All of a sudden Japan got attention from all around the world since the devastation earthquake hit the nation last week. I have received many encouraging comments from my friends from every continents. Thank you all so much.
The jolts and tsunamis that engulfed tens of thousands of lives were scarely but other things following the initial impact are also hard. Three days has past sinse the first earthquake but we are still having aftershooks and smaller tsunamis. The nuclear power stations has been disfunctioned, that leaked radiation and forced many people near the stations evacuated. Since the power shortage, we are having temporary blackout and fewer trains operated in Tokyo. All the meetings and the events in the forseeable future was cancelled. There is little food at spermarkets etc.
It is also a time that you can see the real nature of people. What do you think when you are dying. Will you think about your loved ones? My place, Tokyo is relatively distant from the most affected area of this earthquake and some people returned to work today as nomal since it was Monday. There are probaby lots of opinions and perspectives about thise reactions; they just kept themsalves sane, they were mentally tough, or they don't care much about people outside of their circle etc.
Good and bad, collectively people in this country is calm. No riots or thievings. Definately helping each other but only within the people they can see their face. The things on the otherside of the screen can be easily an source of entertainment. Donating money would be but not the only way of helping people. There are things we could do, especially since we are in the country.
The United States, China, Singapore, Germany, Swizerland, Britain, France, Australia, South Korea, Tailand Poland, Russia and Taiwan has already sent rescue workers to Japan. Military works are not only for killing people, they also could help people. It's an true philansolophy. I can't stop crying.
Jun
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