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Kyoto City's Latest Support Update for Kyiv and Ukraine

March 30, 2026

Kyoto City announced the current status of its support efforts for Kyiv and Ukraine. Foreign residents in Japan can access official information on donations and refugee reception. This article summarizes the facts for easy understanding.

On July 10, 2026, Kyoto City released an update on its support activities for Kyiv and Ukraine. Since establishing a sister city relationship in 1971, Kyoto and Kyiv have maintained strong ties. Due to the worsening situation in Ukraine, Kyoto City is providing various kinds of support. The public donation campaign called "Kyoto Citizens’ Support Fund for Ukrainian Refugees in Kyiv" ended on March 31, 2026, but donations specifically for Kyiv continue to be accepted. As of June 15, 2026, Kyoto has received 70 households, totaling 82 people, as refugees. Donation amounts reported include approximately 52 million yen for the citizens’ support fund as of March 31, and roughly 115 million yen for Kyiv support as of July 10. These figures include contributions from Kyoto city council members and city workers. For detailed and up-to-date information, please check Kyoto City’s official announcements. Foreign residents in Japan can use this information to better understand support options and procedures.

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京都市役所

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