Disaster relief with warmth: Elderly Japanese raise funds for Taiwan on a cold Tokyo street

▲ On February 6, when a major earthquake struck Tainan, elderly Japanese in Tokyo’s Akihabara district held signs cheering for Taiwan, while seniors braved the cold to raise funds for the quake victims. (Photo provided by Frank)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

In the early hours of February 6, a powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan. The "Meinong Earthquake" shook southern Taiwan, with Tainan suffering particularly severe damage. The disaster drew international attention, and various parts of Japan expressed their concern. A Taiwanese traveler at Tokyo’s Akihabara Station photographed Japanese people holding signs that read “Go Taiwan,” as well as an elderly woman holding a donation box labeled “Taiwan Earthquake Relief Fund,” raising money on the street in near-freezing temperatures of around 8°F.

After traveler Frank shared the photos, many netizens left comments such as “So touching,” “Thank you, Japan,” and “It’s really heartwarming to see elderly people raising funds for us on a cold street.” One netizen also said:“Though we speak different languages, our gratitude is the same. How wonderful it would be if the whole world were filled with such love. Thank you, Japan.”

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