First Anniversary of the Great Tohoku Earthquake
A year ago, March 11, 2011, the Great Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami changed Japan FOREVER.
I am not Japanese, but I have made Tokyo my second home, and it will never be the same–for anyone.
Life goes on–it has to. I do not know ONE person that has not been affected in some way by the disaster.
People adjust to life in Japan now in the ways that they must because there is no alternative. They have a group culture in place that boggles my mind at times as a maverick American woman, but I have enormous respect for their willingness to personally sacrifice, their commitment to their goals, and their determination to overcome any obstacle by working together. I know we have seen that in the USA in times of Great Tribulation, but I honestly can not imagine how we would cope with the likes of what happened a year ago in Japan.
Most of the International community that could relocate-HAVE relocated. Singapore, Hong Kong…Jump Ship.
Enter the Nuclear debacle.
News about Fukushima is scarce on the ground and kaleidoscopic at best. Most people don’t realize just how close Fukushima is to Tokyo. 135 miles at best? It is the primary source of energy for one of the largest centres of commerce in the World. Global economy. Running on batteries? How? Foods are contaminated in varying degrees and the ‘acceptable’ levels of radiation seem to change with the wind. Literally.
While I may have the luxury of retreating to America and amber waves of grain–this is not the case for the Japanese people, whom I love. It is their Home, their Life, their Family, and there is NO WHERE to run. Japan is their HOME.
If you can contribute on this first anniversary of the Great Tohoku Earthquake, please consider Foreign Volunteers of Japan. It is a sincere organization and I can personally attest to the veracity and commitment of its members.
Additionally, I have witnessed so many of the true good deeds of the Rabbi Edery and his wife…the Chabad of Tokyo responded almost immediately with relief to the city of Sendai, north of Tokyo.
And say a prayer.
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Thank you Norma-chan, we have many hard years ahead. Tomodachi.
I can not believe this has been one year since the earthquake happens. Thank you for the charity work you are doing and to raise awareness. Yoko
When you come back to LA, please let me know. I really think I can help connect you with some people who are equally motivated. I’d love to see you. Hugs
This year has been a wild ride. Thanks for all your support.
Thank you yyc for your generous donation. The kids have really enjoyed everything!
Three Cheers for the Nurmi/Wilmott & Arias Team.
And to Alyce LaViolette.
Mr. Martinez seemed to turn his cross examination of this witness into a platform for personal persecution.
As an American, I’m relieved that JA’s jury was Hung-(-despite all the media hype and Alexander family handwringing). Under the sixth amendment, we are entitled to certain rights—and, Wow, this was an expensive “little” fiasco. Thanks, Arizona.
Kudos to the four individuals on that jury who had the integrity to ‘stand their ground’ during the deliberation process.
If I want to witness EXCESSIVE melodrama I’ll tune into a Latin soap opera (the acting is better).
Mr. Martinez…..perhaps if this ‘Prosecutor’ role doesn’t work out for you (especially after the State does a fiscal assessment of your performance vs. cost)— I believe that I see a future for you on Univision……(and just think of the autographs you’ll be asked to sign….)
In the meantime–I’ll let you know when MY ‘Survivor’ tee shirt arrives. I ordered white in a Medium.
A cause to crusade against Domestic Violence is well merited Regardless of what the reader chooses to believe about Arizona v. Arias.
Perhaps the Alexander family should buy a Dozen ($15 a pop, no shipping) with some of THEIR accumulated ‘Travis Alexander’ donation funds. I presume that a trustee is accounting for those charitable contributions received to date?
Namaste