後重建／日客來台數、消費創新高] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115130300/http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2012/new/mar/7/today-life16.htm |date=2013-01-15 }}, 自由時報, 2012-3-7[http://www.motc.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=14&parentpath=0,2&mcustomize=news_view.jsp&dataserno=201205110004&toolsflag=Y Time for Taiwan 觀光美食饗宴-臺灣美食、日本上菜], 中華民國交通部, 2012-05-11

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• {{flag|Thailand}} The Thai government made an initial offer of 5 million baht (around $167,000), with an additional donation of 200 million baht (or about US$6.6 million),{{cite web|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7319856.html|title=Thai cabinet approves 6.6 mln USD aid for Japan|work=People's Daily|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}} accompanied by 15,000 tons of rice, tinned food, as well as other necessities such as blankets and clothing. Search-and-rescue teams consisting of 35 specialist medic crews proficient in Japanese, officials and sniffer dogs were also dispatched.{{cite web|url=http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/180699.html|title=Sniffer dogs, officials to be sent to Japan to help search and rescue operation|publisher=mcot.net|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629183146/http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/180699.html|archive-date=2011-06-29}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/181169.html|title=Thailand sending medical team Tuesday to aid Japan|publisher=mcot.net|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629183130/http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/181169.html|archive-date=2011-06-29}} Aside from this, the Thai public through massive fundraising campaigns spearheaded by major local television stations, private firms, banks and other charitable organizations, including the Thai Red Cross, also donated more than 400 million baht (or more than US$12 million) in relief funds.{{cite news|title=Southeast Asia Offers Aid to Japan|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/dispatch/2011/03/12/thailand-offers-aid-to-japan/|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=29 December 2011|date=12 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Turkey}} Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of the Republic of Turkey offered humanitarian assistance: 52 tonnes of humanitarian aid, valued at US$360,000, were shipped to Tokyo. The aid materials consisted of 5,000 blankets, 10,000 cans of tuna, 20,000 cans of peas, 12,000 cans of pike, and 10,000 iodine tablets to prevent radiation absorption.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
• {{flag|Ukraine}} sent a cargo aircraft full of relief supplies, including gas masks, radiometers, and 2,000 blankets. A rescue team was also dispatched to Japan to provide assistance. The government of Ukraine also stated that they would be ready to provide more aid if requested.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kyivpost.com/article/content/ukraine-politics/yanukovych-ukraine-ready-to-provide-humanitarian-a-99589.html|title=Yanukovych: Ukraine ready to provide humanitarian aid to quake-hit Japan – Mar. 11, 2011|date=2011-03-11|website=Kyiv Post|access-date=2020-04-17}}
• {{flag|United Kingdom}} sent 70 rescuers to Japan, including two search dogs, a medical support team and 11 tons of specialised rescue equipment.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-12722395|title=Lincolnshire fire team to join Japan rescue effort|publisher=BBC|date=12 March 2011|access-date=18 March 2011}}{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5izaUCCDHCquPEiQ1dT0iy9J9XjkQ?docId=N0452131299987335060A|title=UK team joins quake rescue efforts|publisher=The Press Association}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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• {{flag|United States|name=The United States}} designated its military response to the earthquake and tsunami as Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for "friend").{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/sc-dc-japan-quake-us-relief-20110313,0,5697005.story|title=U.S. military, aid teams headed for Japan|work=Los Angeles Times|date=March 12, 2011|first=Ken|last=Dilanian}} Various branches of the military participated, notably the {{USS|Ronald Reagan|CVN-76|6}} carrier group and aviators based at Yokota Air Base, among several other personnel.{{cite web|url=http://news.lalate.com/category/operation-tomodachi/|title=Operation Tomodachi Aiding Japan Efforts|date=12 March 2011|work=lalate.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.af.mil/News/story/id/123246547/|title=Relief workers, search and rescue teams arrive at Misawa AB|date=13 March 2011|publisher=United States Air Force|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717184508/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123246547|archive-date=17 July 2012|url-status=live}} The US Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance sent Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 2 and Virginia Task Force 1, some of whom worked with Canadian SARS teams in Miyagi Prefecture.