East Japan blackout schedules
The earthquake last Friday forced 11 reactors out of action, leaving East Japan with a serious power shortfall. In order to conserve electricity and prevent unforeseen power cuts, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) is enforcing scheduled blackouts across the region. These are being spread across five 'blocks,' each of which can expect power outages of just over 3 1/2 hours a day, though there's been a lot of variation between different areas so far.
The complete list of the areas that fall into each block is only available in Japanese (click here if that's what you're after), but Tepco has made a partial list available in English. The following is a summary of which areas fall into each block, though note that only some parts of particular areas will actually be subject to the blackouts:
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
The timing of the blackouts changes rotates each day. See here for the schedule.
There's also a quick way of working out your blackout times available here. All you need is your 6-digit Japanese postcode. Instructions are clear and concise.
BLACKOUT CAUTIONS
If you are living in an apartment block, water tanks will not be refilled once they are empty during the blackouts, so prepare water in your bathtub and keep a bucket filled for flushing the toilet, and use less water.
In case of earthquakes during blackouts, charge your mobile phones beforehand. You may not have access to the internet, so stock up on batteries for the radio.
For people who are handicapped or disabled, or rely on other medical equipment, please check that your equipment has enough power and resources to last you at least three hours.
Electrical appliances, such as irons and hairdryers, etc, should remain unplugged during this time unless essential. To avoid fires, please make sure that such appliances are turned off before you leave the house.
Train lines
The best place to get English updates on train schedules at the moment is at Beerkat's Kanto Train Status page.
Free translation for non-Japanese speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
If you're trying to understand the TV news reports yourself, Harvey at JapanNewbie has compiled a helpful list of Japanese news earthquake vocabulary.
Emergency numbers
Emergency messaging service
If you're stranded and you need to leave someone a message, dial 171, then 1, then your own home phone number, then leave your message. To pick up a message, it's 171, then 2, then your home phone number (the number you think the stranded person would have left).
The numbers to call for Sendai-based foreigners: 022 265 2471 or 022 224 1919.
Ibaraki hotline
Ibaraki International Affairs Division has set up a hotline to provide support for earthquake victims. The service is available from 6am-6pm in English and Chinese: 029 301 2862.
NHK TV messaging service
If you want to send a message to someone in the affected areas where all phone lines are down, NHK will broadcast your message on their TV service. The numbers on which to place your message are 03 5452 8800, or 050 3369 9680.
Tokyo Gas
If you're still having trouble with your gas supply, call Tokyo Gas on 0570 002211 (03 5722 0111 from mobile phones). The company has English-language guides available for download here.
Google people finder
Google has started a Person Finder service, in case you're fearful for loved ones.
Facebook have a quake page for Japan-based foreigners.
Links to responsible coverage of the nuclear reactors situation
We're currently recommending keeping tabs on coverage by the Washington Post, whose layman-friendly updates have been excellent.
Elsewhere, MIT research scientist, Dr Josef Oehmen, is offering informed insight and much-needed peace of mind via this blog.
This Yahoo Q&A on the Japanese nuclear power plant crisis is also enlightening.
In general, we recommend watching sites like these for informed analysis, rather than responding to Twitter feeds, most of which are little more than scaremongering and may even be re-Tweets of formerly valuable information several days old. If in doubt, check the initial time stamp, then check the information against a credible media source.
Earthquake apps
As the aftershocks continue, you can keep keep others notified about your safety using a free iPhone app courtesy of Softbank.
Free drinks and phone charging services
Suntory vending machines have emergency levers beneath a sticker on the upper-right corners. Pull the sticker off, pull the lever firmly and you'll get free drinks.
Elsewhere, Bic Camera is offering a free phone charging service at all their stores.
