They also host the Shimoda Conferences . While hosting dialogues on policies , the JCIE does not hold policy related positions themselves . Policy Innovations describes the JCIE as " one of the few truly independent think tanks " in Japan 's international affairs . At the last Shimoda Conference Japan 's Minister of Foreign Affairs commented that since their founding the Japan Center for International Exchange " has played an enormous role in enhancing mutual understanding and exchange between Japan and other countries . " The Japan Center for International Exchange alongside the Japan Society have been leading fundraising efforts in Japan in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . The fund operated by the JCIE is called the Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund . Their website alongside save-the-children.org and japansociety.org/earthquake was reported to be one of the three most recommended websites to donate to from organizers of the relief efforts
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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