{{cite web|title=Tsunami Update 4: Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) deploying to Japan|url=http://blog.fema.gov/2011/03/tsunami-update-4-urban-search-rescue-us.html|work=FEMA Blog|publisher=FEMA|access-date=15 March 2011|date=11 March 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs3springfield.com/younews/117824934.html|title=LA County Rescue team going to Japan|date=11 March 2011|work=cbs3springfield.com|access-date=2011-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314070812/http://www.cbs3springfield.com/younews/117824934.html|archive-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead}} US personnel were dispatched to restore the Sendai Airport, which sustained extensive damage and flooding.{{cite news|url=http://live.reuters.com/Event/Japan_earthquake2|title=Japan Earthquake Live|agency=Reuters|access-date=2011-03-17|archive-date=2011-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110324222402/http://live.reuters.com/Event/Japan_earthquake2|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://pilotsandplanesmilitary.com/2011/03/first-fixed-wing-lands-at-sendai-airport/|title=First fixed-wing lands at Sendai Airport|date=16 March 2011|work=pilotsandplanesmilitary.com|access-date=2011-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715083834/http://pilotsandplanesmilitary.com/2011/03/first-fixed-wing-lands-at-sendai-airport/|archive-date=2011-07-15|url-status=dead}} The State Department moved its embassy operations, set up contact information systems and issued travel advisories and later evacuation orders for American civilians.{{cite news|title=U.S. readies earthquake relief response|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-55504120110311|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201211348/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-55504120110311|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 1, 2016|agency=Reuters|date=11 March 2011}}
• {{flag|Uzbekistan}} Carlsberg Uzbekistan produced beer in bottles with notes that read Yaponiyani qoʻllab-quvvatlaylik! (Let's support Japan!).{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
• {{flag|Vietnam}} The Vietnam Red Cross National Headquarters launched Official Appeal on March 16, 2011, to call people from all ministries, governmental agencies, Fatherland Front, organizations, corporations, enterprises, and people all over Vietnam to assist people affected by the tsunami and earthquake in Japan. On June 17, 2011, the Vietnam Red Cross organized the evaluation meeting of the appeal. In total, the government and the people of Vietnam have donated VND 161,303,484,931, equivalent to US$7,783,393, contributing to the assistance of people affected by the tsunami and earthquake in Japan.[http://reliefweb.int/node/447635 Viet Nam Red Cross National Headquarters: Report on Response to the Appeal for resources to assist the recovery of Japanese people affected by the earthquake and the tsunami dated March 11, 2011]

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• The Japan Center for International Exchange finds that individuals, groups, and corporations in the United States have donated at least $746 million for relief and recovery efforts, the third highest philanthropic outpouring from American donors for any overseas disaster and the most for any disaster in another rich country.{{cite web|title=JCIE Special Report: US Giving for Japan Disaster Nears $750 Million|url=http://2011disaster.jcie.org/philanthropy/usgiving-2016/|access-date=2016-03-09}}
• Local Soka Gakkai facilities became refugee shelters and distribution centers for relief supplies. Efforts also included worldwide fundraising for the victims, youth groups, and spiritual support.{{cite web|url=http://www.panorientnews.com/en/news.php?k=2364l|title=Sendai UN Disaster Panel.|work=Pan Orient News|access-date=15 February 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://eprints.soas.ac.uk/13739/1/fisker-Nielsen%2520PROOF2.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603184010/https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/13739/1/fisker-Nielsen%20PROOF2.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 3, 2023|title=Grassroot responses to the Tohoku earthquake of 11 March 2011.|work=Anthropology Today Vol. 28, June 2012|access-date=15 February 2016}}
• A fundraising concert and show in Taiwan attended by some 300 Taiwanese singers and celebrities raised US$26 million for Japan relief.{{cite news|url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110319/ap_on_re_as/as_taiwan_japan_quake_donation|title=Taiwanese raise $26 million for Japan relief|agency=Associated Press|date=2011-03-18|access-date=2011-03-23}}
• The [http://www.jewishfederations.org/ Jewish Federations of North America] and the [http://www.jdc.org American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee] raised more than US$2 million. They are working with the Jewish community of Tokyo and [http://www.jen-npo.org/en JEN], a Japanese NGO, to provide relief to the residents in the Tohoku region. In association with Israel Defense Forces, JDC set up the a field hospital on the ground in Minamisanriko.{{cite news|url=http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=214603|title=Jewish groups raise at least 2 million dollars in Japan aid|date=March 31, 2011}}
• The Roman Catholic Church provided large outreach and prayer for the victims of the disaster and offered large monetary donations from local parishes and churches, along with aid from the Vatican and a call for unity by Pope Benedict.
