「pray for japan」という言葉で、Google で画像検索すると、世界中の人たちが作った日本を応援する画像が見れます。私はこれらの画像を見ているだけで、なんだか涙がでそうになりました。
From a friend from Chiba— An old man spilled out “What’s going to happen next?” A young boy, probably in high-school, sitting next to the old man replied, “It’s okay. Hang on for just a little while. When we grow up, I swear we will fix everything back together again.” The boy kept rubbing the old man’s back. A bright future, that’s what’s next! [@nekoshima83]
United Nations quotes “Japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors— we will do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING we can at this very difficult time.” [@akitosk]
I pray for Japan.We live in the only one earth, and we are all one family.I feel hurt, and my tears won’t stop.But, there is hope by you. Seoul, Korea [@Suyeon725]
When I checked the emergency backpack, there was a message that my dad wrote 40years ago. “Have a sunshine in your heart. Have a song on your lips.” —I will write a message on a new emergency backpack that will encourage the people who see. [@ritz29]
So busy traffic. Only one car can go across the traffic light per one blue light, but I was moved to see people drive gently with giving their way. Some intersecions has been completly stopped for more than 5 min., but I’ve neber heard any horn sounds except the sounds said “Thank you” for 10 hours. I was sceard, but also I’ve had warming time, and came to like Japan more. [@micakom]
People buying things at scattering supermarkets, with picking up thing fell off, and making line to pay. Elder person who gave his seat to a pregnant mother, even in a crowded train which just started the operation. Foreigners shocked by these sight. These must be real. Amazing, Japan. [@kiritansu]
Dear our people in Japan— Don’t forget your kindness. Don’t forget to lend a hand, to help others, and the heart to forgive. You are not alone. We are with you. [From the staff of “Ultraman”]
A gentleman from Israel came up to me and said something in Hebrew. I had no idea what he was saying, when a friend of mine, a Palestinian, translated for me what he said. “Is Japan okay? I will be praying very hard.” The two gentlemen, Israeli and Palestinian, were shaking hands with a smile. I was moved to tears. [@malines_chico]
I walked four long hours. The streets were flooded with people, but everybody all quietly walked in order. Convenience stores and drug stores, supermarkets and gas stations— they all just kept on working. Internets managed to stay stable despite the quakes, so many places were opened for people that couldn’t go back home, and the trains somehow recovered and ran throughout the night. Japan kicks butt!! It doesn’t matter what we rank in GDP. [@resaku]
M9.0 marks it as the biggest earthquake ever. Let us mark our love and energy to reconstruct as the biggest ever. [@junyaishikawa]
My two year old son was putting his shoes on himself saying “I’m going to go arrest the Earthquake!” I realized that inside a tiny body, there is a lot of courage and Justice. Everyone, lets stand strong and get through this. [@hirata_hironobu]
“Operation Tomodachi”
- name of the relief operation by the US troops
Last night, as I was walking home from college, I saw a lady at the bakery giving out free bread to everybody. It was way past store hours, and the streets were full of people. It encouraged me a lot to see people trying to help others at their own extent. Tokyo wasn’t such a cold place afterall. [@ayakishimoto]
I received an email from my Korean friend: “The only country to have experienced nuclear attacks. The country that lost the WWII. The country that suffers from typhoons every year and the earthquakes. However, isn’t Japan the country that always stood up and overcame such difficulties? Gambare. Gambare.” FYI, I am crying right now. [@copedy]
When the lights go out, there is somebody that comes to fix it. When the water runs out, there is somebody that comes to fix it. When there is an accident at the nuke plant, there is somebody that comes to fix it. There is ALWAYS somebody that comes. Even when we are all inside thinking “God damn it!” there is always somebody out there in the cold that comes to fix it. [@yoh22222]
An old man was rescued after being stranded in a house for 42 hours. He smiled at the camera, “I’ve experienced the tsunami at Chili. I’ve seen everybody get back on their feet. I know we can do it.” [@mameo65]
Last night when I was tired out waiting for the train at the station, the homeless people gave me one of their cardboards to prevent the cold… even though we usually ignore them in daily life… So warm. [@aquarius_rabbit]
“Nights were never this dark, and I never realized how beautiful the stars were. Sendai, look up and keep your heads high.” [From conversation overheard at evacuation camp]
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