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Yamato Welfare Foundation


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About the donation for
restoration of the areas
affected by the Great East
Japan Earthquake


Message and report from
   the Yamato Group

Every package we deliver also carries hope.

January Report Our yearlong program to help rebuild the fishing and agriculture industries and infrastructure in areas affected by the March 2011 tsunami continues to make a difference. Starting last April, we have donated ten yen for every parcel that we've delivered. The number of parcels handled since the program began now totals 1,206,803,208 (as of January 31), with 98,926,632 parcels delivered in January alone. That raises the total amount donated so far to ¥12,068,032,080 (US$158.39million*). Again, we would like to thank each and every customer who has used our delivery service.

All of the funds collected are distributed through the The Great East Japan Earthquake Life, Industry Infrastructure Recovery, and Rebuilding Relief Fund. The Yamato Welfare Foundation administrates the fund for the purpose of supporting projects in the affected areas. In September, October, and December of last year the Foundation announced three groups of relief fund recipients. We're pleased to report that all of the recovery and restoration projects that received funds so far are making steady progress. Here is a brief look at of some of them:

•　The Port Yotsukura Roadside Station and Community Square in Iwaki City, 　　Fukushima was among the first group of fund recipients. Recently, a traditional 　　Japanese land purification ceremony was held to mark the reopening of its 　　 facilities, which is officially scheduled for July. The only roadside station in 　　 Japan that is situated inside a harbor, the station was built as a core for the 　　promotion of tourism and commerce with the roadside station at the center. 　 　Closely tied to local fishery and agriculture activities, the station features a 　　 farmer's market for as many as 190 farmers and restaurants that offer menus that 　　 use locally grown ingredients. About 600,000 people visit the station annually. 　　 This facility has played a vital role in the local economy and has been operating 　　 in a temporary site. Members of the Yamato Welfare Foundation felt that the 　　 restoration of Port Yotsukura Roadside Station is an essential step in rebuilding 　　 the local industry and ¥180,000,000 was donated to this project last September.

•　An NPO called ''Association for Building a New Psychiatric Care, Public Health 　　 and Welfare System in Soso'' was among the third group of fund recipients. It 　 　utilized ￥30 million in relief funds to open the new Nagomi, Soma Regional 　　Mental Health Care Center, which provides psychiatric and mental health care 　　services. Following the earthquake, many patients were in distress and unable to 　　receive assistance. With the completion of the long-awaited Nagomi, Soma 　　Regional Mental Health Care Center, a psychiatric care clinic opened and a 　　mobile team was formed to provide mental health care to tsunami victims who 　　are currently living in temporary housing. As a result, a new medical and health 　　care capability in the Soso Area is being steadily built.

•　Sukagawa Iwase Agricultural Cooperative Association (Sukagawa City, 　　 Fukushima) was among the first group of fund recipients. The Association 　　 held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 30 for construction of a low 　　 temperature agricultural produce storehouse that is scheduled for completion in 　　 July. Sukagawa Iwase Agricultural Cooperative Association had been a driving 　　 force in the development of the local economy through the production of 　　 vegetables and fruits and the development and promotion of brand-name rice 　　 until many of its facilities were damaged or destroyed by the March 2011 　　earthquake. Last September, Yamato Welfare Foundation donated ￥255 million 　　 to this project. These funds enabled the following:

1. Six agricultural storehouses that were affected by the earthquake are now 　 　 integrated as part of a new, large, and efficient storehouse equipped with a 　　 fleet of forklifts. 　　2. Low temperature storage—previously unavailable—has been made 　　 possible, which helps to maintain the quality of produce. 　　3. Radiation testing equipment has been made available to ensure safety and 　 　peace of mind for consumers, and to provide a means to dispel rumors or 　　 misinformation.

Recovery is still in progress. The industry is recovering slowly but steadily. Every hope that is carried by a parcel we deliver is now turning into reality in various ways and places in Tohoku—all thanks to the support of every customer who uses our delivery service throughout Japan. Our recovery and restoration efforts will continue. February 6, 2012 *Based on exchange rate of US$1.00 = ¥76.19 as of January 31, 2012.

YAMATO GROUP