Local Industry Support

Focus area: Funakoshi, Miyagi Prefecture

                  Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture

The destruction of life and property following the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, crippled the economy of the region. Before 3/11, the coastal towns and villages had thriving fishing communities and other small businesses. These communities now have an uphill task in face of the massive costs of re-building their homes, work places and lives. As the initial recovery and cleanup efforts draw to a close, the focus is now shifting towards empowering people to help themselves.

INJM aims at providing logistical and material support to local businesses to make them independent in the long-term.

The importance of revitalizing local business and industry cannot be overstated. When a localbusiness reopens the positive effect is immense. Not only does this inject money into the local economy, the social aspect of reconnecting with ones local shop creates hope for the future.

Recently, INJM applied for a grant from the Japan Disaster Relief Organization (JDRF) – Boston fund, to support its business recovery projects. We hope to get this grant money soon and start many more activities of this nature.

For now you can read all about out current and past projects in the following case studies:

Kotobukiya Sake Shop, Ishinomaki  [Completed]
Furniture construction & delivery with Ishinomaki Laboratory, Ishinomaki – [Ongoing]
Funakoshi Charm, Funakoshi – [Ongoing]
Funakoshi Fishing Industry Support, Funakoshi – [Ongoing]