• The United Methodist Committee on Relief has a team responded to the disaster.{{cite web|url=http://www.shelbystar.com/news/japan-54101-relief-carolina.html|title=Cleveland County can help: Charities reach out to Japan earthquake survivors|author=Jackie Bridges|date=17 March 2011|work=shelbystar.com|access-date=2011-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716053735/http://www.shelbystar.com/news/japan-54101-relief-carolina.html|archive-date=2011-07-16|url-status=dead}}
• The Disciples of Christ Church respond to needs through a Week of Compassion.{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/blogs/117932009.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI|title=U.S. churches reach out to help, pray for Japan|author=Rose French|date=14 March 2011|work=Star Tribune}}
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed "Substantial financial help" to Japan.{{cite web|url=http://lds.org/haiti-relief/relief/japan-landing.htm|title=Latter Day Saint Charities|access-date=2011-06-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926180038/http://lds.org/haiti-relief/relief/japan-landing.htm|archive-date=2011-09-26|url-status=dead}} The Church also provided equipment to Japanese fisherman who were unable to work since the earthquake.{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700144381/Bishop-Burton-presents-Mormon-church-aid-to-Japanese-fishermen.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615222526/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700144381/Bishop-Burton-presents-Mormon-church-aid-to-Japanese-fishermen.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 15, 2011|title=Bishop Burton presents Mormon church aid to Japanese fishermen|author=Sarah Jane Weaver|date=15 June 2011|work=Deseret News}}
• The UUA/Unitarian Service Committee (UUSC) Japan Relief Fund has been established to support the recovery efforts in Japan, as they consider the specific efforts to take to support the work of recovery.{{cite web|url=http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/179179.shtml|title=UUA President Peter Morales Releases Statement on Tragedy in Japan|date=14 March 2011|work=uua.org}}
• The N.C. Baptist Men's search and rescue team is in Japan assessing needs and distributing food.
• A Samaritan's Purse disaster relief team has arrived in Japan and provide relief supplies to affected residents.
