All Japanese auto manufacturers were extremely hard hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Honda was no exception. In the aftermath the Japanese automaker immediately established a special online site dedicated to channeling donations from Honda and Acura dealers as well as Honda motorcycle and power equipment dealers to the American Red Cross Japanese relief fund.

Now, Honda has opened the charitable site to the general public, offering willing and able customers, suppliers, and others to also contribute to the cause. Speaking on the intention of the site, Stephen Morikawa, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Community Relations, American Honda…