ボランティア 募集 /Volunteers recuirtment
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Give our hands!
Newsletter from Salvation Army International website. (LINK)
Salvation Army in Japan Considers Long-term Response to Earthquake
24 March 2011
SALVATION Army emergency workers in Japan report that the government disaster response is proceeding well and that most areas in need of assistance have now been reached. Salvation Army teams continue to provide vital supplies such as food and water in Sendai and also in Yabuki-cho, both of which are near Fukushima but outside the exclusion zone set up around the nuclear power plant. Yabuki-cho appears to be one of the few areas not yet reached by government help.
Some areas hit particularly badly by the disaster are still not accessible but Salvation Army workers understand that other non-governmental organisations are also not being allowed into these parts. The exclusion zone around the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant remains in place and local reports suggest the situation is improving.
As previously reported, bottled water has been provided to The Salvation Army's Japan Territory from Korea. The Salvation Army World Services Organisation (SAWSO) in the USA is organising a delivery of blankets and has arranged for samples of food packages to be sent to territorial leaders who will then have the option to order any if needed.
There has been a considerable financial response to The Salvation Army's Japan Disaster Appeal from around the world. The Japan Territory believes funds already available in-country will cover the costs of the current response and that money raised from around the world will enable a medium to long-term response. The territory is considering building temporary accommodation and providing household goods and equipment but these plans are still at the early stages.
Commissioner Makoto Yoshida, The Salvation Army's Territorial Commander in Japan, is grateful for the practical and spiritual support that has been offered from across the world.
He reports that commuters in Tokyo who were given food, drink and shelter at territorial headquarters on the night of the earthquake have sent letters of thanks, some including a donation for the relief work.
Donations to the Japan Disaster Fund can be made online by clicking on the link below:
https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/?projectId=IHQ-JapanQuake
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Keep the faith!
When the foreigners are leaving Japan, the Japanese are putting so much effort to protect their friends, family, home, the country, or maybe I should say the whole world. I felt so sad to leave Tokyo even though I was very glad to see my family again. I still have many friends living in Tokyo. Most of them are Japanese. They are not going to leave, but they all told me that they were glad that I left for my safely. But how about them?
Recently, I've been looking for new job in Tokyo. Some agents has contacted me today. I felt bit shocked that they were still working hard on searching a job for me while they might have difficulties because of blackout or aftershocks. They all wrote me that they would like to do their best for their work, also looking forward to see everything back to normal. They knew that work must be important for rebuilding the economy. They won't leave just because thinking of oneself. They are very responsible for themselves and others. I respect them very much. I wrote some email to support them as well.
When all the foreigners almost go mad and getting ready to leave. The Japanese were very calm. They would like to put their effort to do the best until the last minute. When I was leaving Tokyo, my friend came to the airport. He even got me souvenir for my parents. He was so caring as always, but he rarely showed it. The Japanese are very modest. He told me that he won't leave Japan now. Even if something bad happens, he would like to share his food and pain with others. I was fully touched.
Also the Japanese are always responsible. For all the meetings I made before, they all wrote me an email to give apologies. They even didn't mention anything about earthquake, but have just told me that the transportation was quite confused. So maybe we had to consider to have the meeting later. I do schedule some meeting with them in April. I wish we can make it.
Another story, I heard from the HK guy who I met at the airport. He told one guy from Fukushima had ordered something from him. However, this Japanese contacted him and felt sorry that he would like the HK guy to deliver the product later because his home was damaged and now he didn't have an address for any delivery. They were really responsible. I respect them deeply.
Yesterday I contacted Unesco in Suginami-ku I used to work for. They told me the young members of Unesco there started the funding raising activity at Ogikubo station at Tokyo from 18th. Also my Japanese teachers still wanted to have lesson with me. Their messages were warm. Life for them still goes on! It seems like nothing for them to be panic. They trust their government, they trust their people. They stay calm. They tried to help others.
Let's keep the faith with them!
頑張りましょう！また再建ちましょう！
This blog is a part of the official JNTO Hong Kong Campaign
Friday, 18 March 2011
日本を助かるのはとても大事！
日本を助かるのはとても大事！ＬＡでチャリティー活動頑張っています！の画像
My friend has just left Tokyo for LA and started the charity event for Japan!
Email Rely from Red Cross! Let's help JAPAN!
Thank you for your enquiry and your supportive response to Japan Earthquake.
We received numbers of corporate/ Groups that have reached Hong Kong Red
Cross for self-organizing fundraising activities for Japan Earthquake. We
keep update the public by posting the list of approved parties in our
website. Please kindly refer the link:
http://www.redcross.org.hk/en/disasterrelief_prepard/international_projects/JapanEQ/fundraising.html
For donation method, attached please kindly find a donation form, you can
either make direct transfer to our designated relief account opened in HSBC
or post cheque donation to us. Please take note that for direct transfer,
the original of the payment slip should be sent to us for issuing receipt,
together with the completed donation form attached.