Click here for: Japan earthquake: live blog from a shaking building
Monday, 21 March 2011
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Happy Ostara
Spring has finally arrived! March has roared in like a lion, and if we're really lucky, it will roll out like a lamb. Meanwhile, on or around the 21st of the month, we have Ostara to celebrate. It's the time of the vernal equinox of you live in the Northern Hemisphere, and it's a true marker that Spring has come. There are many different ways you can celebrate this Sabbat, depending on your tradition.Ostara-Many Holidays, Many Names:
The word Ostara is just one of the names applied to the celebration of the spring equinox on March 21. The Venerable Bede said the origin of the word is actually from Eostre, a Germanic goddess of spring. Of course, it's also the same time as the Christian Easter celebration, and in the Jewish faith, Passover takes place as well. For early Pagans in the Germanic countries, this was a time to celebrate planting and the new crop season. Typically, the Celtic peoples did not celebrate Ostara as a holiday, although they were in tune with the changing of the seasons.
Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre (the origin of the word "east" comes from various Germanic, Austro-Hungarian words for dawn that share the root for the word "aurora" which means " to shine"). Modern pagans have generally accepted the spelling "Ostara" which honors this goddess as our word for the Vernal Equinox.A dynasty of Persian kings known as the Achaemenians celebrated the spring equinox with the festival of No Ruz -- which means "new day." It is a celebration of hope and renewal still observed today in many Persian countries, and has its roots in Zoroastrianism. In Iran, a festival called Chahar-Shanbeh Suri takes place right before No Ruz begins, and people purify their homes and leap over fires to welcome the 13-day celebration of No Ruz.
Mad as a March Hare:
Spring equinox is a time for fertility and sowing seeds, and so nature's fertility goes a little crazy. In medieval societies in Europe, the March hare was viewed as a major fertility symbol -- this is a species of rabbit that is nocturnal most of the year, but in March when mating season begins, there are bunnies everywhere all day long. The female of the species is superfecund and can conceive a second litter while still pregnant with a first. As if that wasn't enough, the males tend to get frustrated when rebuffed by their mates, and bounce around erratically when discouraged.
The Legends of Mithras:
The story of the Roman god, Mithras, is similar to the tale of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. Born at the winter solstice and resurrected in the spring, Mithras helped his followers ascend to the realm of light after death. In one legend, Mithras, who was popular amongst members of the Roman military, was ordered by the Sun to sacrifice a white bull. He reluctantly obeyed, but at the moment when his knife entered the creature's body, a miracle took place. The bull turned into the moon, and Mithras' cloak became the night sky. Where the bull's blood fell flowers grew, and stalks of grain sprouted from its tail.
Spring Celebrations Around the World:
In ancient Rome, the followers of Cybele believed that their goddess had a consort who was born via a virgin birth. His name was Attis, and he died and was resurrected each year during the time of the vernal equinox on the Julian Calendar (between March 22 and March 25). Around the same time, the Germanic tribes honored a lunar goddess known as Ostara, who mated with a fertility god around this time of year, and then gave birth nine months later – at Yule.
The indigenous Mayan people in Central American have celebrated a spring equinox festival for ten centuries. As the sun sets on the day of the equinox on the great ceremonial pyramid, El Castillo, Mexico, its "western face...is bathed in the late afternoon sunlight. The lengthening shadows appear to run from the top of the pyramid's northern staircase to the bottom, giving the illusion of a diamond-backed snake in descent." This has been called "The Return of the Sun Serpent" since ancient times.
According to the Venerable Bede, Eostre was the Saxon version of the Germanic goddess Ostara. Her feast day was held on the full moon following the vernal equinox -- almost the identical calculation as for the Christian Easter in the west. There is very little documented evidence to prove this, but one popular legend is that Eostre found a bird, wounded, on the ground late in winter. To save its life, she transformed it into a hare. But "the transformation was not a complete one. The bird took the appearance of a hare but retained the ability to lay eggs...the hare would decorate these eggs and leave them as gifts to Eostre."
Modern Celebrations
This is a good time of year to start your seedlings. If you grow a herb garden, start getting the soil ready for late spring plantings. Celebrate the balance of light and dark as the sun begins to tip the scales, and the return of new growth is near.
