Japanese Cafe Volunteer Given Award in Ukraine
An elderly Japanese man who opened a cafe in Ukraine serving free food to local people has been given a special award for his work.
Fuminori Tsuchiko, who is in his 70s, was presented with the National Legend of Ukraine award by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the end of August.
When Fuminori Tsuchiko arrived in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv last year, he said he wanted to do anything he could to help people following Russia's invasion.
Moved by the plight of residents forced by Russian shelling to shelter in subway stations, the 75-year-old Japanese national from Tokyo decided to stay.
For months, he said, he lived in a metro station and worked as a volunteer distributing food in the subway.
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1️⃣Do you think his activity plays a significant role in the Ukraine?
2️⃣Have you ever donated or volunteered to help those in need?
3️⃣Who are the most selfless people you know?