Please feel free to contact us at 2802 0016 for further assistance.
Thank you for your generous support.
Best regards,
Communications & Resource Development Department
Hong Kong Red Cross
Tel: (852) 2802 0016
Fax: (852) 2802 0017
Address:33 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
Website:www.redcross.org.hkSunday, 13 March 2011
Take a rest
Saturday, 12 March 2011
8.9-magnitude earthquake
The time when earthquake hit Tokyo, I was inside a building at 2nd floor. I felt the stationary on the table started moving. The lamp on the top of my head was swinging. That was earthquake. I used to stay clam if something happens and be alert. Though the earthquake last for a while and getting stronger. Some people around, especially the ladies keeping asked what they should do. Since I can't fully understand Japanese. I didn't say anything and just looked at them. Some were calm, but some were not. When the earthquake stopped, I talked to the guy next to me. I told him that I was shocked. He replied me that it was huge. I noticed that he was panic from his eyes. That was scary! After that he could't say a word and hide himself under the table.
At the beginning, I don't feel that bad, but once it back to normal, I couldn't focus on my work especially I saw the facial expression of the guy. That guy looks like everyone here is going to die! I felt my face went pale and I feel like having seasickness. I started to be panic and couldn't writing anything correctly. There are several aftershocks, later we all left the building. I found that the JR was stopped! I saw the building shaking badly, even me almost fell down. Cell phone didn't work after. I had no idea what I should do and where I should go.
Many people can't back home and stay at office overnight. I was lucky that I can back home. Though spending the whole night alone is not easy. Lucky I can still use the Internet to keep contact with my family and friend. I kept watching TV for the whole night. Alert is issued wherever there was earthquake on NHK. There was sirens for few seconds. Beeps!!!! There was aftershock around once an hour. I was wake by the alert on TV several times because there was earthquake in some prefectures, but not Tokyo. I feel aftershocks after each alert! That was tensed as I couldn't fell asleep fully. There was quite a number of aftershocks this morning, but it seems fine after 11am! Though now is 3 o'clock! I felt the aftershocks again and again! Tokyo is safe so far. 8.9 magnitude earthquake was the record in history! Though it doesn't happen in Tokyo, but in North-east Japan. Some cities in north-east Japan were struck by a devastating tsunami. Some overseas friends thought the earthquake covers the whole Japan. Once I talked to them, they found the media was bit misleading. Comparing to what happened in Tokyo. The power of the earthquake in north-east Japan would be 1000 times strong than what in Tokyo. Right now I'm safe in Tokyo.
Some friends still can't contact their family in north-east Japan. I wish everything will be all right soon.
Useful information:
中國駐東京大使館 03-34033064
災害用伝言ダイヤル (717)
For leaving message in a device. People can call back and listen your message.
In Japan, if the earthquake is above 4 magnitude, the gas meter will turn off automatically. You can reset the meter by yourself if situation is stable.
Instruction for reset gas meter, please go to
This blog is a part of the official JNTO Hong Kong Campaign
Friday, 11 March 2011
Before the earthquake
Just before the earthquake, I got this pack of seed at Mos Burger.
I am planning to plant it later.
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Sharaku
I mentioned the upcoming exhibition of Sharaku last year. I have been longing for this exhibition for months. There is still a month to go, but I wanna share the information of this event. As you can see the above photo, there are 28 different bookmarks with Sharaku's ukiyo-e for this exhibition. It can be use for buying tickets with discount. They will be distribute freely soon at bookstores or shops. For those who like ukiyo-e, it is also something fancy to collect. Though it may not easy for you to collect the whole set of bookmarks! Enjoy!
For more details, please see the official website.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
International Forum at Japanese elementary school
UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization) works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and people, based on respect for commonly shared values. There are several branches of Unesco in Tokyo. I used to work for their culture programs at elementary school and junior high school to promote understanding of different customs, traditions and values while collaborating with students and parents, citizen, immigrant groups, embassies, cultural centers and so on.
Recently I'd worked for a cross-culture program at an elementary school. With my observation, Japanese education values extra-curriculums. Teachers encourage student to develop their own interests and to raise questions, instead of stuffing them with knowledge. I really appreciate that the school welcome foreigner guests for having lessons together.
All the instructors were from different countries including Thailand, the USA, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Republic of Mali, Republic of Paraguay, Kyrgyz Republic, Union of Myanmar, Mongols and Republic of Zambia. I had great time together with them and the students. Also I was very happy that they prepared a traditional song 'Sakura Sakura' for us at the end of the International forum.
This blog is a part of the official JNTO Hong Kong Campaign
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