This document discusses using an agile approach and storytelling to effectively coordinate relief efforts after the 2011 Japan earthquake. It notes that in the first week over 250 new organizations mobilized to help, but coordinating funds and aid to those most in need remains a challenge. The document proposes mapping relief efforts and needs through collecting personal stories from affected communities. These stories would help relief organizations see patterns to better coordinate their work and ensure overlaps and gaps in aid are addressed. Story-based approaches are suggested to connect organizations working in the same areas.