A major earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on January 1st and damaged many buildings. Rescue efforts are currently underway. In response, Montbell has mobilized the Outdoor GIENTAI in order to distribute relief supplies, accept donations, and provide support to organizations that are engaging in relief efforts. We would like to ask for your support.*More information about Outdoor GIENTAI>>>

Outdoor GIENTAI is requesting your support

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. To provide relief for those affected by this disaster, I am asking for your cooperation and support.
We provided assistance after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Kumamoto Earthquakes, and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to start helping those affected by this recent earthquake by doing what we can do as soon as possible. Your cooperation in these efforts would be deeply appreciated.

January 4th, 2024
Montbell Co., Ltd., 2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka
Outdoor GIENTAI Representative, Isamu Tatsuno

How you can contribute

Donate Through wire transfer:

Bank Name: MUFG Bank, Ltd
Branch Name: Shinanobashi
Branch Address: 1-7-17, Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
Account Number: 036-3963129 (ordinary deposit)
Account Holder: Outdoor GIENTAI
SWIFT: BOTKJPJT
If 11 digits are requested, add X to the last 3 digits and use BOTKJPJTXXX. (The last 3 XXX digits are not the account store number.)
Account Holder's Address: 2-2-2 Shinmachi Nishi-Ku Osaka 550-0013 Japan

Donations are acceptable both domestically and internationally by bank transfer.
Transfer fee must be paid by the contributor.

Activities (Updated on April 16th, 2024)

April 15th, 2024

A disaster relief donation certificate was presented in an online ceremony to Mayor Kishi of the City of Hakui.

April 10th, 2024

Disaster relief donation certificates were presented in an online ceremony to Mayor Chatani of the City of Nanao, and Mayor Inaoka of the Town of Shika.

March 23rd - 24th, 2024

Damaged houses were cleaned up in the towns of Misaki and Matsunagi in the city of Suzu. A 2-ton dump truck was used for transporting building materials and other rubble. Objects such as wet tatami mats were found to be very heavy.

March 22nd, 2024

Disaster relief donations of 2 million yen were donated to six local governments located in the following areas (The towns of Anamizu, Shika, Noto and Nakanoto, and the cities of Nanao and Hakui).

March 22nd, 2024

Large loads of concrete blocks, furniture, house fixtures and other rubble were brought to a temporary disaster waste storage site in the town of Misaki in the city of Suzu. Disaster waste in sandbags was also sorted.

March 20th - 21st, 2024

In the districts of Jike and Hon in town of Misaki located in the city of Suzu, sea sand deposited by the tsunami was removed and disaster waste was brought to a temporary storage site.

March 3rd, 2024

Disaster relief donations of 10 million yen and 5 million yen were presented respectively to the City of Suzu and the City of Wajima.

February 21st, 2024

Tents were pitched at the Hachigasaki Auto Campground in the town of Takojima in the city of Suzu, creating temporary lodging for disaster relief volunteers. Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and camp stoves were provided along with about 50 tents.

January 25th - 26th, 2024

Socks and fleece jackets were distributed at the Ohama Community Center, Fushimi Community Center, and Shiotsu Ueno Community Center in the city of Suzu. People enjoyed the bright blue color of the fleece jackets, saying that the color brightened their spirits.

January 23rd, 2024

Sleeping bags were distributed at the Noto Municipal Ukawa Elementary School evacuation center in the town of Noto, and fleece jackets were given out at the Kawakami Honmachi Community Center in the district of Jike located in the city of Suzu.

January 18th, 2024

Warm clothing, base layers, toiletries, food, and cough drops were distributed in the city of Wajima.

January 16th - 17th, 2024

Warm clothing, base layers, sleeping bags, toiletries, food, and cough drops were distributed in the city of Wajima and the town of Noto.

January 15th, 2024

Warm clothing, base layers, toiletries, food, and cough drops were distributed in the town of Noto. Wet wipes and disinfectant were provided by Settsu Inc.

January 14th, 2024

Warm clothing, base layers, sleeping bags, food, and confections were distributed in the cities of Wajima and Suzu. The food was provided by NAGATANIEN FOODS CO.,LTD. and the confections were provided by UHA Mikakuto Co.,Ltd.

January 13th, 2024

Miso soup with pork and vegetable was served at the Wajima Local Government Office. Warm clothing, base layers, socks, sleeping bags, and toiletries were distributed in the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and in the town of Anamizu. Apples donated by Yumoto Orchard in Nagano were also distributed.

January 12th, 2024

Fleece clothing, sleeping bags, and burners were distributed to mainly evacuation centers in the cities of Suzu and Wajima, and the towns of Anamizu and Noto. The burners were provided by Shinfuji Burner co., ltd.

January 11th, 2024

Down jackets, fleece clothing, sleeping bags, food, fuel and other supplies were distributed to mainly private residences in the town of Anamizu and the city of Wajima.

January 10th, 2024

Down jackets, base layers, sleeping bags, toiletries and other items were distributed to mainly evacuation centers and private residences in the cities of Suzu and Wajima.

January 8th, 2024

Down jackets, base layers, sleeping bags, drinking water, and toiletries were distributed in the city of Wajima.

January 7th, 2024

Down jackets, sleeping pads, toilet booths, water for general use, food, and toiletries were distributed in the cities of Suzu and Wajima.

January 6th, 2024

Water for general use, fuel, daily necessities, water purifiers, and freeze-dried backpacking meals were distributed in the cities of Suzu and Wajima.

January 5th, 2024

Relief supplies and water were delivered in the city of Suzu. Temporary toilets were also set up.

January 4th, 2024

Employees loaded up disaster relief supplies such as sleeping bags, down insulation, and base layers at the Montbell Headquarters in Osaka and departed for the warehouse located in Hakui, Ishikawa.