• The volunteer medical assistance team in Canada sent a portable field hospital, medical supplies, and medical personnel. Several non-governmental agencies such as the Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition have also collected funds from citizens towards relief efforts in Japan.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/canadians-reach-into-pocketbooks-to-help-quake-victims/article1940414/|title=Canadians reach into pocketbooks to help quake victims|work=The Globe and Mail|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14|location=Toronto}}
• The Philippine National Red Cross raised ₱73,336,619.74 (in addition to US$10,000 and ¥30,000) in donations, for a total that exceeded $1.6M.{{cite web|title=Philippine Redcross – Japan Earthquake and Tsunami appeal|url=http://www.redcross.org.ph/japan|work=Japan Earthquake and Tsunami appeal|access-date=31 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403074605/http://www.redcross.org.ph/japan|archive-date=2011-04-03|url-status=dead}}
• Relief organizations and local civic groups in South Korea such as the Korean Disaster Relief Association, UNICEF, and the Korean Community Chest set up campaigns to collect donations and aid supplies. Business groups such as Samsung Group, South Korea's largest business conglomerate, said it has donated 100 million yen (US$1.22 million) to help Japan's earthquake relief.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2011/03/15/77/0301000000AEN20110315002900315F.HTML|title=S.Koreans step up efforts to help quake-stricken Japan|agency=Yonhap News Agency|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}}
• Charitable organizations in Hong Kong such as The Salvation Army, Hong Kong Red Cross, and various student groups have accepted donations for relief efforts.{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/hong-kong/2011/03/15/a-teens-mission-to-aid-japan/|title=A Teen'n Mission to Aid Japan|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14}}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
• Charitable organizations in Taiwan such as the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China and the Tzu Chi Foundation launched efforts to raise more funds for relief aid.{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201103110031&Type=aSOC|title=Taiwan's charity organizations ready to launch relief aid to Japan|publisher=focustw.tw|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}}
• Public efforts in Thailand include several charity organizations, fund-raising drives and donation through television and mobile phone networks. Three big mobile phone networks enabled subscribers to raise money by sending text messages to specific numbers, with the network providers then passing on the revenue to the fund-raising drive.{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/dispatch/2011/03/12/thailand-offers-aid-to-japan/|title=Thailand Gathering Aid for Japan to Repay Help for 2004 Tsunami|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/226411/king-queen-pm-send-their-condolences|title=King, Queen, PM send their condolences|work=Bangkok Post|date=2011-03-12|access-date=2011-03-14}} Many organizations in Phuket, where the 2004 Asian tsunami struck, such as Bangkok Hospital Phuket have set up donation drives for non-perishable items such as blankets, canned foods and children's essentials.{{cite web|url=https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Phuket-moves-Japan-disaster-relief|title=Phuket moves for Japan Disaster Relief|publisher=phuketgazette.net|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2018-09-29}}{{cite web|url=http://phuketwan.com/entertainment/phuket-launches-appeal-immediate-aid-japan-13821/|title=Phuket Launches Appeal for Immediate Aid for Japan|work=phuketwan.com|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}}
• Numerous NGOs in the United States have contributed to the relief efforts in Japan. Influential business organizations have also made large donations for near-term relief and recovery efforts (e.g. Walmart committed US$5 million in cash and in-kind donations .{{cite web|url=http://walmartstores.com/pressroom/news/10558.aspx|title=Walmart Commits $5 Million in Response to Japan Earthquake|publisher=walmartstores.com|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}} JPMorgan Chase committed US$5 million).{{cite web|url=https://vancouversun.com/business/JPMorgan+Chase+Commits+Million+Victims+Japan+Earthquake/4437544/story.html|title=JPMorgan Chase Commits $5 million in Aid to Victims of Japan Earthquake|work=Vancouver Sun|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15|archive-date=2011-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317114214/http://www.vancouversun.com/business/JPMorgan+Chase+Commits+Million+Victims+Japan+Earthquake/4437544/story.html|url-status=dead}} Mobile network services such as AT&T have also offered conditional free phone calls from the United States and Puerto Rico to Japan until March 31, 2011.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/tech/wireless-providers-offer-free-calls-texts-to-japan|title=AT&T offers free calls, texts to Japan|publisher=Fox News|date=2011-03-15|access-date=2011-03-15}} The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, the International Medical Corps and a number of other nonprofit organisations{{Which|date=March 2011}} have launched mobile donation efforts with groups such as the Give Foundation, the Mobile Giving Foundation, and Mobile Cause to provide aid for those affected.