I just got back from the mass with my family. I thanked those engineers and people who are working so hard to resolve problems on nuclear power plants even though many of us only fear about radiation and ourselves. I wish their success and health. Yes, nuclear staffers are working hard even by sacrificing themselves. So why can I be so afraid of what might/might not happen? Power plants incidents are very horrifying but they are not fatal yet and engineers and Yes, radiation levels rose to 20 times more than the usual level even here in Tokyo. But it's not terminal.
Many people outside of Japan send good thoughts and prayers and I really appreciate them. At the same time, many people say "I am glad I am not in Japan". Yes, these are awful and the worst things I have ever experienced in my life. Sometimes, it's scary to see what is happening.
However, there are good things coming out of these incidents. People are helping each other. Without being told, we are voluntarily working together to save electricity. Our offices and stores are very dark but it's okay if this is a way to save electricity. Japanese people are very good at doing things together. (Despite some thieves stealing things from empty stores.) Sure you can call me an ethnocentrist but I have never been proud of being Japanese like this. Many public facilities are accepting people who evacuated from the epicenter. People in shelter are cooking things together. Food is scarce there right now but boys are helping seniors and give up their food to give it to those who need it more. I only helped some tourists trying to figure out how they can get to the airport to get out of Japan. But at least, I was able to contribute a little bit. We do these things naturally without being told to. And I really like what we have in our DNAs for these behaviors :)
I had a plan to go to Portland, Oregon this weekend but I cancelled it because I don't wanna worry sick and get frustrated with limited information I could get on the other side of Pacific Ocean. I'd rather go through this with my family and friends and help those who need help. However, I am calm and hopeful for the nuclear power plants' incidents after watching this educational program explaining what is going on in Fukushima.
I know this is the worst time but at the same time, I am really happy to see how helpful we are to each other... I hope our mentality stays this way in spite of what might happen in the future.
I didn't do well in Englsih 101 but I hope I was able to get my message across. I wish you health and a very happy day :) Sending good thoughts from Tokyo, Japan
Many people outside of Japan send good thoughts and prayers and I really appreciate them. At the same time, many people say "I am glad I am not in Japan". Yes, these are awful and the worst things I have ever experienced in my life. Sometimes, it's scary to see what is happening.
However, there are good things coming out of these incidents. People are helping each other. Without being told, we are voluntarily working together to save electricity. Our offices and stores are very dark but it's okay if this is a way to save electricity. Japanese people are very good at doing things together. (Despite some thieves stealing things from empty stores.) Sure you can call me an ethnocentrist but I have never been proud of being Japanese like this. Many public facilities are accepting people who evacuated from the epicenter. People in shelter are cooking things together. Food is scarce there right now but boys are helping seniors and give up their food to give it to those who need it more. I only helped some tourists trying to figure out how they can get to the airport to get out of Japan. But at least, I was able to contribute a little bit. We do these things naturally without being told to. And I really like what we have in our DNAs for these behaviors :)
I had a plan to go to Portland, Oregon this weekend but I cancelled it because I don't wanna worry sick and get frustrated with limited information I could get on the other side of Pacific Ocean. I'd rather go through this with my family and friends and help those who need help. However, I am calm and hopeful for the nuclear power plants' incidents after watching this educational program explaining what is going on in Fukushima.
I know this is the worst time but at the same time, I am really happy to see how helpful we are to each other... I hope our mentality stays this way in spite of what might happen in the future.
I didn't do well in Englsih 101 but I hope I was able to get my message across. I wish you health and a very happy day :) Sending good thoughts from Tokyo, Japan
You have every reason to be proud of your people and nation. I am ashamed to admit that I doubt that the majority of the American public would act with the same level of compassion and dignity that your fellow countrymen are displaying if faced with a similar disaster.
I will continue to keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS))
Be proud of your countrymen. In any other country, there would be instant chaos with robberies and looting everywhere. But the Japanese have proven to be civic minded and conscientious, working together to get through this string of disasters.
The Japanese are resilient and I'm sure they will get through together.
Shigeki-san,
I have been a silent reader of your blog for quite some time, and for this post I would like to give my first comment. Living in Japan myself, my deepest gratitude to you and your countryman for the courage and resilient. Let's hope things would get better, and people in Tohoku would able to endure this difficult times.
Fid
Shigeki,
I may not express as well as the others here. I hope things will get better soon. One aspect of Japanese culture is the unity and it had been a trait I have always admire.
I've been asked since the earthquake, "Are your friends in japan all ok?"..like many others in all over the world, people here also hope nothing bad happens anymore..kureguremo okarada niwa oki wo tsukete kudasai
Hi TigerTsuki,
Thank you very much. but I am starting to get embarrassed about our government. If they were so sohpisticated, it would have been better than what is going on in there. BTW, I read some of your news media outlets about Japan. I think some of them were severely exaggereated or not true. Please do not believe everything you get from your favorite news :) Have a good one!
Hi Paul,
Thanks very much. I am sure there were some robberies and I read somewhere that some people stole something from dead bodies even!! So not all of are polit e and civil sadly :( But, we are good at helping each other and despite these theives, I hope we will work together to rebuild our country :) Have a good one!
Hi Fid,
Thank you very much for your first comment on this blog :) One thing I learened from this disaster is that we had been saying self defense force is such a waste of our taxes. But I will never say that again considering how amazing they are! Where in Japan are you? :) Have a good one and stay safe!
Hi Sgx,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment. I am sure we can overcome this and I hope things will be stable.... Have a good one!
Hi Leigh,
Thanks for your considerate remarks both in English and Japanese :) I hope everything will get better but this is the difficult time still considering what's going on in Fukushima. they say it might take months until they are stable.... I don't think we want to wait for that long! Have a good one!
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