Many modern Wiccans and Pagans celebrate Ostara as a time of renewal and rebirth. Take some time to celebrate the new life that surrounds you in nature -- walk in park, lay in the grass, hike through a forest. As you do so, observe all the new things beginning around you -- plants, flowers, insects, birds. Meditate upon the ever-moving Wheel of the Year, and celebrate the change of seasons.
Friday, 18 March 2011
MissMisa talks about Cosplay and stuff
Okay everyone, as promised I can now bring to you the interview with MissMisa. Cosplayer, gamer and all round cool chick, Brit born Misa has kindly allowed me to bombard her with an endless ammount of questions so I can bring you my first Cosplay segment. So sit back, relax, and let Misa tell you all about life as a Cosplayer, Hello Kitty and Vimto sweets.
MissMisa, hi and thanks for doing an interview for Joka's Web.
1. So, Cosplay, if you had to describe it to someone that had never heard of it before what would you tell them?
I'd say that cosplay is dressing up as your favourite anime or game character. Some people make their own outfits and others buy them.
2. How long have you been a Cosplayer for?
My first anime convention was November of 2009, so just over a year now.
3. What brought you into the scene?
I had a love of video games since I was a kid, and through that you learn about other forms of Japanese culture. I started studying Japanese at college, and through that I started cosplaying.
4. What character(s) have you Cosplayed as?
Tifa from Final Fantasy, Yuna from Final Fantasy, Miku Hatsune from Vocaloid (standard and Magnet versions), Luka from Vocaloid, Hakufu from Battle Vixens, Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier, Haruhi from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lisianthus from Shuffle, and Lucy from Elfen Lied.
5. Why did you choose the character(s) that you played?
I pick characters based on my interests, and I try to pick characters that suit me as well.
6. Any character(s) you're going to play in the future?
I have a huge wishlist, but the one that's currently in progress is Clover from a Nintendo DS game called 999.
7. Do you make your own costumes?
Generally no. To date I've only made one of my own costumes, which was really good fun. I plan to make my Clover cosplay too.
8. Has anyone ever made a costume for you?
Yes, I commissioned my Ranka Lee cosplay from a girl called Yuka, she's a very talented cosplayer.
9. Tell me about events and conventions you've been to. Which was the funnest?
I've been to my local convention twice, Thoughtbubble Festival, and also Amecon. I will be going to Kitacon in a couple of weeks. I really love Thoughtbubble because it's always full of the local people I know and everyone is really friendly, I like the fact it's a small con.
10. Have you ever been to Japan to Cosplay, or would you like to?
Not yet, I'm going to Japan on March 31st, though I doubt I'll be cosplaying while I'm there.
11. What do people close to you think about Cosplay?
Most of them think it's odd, I think. Not many of my friends are cosplayers, and the friends who are are friends with me through cosplay anyway. My family doesn't mind it and they think it's quite fun.
12. I see you're a budding idol after your performance as Ranka Lee at the 2010 Amekon Omake. What was that like?
Hah, to be honest it was really scary. When I was up there, I was thinking 'why did I do this again?' The crowd seemed 10 times bigger than it was and I was just really nervous. They were having problems with the microphones for the girl before me, so I was pushed on stage early, which in the end was a good thing otherwise I think I'd have just cried, haha.
13. Would you ever do another live performance at a convention?
To be honest, I doubt it. I just thought it'd be fun and wanted to see what it was like. I've done it now and I'll mark it down as an experience, haha.
14. Do you think Cosplaying will ever be accepted by the majority in Britain?
I just think people think it's odd. I don't think people care overly much about what others are doing, and most people are just interested in what we are doing rather than being negative about it.
15. Where do you mainly draw your inspiration from?
There are a ton of great cosplayers in the UK that I really admire, but really I just do it because it's fun.
16. Would you say that Cosplay is sexy?
No, not really. I mean, it can be, it depends on the character. I usually do the 'cutesy' type of characters, so that's how it usually is for me.
17. Do you really get into character when you Cosplay?
Hah, in terms of acting, not really. But if someone asks for a photo or I'm in a masquerade then I'll always try my best to reflect the personality of the character, it just looks better in photos if you try and be more dynamic.
