The Swiss-based International Committee of the Red Cross opened on Tuesday its first office here in 60 years, aiming to drum up Japanese support for humanitarian assistance for victims of war around the world.
Established in 1863, the private humanitarian institution that specializes in bringing relief to conflict-hit areas maintains a presence in more than 80 countries, and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Though also part of this international humanitarian network, the Japanese Red Cross Society focuses on providing medical services, social welfare, and domestic and international disaster relief.