Talent Agency Donating Medical Supplies
Japan's leading talent agency, Johnny & Associates, will supply thousands of pieces of medical gear to hospitals struggling with the coronavirus pandemic and suffering a chronic shortage of such equipment.
The agency says it is making use of the ties it has fostered with the Chinese people over the years to purchase equipment from the country.
The first batch of 10 thousand pieces of protective gear was flown to Narita Airport near Tokyo.
Aiba Masaki, a member of the popular idol group Arashi, appeared at the airport on Sunday to receive the supplies on behalf of the agency.
Aiba said the commitment of all those working on the front lines of the pandemic while risking their own lives is what is holding society together today.
He pledged that the medical gear will soon be arriving on their doorsteps.
Johnny and Associates further plans to purchase 33 thousand pieces of protective gear, 500 thousand facemasks and 50 thousand medical gowns to donate to medical institutions in Japan.
