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！
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