Key Facts
• On December 31, a bag with about 10,000 yen in coins and a note signed “Moonlight Mask” was found at Ryotsu Police Box in Sado City.
• The note read: “Collected one coin daily. Hope it helps those troubled by traffic accidents. Moonlight Mask.”
• This marks the 53rd consecutive year since 1974 of donations under the name “Moonlight Mask” at Ryotsu Police Box (formerly Sado East Police Station).
• On the same day, Sawata Police Box found an envelope with 20,000 yen in bills and a note saying: “Please use this small amount for traffic accident orphans.”
• Anonymous donations at Sawata Police Box have continued since 1987, marking the 40th donation this year.
• Sado Police Department expressed deep gratitude and will forward all donations to the prefectural traffic accident orphans fund.
Summary
On New Year’s Eve, Sado City police boxes received generous donations aimed at supporting traffic accident orphans. The “Moonlight Mask” donor left approximately 10,000 yen in coins with a heartfelt note, continuing a tradition started in 1974 for the 53rd year. Simultaneously, an anonymous donor contributed 20,000 yen in bills at another police box, marking 40 years of such support since 1987. The Sado Police Department acknowledged the donors’ long-standing goodwill and confirmed that all funds will be donated to the prefectural traffic accident orphans fund to assist those affected by traffic accidents. These acts of kindness highlight ongoing community support for vulnerable individuals in Niigata Prefecture.