18. What advice would you give someone starting out in Cosplay?
I'd say that you should pick a character you love and that suits you. Be prepared for critisism, but be confident in yourself and always have fun with it.
19. Those who photograph players are called Camera Boys. Who takes your photos?
Some of my photos are taken by me or friends, others are by people at conventions, I've had my picture taken by Blasteh (very talented cosplay photographer, please check out his wonderful work http://blasteh.deviantart.com/ and I've also worked with Sam Rennison who is also a great guy, check out his stuff too please! (www.samrennisonphotography.
20. What do you like most about Cosplay?
Meeting people. It gives you something to talk about and it's really easy to make new friends if they like the series you're cosplaying from.
21. Anyone (Cosplayer or otherwise) that you'd like to give props to?
Well, I really like Yuka's cosplay, who made my Ranka Lee costume. Jesschii always has lovely cosplays, I hope they don't mind me mentioning them! Everyone at Leeds Cosplay Group is amazing. I'd also give props to the kick ass photographers!
22. Anything you'd like to add that hasn't been asked?
Well, I guess I'll mention that I run Bradford Anime Society. We are holding an event to raise money for the Japanese Tsunami Appeal on the 9th April, and I'd also encourage those who can to donate to the appeal. Thanks!
About MissMisa
1. If little girls are made out of "sugar and spice and all things nice", what's a MissMisa made out of?
Haha, Hello Kitty related stuff? I'm a big fan of Hello Kitty. I also like vimto sweets and cake, so yeah, I'm made out of that. Nomnom.
2. I read that you're studying Computer animation at Uni. Are you hoping to get into the games industry in the future?
Yeah definitely. It's one of my big passions. I do usability testing for Team 17 on occasion and games are something I've always been interested in. Even more so than cosplay!
3. Speaking of games, what's your fave game at the moment?
I'm currently addicted to Pokemon Black, but my favourite game of all time is gotta be one of the Zelda games.
4. Being an arty type, would our readers ever see any of your work in the future?
I do have a deviantart with my work on, and a concept art development blog which I'm working on for one of my Uni modules.
5. Fave music?
I like rock, industrial, jpop, jrock and kpop. Anything goes really.
6. Tea/Coffee or Other?
I like chocolate milkshake! But I always have tea in the morning.
7. What do you love most about Japan?
On the whole, the people. The Japanese people whom I've met have always been lovely and polite. As well as this, I think they have a strong sense of their own culture and a desire to preserve it, which is nice to see.
Ah, so there you have it. I hope you enjoyed and do check back soon for more interviews with people in the know. Thanks also to MissMisa, it was a pleasure.
To find out more about the lovely MissMisa you can check out these sites:
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| Tifa Lockheart (As featured in Neo) |
1. So, Cosplay, if you had to describe it to someone that had never heard of it before what would you tell them?
I'd say that cosplay is dressing up as your favourite anime or game character. Some people make their own outfits and others buy them.
2. How long have you been a Cosplayer for?
My first anime convention was November of 2009, so just over a year now.
3. What brought you into the scene?
I had a love of video games since I was a kid, and through that you learn about other forms of Japanese culture. I started studying Japanese at college, and through that I started cosplaying.
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| Miku Hatsune Magnet Version |
Tifa from Final Fantasy, Yuna from Final Fantasy, Miku Hatsune from Vocaloid (standard and Magnet versions), Luka from Vocaloid, Hakufu from Battle Vixens, Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier, Haruhi from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lisianthus from Shuffle, and Lucy from Elfen Lied.
5. Why did you choose the character(s) that you played?
I pick characters based on my interests, and I try to pick characters that suit me as well.
6. Any character(s) you're going to play in the future?
I have a huge wishlist, but the one that's currently in progress is Clover from a Nintendo DS game called 999.
7. Do you make your own costumes?
Generally no. To date I've only made one of my own costumes, which was really good fun. I plan to make my Clover cosplay too.
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| Ranka Lee |
Yes, I commissioned my Ranka Lee cosplay from a girl called Yuka, she's a very talented cosplayer.
