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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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7 Sept 2011

New Book by Psychiatrist Naoko Miyaji


Jonet recommends this book – it’s written in a very easy-to-understand style. Earthquake Trauma and Reconstruction Stress
Iwanami Booklet No. 815  Iwanami Shoten  Price: 500 yen




"The damage inflicted on our hearts (trauma) by this unprecedented earthquake and tsunami disaster will, over time manifest as unexpected stress or problems in our relationships with other people. Those who survived question why they did, again and again, and feel guilt and anguish. Supporters burn out over time. People living far away feel a great sense of helplessness. This books helps understand the complex effects of the disaster, and shows people how to face the ensuing problems and provide support for each other."
Iwanami Shoten 
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