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The Japanese Government in Medan, North Sumatra, will host the Japan Day at the Caritas Foundation, a Center for Treatment and Drug Addiction Recovery in Lubuk Pakam, Medan, North Sumatera. The Foundation receives Japan’s grant aid worth one billion forty-one million rupiah through Grassroots program of 2016 financial year for the construction of a drug addiction treatment and recovery center. The Japan Day is a friendship commemorative event between Indonesia and Japan, one of which is established through the Grant Aid Grassroots granted by the Government of Japan to the selected Foundation in Indonesia. Vice Consul of Japan in Medan Masamu Yamamori said, during the commemoration, the Japanese government through its local staff will review the allocation of budget and socialize assistance programs from the Government of Japan to the community.

"Firstly is to follow up the funds given to the foundation to be used properly. Secondly is to introduce our office activities in the area," said Yamamori.

The Japan Day will also be held together with families of patients. The Japanese government hopes the gathering with the family can provide much information on the importance of family support in the healing process of drug addiction. (DS/Trans/Ndy)