After leaving DC I put my efforts towards special events and fundraising for Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Little Tokyo Service Center and BronxWorks along with many volunteer projects.

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And with size and success came not a little hubris that Tokyo is finding it can ill afford, especially during a recession.

CNN: Tokyo

Despite such inconvenience, Tokyo people are complaining little in general and tend to regard as the first priority rescuing lives and getting supplies to the hardest-hit areas of the country.

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