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While several local Japanese businesses have started to reach out to help support relief efforts in Japan, KAZ Sushi Bistro Chef Kaz Okochi, who was born in Nagoya, Japan, has called upon his fellow brethren in the DC Chefs’ Club to chip in. Starting yesterday, several D.C. restaurants are donating meals, classes and other packages to be auctioned on eBay. According to WeLoveDC, more than 20 restaurants will be participating in the auctions, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

As of now, five auctions have been posted, all dinners or brunches from Perry’s Restaurant, Tabard Inn, Oyamel, any of the Passion Food Hospitality restaurants, and KAZ Sushi Bistro, which leads the bidding. Keep an eye out for more auctions as other chefs and restaurants come together in the relief effort. With manpower and money going to Japan, there’s no doubt D.C. has banded together to help.