Japan Relief
It is hard to believe that it has already been a year since the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit the Tohoku area of Japan in March 11, 2011. In memory of the victims and to illuminate what is still going on in Japan after a year, Tortoise General Store will have a joint fund raising event in our back patio!
We have asked Revive Japan to come back to have another Tea Bowl sale which was so popular last time! All the ceramics are hand made by local potters and donated for this event.
There will also be lots of baked goods, Mikiko's flower bouquets, etc. at this event.
March 11, 2012 (Sun) noon - 4pm @ TGS patio
100% of the profit will be donated. Cash only.
Any volunteers and donated baked goods are welcome!
Animal Rescue actions in Fukushima
We have been doing a lot of research to find the right destinations for our donation, and found heart-aching realities. There are still numerous numbers of animals striving to survive in the restricted area in Fukushima 20km from the Daiichi power plant.
Yes, it has already been a year since the humans were forced to evacuate from their homes and leave their pets and animals behind, but some animals were lucky enough to survive. The second generation animals were born who are afraid of humans (we can't blame them, they've never seen humans before). Professional animal rescue groups need to get into the 20km zone to rescue these animals, but the Japanese government is restricting them.
The Hachiko Coalition is one of the organizations that is continuing to take rescue actions. You can help by signing this petition, or generously donating the funds so that they can use it right away for sending few of their crew for a rescue attempt this Thursday 3/8 (which is our Wednesday) by clicking Chipin , or you can also donate through TGS here.
Even if you can't make it to our event, there are other ways to help and learn about Japan!
"Shinsai" to benefit Japanese Theater community
"Moving Forward" exhibition at Fowler Museum UCLA
Go see "Pray for Japan" documentary film
Tortoise General Store
1208 abbot kinney blvd
venice, ca 90291
tel/fax 310-314-8448
tortoise
1342 1/2 abbot kinney blvd.
venice, ca 90291
tel/fax 310-396-7335
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