{{cite web|url=http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/03/US-Carriers-Aid-Japan-Earthquake-Relief-Carriers/|title=U.S. Carriers Aid in Japan Earthquake Relief Effort|publisher=wirelessweek.com|date=2011-03-14|access-date=2011-03-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314181131/http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/03/US-Carriers-Aid-Japan-Earthquake-Relief-Carriers/|archive-date=2011-03-14|url-status=dead}} Among the US-based celebrities to have made major donations is Ichiro Suzuki, a Japanese baseball superstar with the Seattle Mariners, who donated ¥100 million ($1.24 million) to the Japanese Red Cross toward the relief effort.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=6234412|title=Report: Ichiro Suzuki donates 100M yen|publisher=ESPN|date=March 18, 2011|access-date=March 19, 2011}}
• ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity, has provided emergency accommodation to nearly 1600 families,[http://www.shelterbox.org/deployment_details.php?id=150 Shelterbox Deployments: Japan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519040950/http://www.shelterbox.org/deployment_details.php?id=150 |date=2011-05-19 }} 19 April 2011 update in response to initial requests by Iwate Prefecture authorities for accommodation for 1000 refugees at each of the towns Miyako, Yamada, Kamaishi, Rikuzentakata and Ofunato. The charity has stated it can provide a further 5000 "Shelterboxes" to accommodate another 50,000 people if required.[http://www.shelterbox.org/news.php?id=622 Japanese authorities request ShelterBoxes for the North] report dated 18th March 2011
• World Vision Japan, partnering with Delta Air Lines transported aid workers and relief supplies to Japan. Delta frequent flyer's SkyMiles card holders could donate their miles to World Vision Japan, collectively 5 million miles were donated.{{cite news|url=http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1326|title=Delta Pledges $1 Million in Cash, In-Kind Support for Japan Disaster Relief|work=news.delta.com|date=March 16, 2011|access-date=March 22, 2011}} Additionally World Vision partnership across the globe is appealing for $10 million to fund its response in Japan, which may continue for several years. World Vision staff planned to focus their attention on providing vital relief supplies and Child-Friendly Spaces.

• Mercy Corps worked in devastated areas of northeastern Japan alongside local partner ({{Interlanguage link|Peace Winds Japan|ja|3=ピースウィンズ・ジャパン}}) to bring relief and recovery to survivors.{{cite news|url=http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/japan/24767|title=90-Day Report from Japan|work=www.mercycorps.org|date=June 9, 2011|access-date=September 7, 2011}} In the weeks after the earthquake and tsunami, the two organizations focused on providing relief items – tents, tarps, blankets, heaters, clothes, water, food and school and hygiene supplies – to survivors. As supplies of essential items have become more accessible, efforts have shifted to economic recovery and post-trauma work. Together, Mercy Corps and Peace Winds Japan projects[http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/japan Mercy Corps: Japan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502154926/http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/japan |date=2011-05-02 }} September 7, 2011 update have helped to support 148,000 people in need who live in four northeastern towns: Ofunato, Rikuzentakata, Kesennuma and Minamisanriku.

• Numerous charitable organizations in Singapore have offered to raise funds to the relief efforts for Japan. [http://www.mercyrelief.org/web/Common/homepage.aspx Mercy Relief] has collected S$722,000, including a cheque by the Singapore Soka Association to help aid workers in Japan to purchase relief supplies such as food, blankets and drinking water. It had a five-member team in Japan distributing relief supplies to victims near Iwate Prefecture. World Vision Singapore has also collected more than S$400,000 thus far.
• The music industry's four largest record labels (EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner) collaborated to make Songs for Japan. All proceeds generated from this charity record will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society.{{Cite news|url=http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE72O4U020110325?sp=true|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125175203/http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE72O4U020110325?sp=true|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 25, 2011|title=Major record labels join for Japan relief album|date=2011-03-25|first=Mike|last=Collett-White|agency=Reuters|location=London|access-date=2011-03-29}}
• On March 23, 2011, Music for Relief, a charity founded in 2005 by rock band Linkin Park, also released another compilation of albums called Download to Donate: Tsunami Relief, released under Warner Bros. Records. The proceeds will go to Save the Children for the victims of the disasters.
