Return!

I'm in Tokyo again! I don't know why it seems it is more peaceful here than in Hong Kong. Something seems really close to me, all the sudden it seems far away. I don't feel that bad here today. There is no blackout, there is not aftershock. Many things at shops to buy. It's totally difficult than a week before. And transportation is still very good. It may because I stay around Central of Tokyo.

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ボランティア 募集 /Volunteers recuirtment

URL: http://tasukeaijapan.jp/

ボランティア 募集 /Volunteers recuirtment

http://www45.atwiki.jp/volunteermatome

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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

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！

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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!

When I left Tokyo, my Japanese said "We are the one". I wish everything will back to normal soon! I'm still stay in touch with my friends in Tokyo. 我慢してよ。あきらめないで頑張りましょう！また再建ちましょう！ =)

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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.hk

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Take a rest

People were bit tired after the earthquake. It's good to have some friends to around. I had nice dinner tonight and after I went to a bar with a friend for a glass of wine. Everything seems to be usual.. no one talks much about the earthquake.