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Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners has donated the largest sum of 1.23 million dollars to the Tsunami/ Quake victims.
Thanks Ichiro

A big thanks to Sandra too for her generous donation of i million dollars.
Thanks Sandra

Its nice to see that these people have such kind and giving hearts. I love stuff like this. People really pulling together for Japan.

Primary school graduation ceremony a ray of hope in quake-shattered city

Even in time as difficult as these we must always remember the children. They are the future.

“The clothes I wanted to wear today have been washed away by the tsunami, but I’m glad I could attend the ceremony. I hope we can cheer up the city of Miyako,” said Masato Onodera, one of the graduates.
the Children Graduate

Taiwanese raise $26 million for Japan relief

Japan gets much love from the world. Thank you Taiwan for your donations and efforts. Japan is so grateful.
Thanks Taiwan

Tainted foodstuffs but also some good signs found in Japan nuke crisis

We are getting there… we are getting there. Once the reactors are all stable we can than focus more on recovery efforts.
Fukushima Power Plant

They work tirelessly to do what they can to stop the meltdown. They sacrifice their own lives. I will continue to put my faith in them and believe in them. I also believed and never doubted the strength of the Japanese Heart. They sacrifice for the whole.

“My dad went to the nuclear plant, I’ve never seen my mother cry so hard. People at the plant are struggling, sacrificing themselves to protect you. Please daddy come back alive.” Written by one of the workers daughters.

They Sacrifice

Why so little looting in Japan? It’s not just about honesty.

You know after reading this article it really makes me proud that I chose to stay and live the rest of my life in Japan. I have always felt this way about this special place. And seeing how people are after the disaster just helps me to realize that Japan is a unique place and even more unique is its people and its culture. This American Man is learning a lot living here. This article just brought me joy. The world can learn a lot from the Japanese.
no looting or stealing

A Japanese city’s Twitter feed shows how difficult it is to prepare for natural disaster.

This article share with us the marvel of twitter and how a city used it and was prepared… God bless those in Kesennuma. And lets be grateful for their strength and advice in preparing for the worst.
Life is twitter

Isolated evacuees muster up strength to live in self-sustaining way

This is a great story of how people in a situation like this can come together and help and uplift one another. Despite all the loss and tragedy. These people are not fighting for food or pointing fingers… they are taking care of one another. This is bringing people together.
Strength to Live

Gradual restoration of infrastructure continues at disaster areas

This post is on the progress that is being made despite the short supplies. Japan is moving forward at the same time mourning and recovering.
rebuilding

Amidst all the tragedy and heartache. It is news like this that we need to here more of. This is hope. This is beautiful. We the world are connected more than ever.

CNN link

With all our might and strength, despite he hardships and sorrow, we must pull through, we will pull through.

日本語
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Japan means something different to everyone. I first came here in 2003 and I just fell in love with the place. It was beautiful. And the people so generous, kind and respectful.

I love to here “irashaimas” いりしゃい everyone time I walk into to a store or a restaurant. And I love hearing ありがとございます when I leave a store. What is even more amazing is all the workers turn to look at you and bow as you leave there establishment. That is amazing service and it’s something that is normal. Everywhere you go… even mcdonalds they do this.

When I go shopping at the mall at the help info desk I see the service ladies dressed in their uniforms. Japan is a place of uniforms. Men in their suits in the morning. Even the pants that fan out like samurai pants on all the construction workers and the bakers hats at the local bakery. It’s in the little details of workers clothething you see that uniqueness in Japan.

I love the truth and honesty of most people in Japan. I have lost my Bank card three times and all times it was returned to me. I have left my back pack on the train and even my iPod and it’s case… both were returned to me. My bike has been stolen twice and it has been returned to me. This would not happen elsewhere. Only in Japan have I experienced this level of honesty in people.

I don’t feel discriminated against. I get funny looks from people when I speak my jenglish. But for the most part people are accepting. And even though I get lost in a conversation at a party my co workers never make me feel uncomfortable. I am still a part of the whole. It’s difficult to go unnoticed. Because even if I just sat their quiet. A friend would pour a drink or offer me food from the other side of the table. I am accepted.

Lastly the feeling I get when I am on the Narita express returning from abroad. When I see the small cars, the green rice fields… When I see the people… I feel home. I feel home. I am home. I can never leave Japan. I love the country and it’s people too much.

World extends helping hand to quake-ravaged Japan

Its nice to know that so many countries are doing what they can to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Its especially such a blessing to see China and Korea help out so much. We are all neighbors.
helping hands

Man rescued in sea off Japan’s quake-hit coast

This story is bitter sweet. Just one life… but think of how grateful this man is to be alive yet how hard it will be for him to move on.
Man Saved

Soccer: Matsui dedicates goal to quake victims

Yes… love for the victims of the quake does not go unnoticed by celebrity types.
Goal

This was just one of those news articles that brought a smile to my face. You know we read so much of the disaster and the difficulties. But look at this Gem of News. People respecting people.

I love Japan so much.
Love and Respect