• Team Fortress 2 players donated US$430,543.65 to Japan through an in-game hat donation campaign by Valve.[http://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=5254&p=1 Team Fortress 2]. Teamfortress.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
• ChildFund Japan distributed emergency supplies to evacuation centers in Natori and Sendai. The emergency supplies included masks, propane gas, diapers, powdered milk, rice canned food, noodles, and seasoning.{{cite web|title=A Busy Week: ChildFund's Emergency Response in Japan|url=https://www.childfund.org.au/blog/busy-week-childfunds-emergency-response-japan|website=ChildFund|access-date=1 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201211345/https://www.childfund.org.au/blog/busy-week-childfunds-emergency-response-japan|archive-date=2016-02-01|url-status=dead}}
• A group of seven independent Scottish Whisky Distilleries are collaborating to produce a one-time limited bottling of blended single malt whisky and to donate all proceeds to disaster relief efforts in Japan. Each distillery will donate a cask of their single malt, which will be blended together and named the Spirit of Unity. Production is expected to be roughly 2,000 bottles; 1,200 being sold in the UK, and the remainder being sold in Japan. A small quantity will be sold in New Zealand with proceeds being donated to relief efforts in the wake of the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The total proceeds of this initiative are estimated to be at least US$80,000. The collaborating distillers are: Arran, BenRiach, Bladnoch, GlenDronach, Mitchell's Glengyle, Kilchoman and Springbank.{{cite news|url=http://www.lfw.co.uk/infosheets/Spirit_of_Unity.pdf|title=Craft Distillers support Japan|date=April 4, 2011|access-date=2011-04-13}}
• The Japanese Federation of the Deaf[https://web.archive.org/web/20110814103404/http://deafjapan.blogspot.com/2011/03/jfd-report-meeting-related-to-deaf.html "JFD: Report meeting related to Deaf relief at headquarters,"] Deaf News Japan. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-14. and Disabled Persons International[http://deafjapan.blogspot.com/2011/03/support-for-japanese-individuals-with.html "Support for Japanese Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Earthquake,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814103550/http://deafjapan.blogspot.com/2011/03/support-for-japanese-individuals-with.html |date=2011-08-14 }} Deaf News Japan. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-14; see also [http://dpi.cocolog-nifty.com/en/ Relief Headquarters for Persons with Disabilities of Tohoku-Kanto Great Earthquake] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410004350/http://dpi.cocolog-nifty.com/en/ |date=2011-04-10 }} were among those helping with relief efforts for those with special needs and disabilities.
• VANK, a South Korean NGO that often contests against Japan, donated 10,000,000 won (US$9000) to the victims on March 16.{{cite news|script-title=ko:'독도 지킴이' 반크, 일본에 1천만원 기부|date=2011-03-16|url=http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/international/japan/468396.html|work=The Hankyeoreh|access-date=2011-04-17|language=ko}}
• Anime Detour, a Minneapolis-St. Paul based convention with 4,500 attendees held yearly holds a charity auction every year. With the earthquake and tsunami in Japan a month before the 2011 Convention the group that holds Anime Detour had all the funds of the charity auction sent to the Red Cross for Japan Relief Effort as well as donation boxes located around the convention. Anime Detour raised $36,243.84 during the three-day convention for the relief efforts.{{cite news|title=Anime Detour 2011: In Closing|date=2011-04-09|url=http://animedetour.com/newsview/2011/04/09/Anime-Detour-2011-In-Closing|access-date=2011-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723165433/http://www.animedetour.com/newsview/2011/04/09/Anime-Detour-2011-In-Closing|archive-date=2011-07-23|url-status=dead}}
• The Polish catholic organization Caritas gathered 3,057,370 PLN for victims in Japan.{{cite news|url=http://caritas.pl/news.php?id=11206&d=5|title=Ponad 3 mln złotych dla Japonii|date=May 4, 2011|access-date=June 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721020134/http://caritas.pl/news.php?id=11206&d=5|archive-date=2011-07-21|url-status=dead}} Polska Akcja Humanitarna gathered 700,000 PLN.{{cite news|url=http://www.pah.org.pl/kampanie_i_akcje,605,kampanie_artykuly.html|title=Pomoc dla Japonii|date=June 8, 2011|access-date=June 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526025753/http://www.pah.org.pl/kampanie_i_akcje,605,kampanie_artykuly.html|archive-date=2011-05-26|url-status=dead}} All the Polish Catholic bishops appealed for help in their dioceses. Donations were collected on Sunday 27 March.{{cite news|url=http://www.opoka.org.pl/aktualnosci/news.php?id=36647&s=opoka|title=Polscy biskupi apelują o pomoc dla Japonii|date=March 18, 2011|access-date=June 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927211052/http://www.opoka.org.pl/aktualnosci/news.php?id=36647&s=opoka|archive-date=2011-09-27|url-status=dead}} There were numerous concerts and collection in aid of tsunami victims.
