Humanitarian response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Japan received messages of condolence and offers of assistance from a range of international leaders.

[4][5] At 18:00,[6] March 11, 2011, the Foreign Ministry of Japan announced to the public that it had specifically requested eight countries to send teams to help Japan, including South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, China, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Later, it also requested the activation of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, allowing diverse satellite imagery of affected regions to be readily shared with rescue and aid organizations.

The effectiveness of the Japanese bureaucracy in handling international aid had been subject to much academic research.

[247] Donations of the proceeds from official goods sales of the annual Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata ice show and various charity activities have not been disclosed.

Japanese civilians and US Misawa Air Base personnel combine efforts to recover a vehicle.
These countries offered humanitarian support to Japan.
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force truck being unloaded from an Australian C-17 Globemaster on March 18
Israel Defense Forces – field clinic
President Benigno Aquino III offers prayers for the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami at the Kadonowaki Elementary School in Ishinomaki , Miyagi Prefecture .
Japanese soccer fans display a banner to thank Korea for their support during the 2011 earthquake.
Japanese fundraisers expressed gratitude to Taiwanese aid donors in this message "Thank you, Taiwan" on the United Daily News and the Liberty Times (May 3, 2011).
Members of the Government of Morioka, Iwate thank Taiwan for assistance.
Banner thanking Thailand for assistance at Japanese Embassy in Bangkok
"THANK YOU USA" written in the mud deposited by the tsunami as seen by a helicopter crew during an Operation Tomodachi flight
A Japanese flag erected by locals in Afghanistan for sympathy and condolences to the victims