The Japanese government plans to NHK about 310 million yen ($2 million) in aid to the United States in response to the Los Angeles wildfires, NHK reported Jan. 15. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had previously spoken out about the fire on social media.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, file photo
According to reports, the Japanese government will provide assistance through the American Red Cross to help the local construction of shelters, food supply, to provide mental health counseling services for the local people. With president-elect Donald Trump set to formally take office next week, NHK said Tokyo wanted to show“Strong us-japan relations” at home and abroad by offering support. Shigeru Ishiba had earlier posted on social media in Japanese and English on the 10th saying he was“Saddened by the tragic wildfires in California” and that“In these difficult times, we stand with the American people”.
Los Angeles, California, United States, since the 7th of this month, a number of wildfires continue to raging. Local time, January 14, Los Angeles County, said the Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 25 people were killed.