Charity event is held in New York to benefit the victims of the earthquake

About 180 Japanese nationals and Japanese Americans gathered for a charity event in New York City to benefit the victims of the earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture last month.

Among the entertainers was Broadway performer Yusui Minami, who hails from the prefectural capital Kanazawa City. There were performances with Japanese drums and the Shakuhachi bamboo flute, as well as a dance performance by local children that drew great applause. A charity auction was held and donations were collected.