On May 22, 2011 Chabad of Japan organized a huge event, which brought much joy and hope to the refugees of Sendai. There was a big BBQ, magicians from Osaka, entertainment and dance. The famous sake company that recently received Rabbi’s Edery kosher seal, Dassai Sake donated many cases of sake for the event. The head manager, Sakurai san, came to see for himself the relief efforts of Rabbi Edery, Muto san and Chabad House crew. There were approximately 1,000 participants, many who only recently were placed in government temporary housing, expressed their gratitude to the Rabbi for not forgetting them and continuously thinking of ways to make them happy.
Special thanks to Shmulik, from Shanit Corp. who donated many cases of clothes for the refugees and brought his staff who prepared special entertainment.
Big Thank You to Liane and Mirai Wakabayashi who made the long trip to Sendai with arts and crafts supplies and prepared fantastic art projects with the children at the event.