Sri Lankan Books Donation Ceremony for Japanese Prisons Held in Tokyo

Last Wednesday, a special books donation ceremony was held in Tokyo to support Sri Lankan prisoners in Japan. This initiative, organized by the Sri Lanka Festival Committee, aimed to provide much-needed reading materials for Sri Lankan inmates held in various prisons across Japan.

The leader of the Sri Lanka Festival Committee, Mr. Jitendra Samarawikrama, along with committee members, presented the collection of Sri Lankan books to the President of the Sri Lanka Business Council of Japan (SLBCJ). According to the Sri Lanka Embassy, there are currently 10 prisons throughout Japan where Sri Lankan nationals are held, and they often lack access to reading materials. This donation will help bridge that gap, offering these individuals a connection to their culture and language.

The books will be handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy, which will manage the distribution across the prisons. This thoughtful contribution was made possible thanks to the efforts of several key individuals and organizations. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Naveen Chandrasekhara, who carefully selected the books from Sri Lanka, and Mr. Chandika Perera, who coordinated the transportation of the books from Sri Lanka to Japan.

Special thanks are also due to the Sri Lanka Festival Committee for their financial contributions, which made this meaningful donation possible. Their dedication and support have ensured that Sri Lankan inmates in Japan will have access to valuable reading materials, fostering a sense of connection and comfort during their time away from home.

This initiative reflects the continued commitment of the Sri Lanka community in Japan to support its members, even in challenging circumstances.