• The North Korean Chongryon-affiliated Fukushima Korean School sheltered 18 Japanese citizens from March 18 until the end of March.{{cite news|first=Shin-hye (신혜)|last=Lee (이)|script-title=ko:후쿠시마 조선학교 방사능 제거하러 가다|date=2011-07-28|url=http://jpnews.kr/sub_read.html?uid=10797|work=JPNews|access-date=2011-08-08|language=ko}}
• Japan's three largest professional wrestling promotions, All Japan Pro Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah, came together on August 27, 2011, in Tokyo, for a charity event named All Together, raising $769,211 for the earthquake victims relief fund.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=276|title=東日本大震災復興支援チャリティープロレス 「ALL TOGETHER」|date=2011-08-27|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=2011-08-27|language=ja}}{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 31, 2011|title=Oct. 31 Observer Newsletter: Rock returns to the ring, Viacom buys stake in Bellator details, Survivor Series recap, All Japan's last major show of the year, tons more|periodical=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593|page=15|quote=The All Together Now show on 8/27 which saw All Japan, New Japan and Pro Wrestling NOAH all work together for the biggest all-star show of its type in more than a decade raised $769,211 for the Earthquake victims relief fund.}} A second All Together event was held on February 19, 2012, in Sendai.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=493|title=東日本大震災復興支援チャリティープロレス 「ALL TOGETHER ～もう一回、ひとつになろうぜ～」」|date=2012-02-19|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=2012-02-19|language=ja}}
• Riot Games donated US$160,000 to the American Red Cross{{cite web|title=Nurse Akali Proceeds Total Over $160,000|url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=633653|access-date=26 December 2012}} in response to this disaster by hosting a special sale of Akali,{{cite web|title=Nurse Akali Aids the Red Cross in the Wake of Japanese Tsunami|url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=597991|access-date=26 December 2012}} a character in League of Legends whose design was based on Japanese culture.
• Rogers Communications a major Canadian ISP and Cable television provider unlocked all restrictions for Japanese channels for non subscribers and customers for a week following the disaster to allow loved ones to get around the hour coverage from Japanese news stations to assist loved ones with information on relatives and areas effected, they also provided a text number to pledge 5CAD donation toward disaster relief.
• The website Something Awful held a fundraiser of sorts that started after posters in their message boards got tired of a user trying to use them as help for his homework,{{Cite web|url=http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3396040&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=1|title=[DONATE TO JAPAN = PERMABAN A SHITHEAD][over $70,000 raised] School help – The Something Awful Forums|date=2011-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825093600/http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3396040&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=1|access-date=2020-04-17|archive-date=2011-08-25}} saying they would donate if the user was banned. It later added a head-shaving portion and a blood drive. At least $70,000 was donated to charity, $1,750 in shaved heads and 30 pints of blood was ultimately given.
• Sanrio and Ty came up with a special Hello Kitty beanie baby. She is dressed as a nurse. On her pinafore is the Japanese flag. Underneath the red sun, the text reads "I [Heart] Japan". Proceeds from the sale of each plush toy was donated to the American Red Cross for Japan disaster relief.
• Right after the disaster, Direct Relief, an emergency response organization, and the Japanese American Citizens League established the Japan Relief and Recovery Fund where they committed 100 percent of all contributions to be used exclusively to help people in Japan in the most productive, efficient manner possible.{{Cite web|url=https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-2011/|title=Japan Earthquake and Tsunami|date=2018-02-27|website=Direct Relief|access-date=2019-06-14}}

Total corporate donations were US$130,008,543.

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