Japanese Adult Film Star Donates $20,000 To Kumamoto Relief, Faces “Dirty Money” Backlash

A Japanese adult film actress decided to donate 3 million yen ($20,000) to victims of the Kumamoto disaster. However, some critics called her donation “dirty” due to her occupation, and it caused heated debates online.

Yu Tano shared the news about her donation via social media. According to the actress, she sent her donation to the Japanese Red Cross and also helped organize relief supplies with her friend from Hiroshima.

“To everyone affected by the disaster in Kumamoto,” Tano tweeted. “Every time I see the news or your posts, my heart aches. The things I can do are truly small, but with the hope of being of even a little help, I’ve collaborated with a friend living in Hiroshima to send relief supplies such as drinks, powdered sports drinks, sanitary products, diapers, and more. Additionally, I’ve made a donation of 3 million yen through the Japanese Red Cross.”

In addition, Tano tweeted: “I imagine there are still many people spending anxious times right now. Please, don’t push yourselves too hard — prioritize your own life and health, and that of your loved ones above all. From the bottom of my heart, I wish for the day when you can return to a daily life where you can sleep peacefully, even if just a little sooner. Though my efforts are modest, I will continue to provide whatever support I can moving forward.”

The post received a lot of positive reactions and criticism regarding the source of the donation. One reply that circulated widely read, “It’s dirty money, but thanks.”

The actress replied to her critic, saying:

“There is no reason for us to be denied support just because of our profession,” she tweeted. “A donation is a donation. The most important thing is that it reaches those who need it.”

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