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What is Miyagi-Jonet?

MIYAGI JO-NET (Miyagi Women’s Support Network) is a non-profit organisation supporting women in the Tohoku area that was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. We aim to connect the women in the affected areas with women and supporters from around Japan and the world. To this end, we are cooperating with various other women’s and relief organisations. Our many projects are designed to help women individually in reconstructing their lives and livelihoods. We thereby hope to brighten their everyday a little bit. We also collect relief/support goods and other donations to distribute them among the women and families affected by the disaster. Through regular meetings, our ‘salons,’ and consultations, we gain insight into women’s needs and concerns, and propose adequate measures to local and regional administrations.

Many of Miyagi Jonet’s members are women affected themselves by the disaster.


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8 Jun 2011

Hand massage


This is how we do hand massage. Actually, this time we heard a lot of stories. It’s important to listen closely.  Those who get the massages tell us it makes them feel warmer and lighter.


Jonet staff lost parents in the tsunami. There was a woman (in her 40s) who had just gotten into temporary housing.  Women in the same situation from Ogatsu met each other and they both agreed that what they’d like the most is a job. 
“Mr Son (president of Softbank)! Please open a Softbank call centre in Ishinomaki. We’ll work really hard!” This is what they wish for.

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