Coast Guard applauds the "Godzilla Team"
Many volunteer groups have visited the Tohoku region since the earthquake disaster. Among them, an organization named World Mate immediately formed their "Godzilla Rescue Team," supplying instant noodles, gasoline, and other items to people in the disaster area.

Targeting areas that received no governmental or private support, such as Iwaki city, Fukushima and the northern parts of Ibaraki, they visited isolated villages and areas with their convoy of 5 vehicles, including a micro-bus, van, and 4-ton truck. It is worth noting the 28 Geiger counters they had especially imported from England. The Godzilla Rescue Team used these counters to secure their own safety while helping the people of Fukushima.

The representative and chairperson of Kyowa Foundation, Mr. Haruhisa Handa, says "The name for our Godzilla Team comes from Godzilla, who converted the radiation and electricity he ate into power. With the same unyielding spirit, I want to support my fellow citizens in the areas that the government, SDF, and municipalities are unable to cover, using the knowledge gained from the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Currently, there are many harmful rumors and false information about the radiation, but by taking accurate measurements with our Geiger counters, we are able to conduct our rescue activities very smoothly."

Of course, all team members will have their radiation levels measured and receive a medical checkup. Speaking of World Mate's activities, an officer from the Japan Coast Guard admitted," the Godzilla Team is above and beyond the SDF." 

Translated from “Themis” 2011 May, p.54. “Themis” is the monthly magazine widely read by business men in Japan