9. Tell me about events and conventions you've been to. Which was the funnest?
I've been to my local convention twice, Thoughtbubble Festival, and also Amecon. I will be going to Kitacon in a couple of weeks. I really love Thoughtbubble because it's always full of the local people I know and everyone is really friendly, I like the fact it's a small con.
10. Have you ever been to Japan to Cosplay, or would you like to?
Not yet, I'm going to Japan on March 31st, though I doubt I'll be cosplaying while I'm there.
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| Miku Hatsune |
Most of them think it's odd, I think. Not many of my friends are cosplayers, and the friends who are are friends with me through cosplay anyway. My family doesn't mind it and they think it's quite fun.
12. I see you're a budding idol after your performance as Ranka Lee at the 2010 Amekon Omake. What was that like?
Hah, to be honest it was really scary. When I was up there, I was thinking 'why did I do this again?' The crowd seemed 10 times bigger than it was and I was just really nervous. They were having problems with the microphones for the girl before me, so I was pushed on stage early, which in the end was a good thing otherwise I think I'd have just cried, haha.
13. Would you ever do another live performance at a convention?
To be honest, I doubt it. I just thought it'd be fun and wanted to see what it was like. I've done it now and I'll mark it down as an experience, haha.
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| Sonsaku Hakufu |
I just think people think it's odd. I don't think people care overly much about what others are doing, and most people are just interested in what we are doing rather than being negative about it.
15. Where do you mainly draw your inspiration from?
There are a ton of great cosplayers in the UK that I really admire, but really I just do it because it's fun.
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| Cat Maid |
No, not really. I mean, it can be, it depends on the character. I usually do the 'cutesy' type of characters, so that's how it usually is for me.
17. Do you really get into character when you Cosplay?
Hah, in terms of acting, not really. But if someone asks for a photo or I'm in a masquerade then I'll always try my best to reflect the personality of the character, it just looks better in photos if you try and be more dynamic.
18. What advice would you give someone starting out in Cosplay?
I'd say that you should pick a character you love and that suits you. Be prepared for critisism, but be confident in yourself and always have fun with it.
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| Miku Hatsune Magnet Version |
Some of my photos are taken by me or friends, others are by people at conventions, I've had my picture taken by Blasteh (very talented cosplay photographer, please check out his wonderful work http://blasteh.deviantart.com/ and I've also worked with Sam Rennison who is also a great guy, check out his stuff too please! (www.samrennisonphotography.
20. What do you like most about Cosplay?
Meeting people. It gives you something to talk about and it's really easy to make new friends if they like the series you're cosplaying from.
21. Anyone (Cosplayer or otherwise) that you'd like to give props to?
Well, I really like Yuka's cosplay, who made my Ranka Lee costume. Jesschii always has lovely cosplays, I hope they don't mind me mentioning them! Everyone at Leeds Cosplay Group is amazing. I'd also give props to the kick ass photographers!
22. Anything you'd like to add that hasn't been asked?
Well, I guess I'll mention that I run Bradford Anime Society. We are holding an event to raise money for the Japanese Tsunami Appeal on the 9th April, and I'd also encourage those who can to donate to the appeal. Thanks!
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| Shia Shuffle Lisinathus |
1. If little girls are made out of "sugar and spice and all things nice", what's a MissMisa made out of?
Haha, Hello Kitty related stuff? I'm a big fan of Hello Kitty. I also like vimto sweets and cake, so yeah, I'm made out of that. Nomnom.
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| Hello Kitty Lolita |
Yeah definitely. It's one of my big passions. I do usability testing for Team 17 on occasion and games are something I've always been interested in. Even more so than cosplay!
3. Speaking of games, what's your fave game at the moment?
I'm currently addicted to Pokemon Black, but my favourite game of all time is gotta be one of the Zelda games.
4. Being an arty type, would our readers ever see any of your work in the future?
I do have a deviantart with my work on, and a concept art development blog which I'm working on for one of my Uni modules.
5. Fave music?
I like rock, industrial, jpop, jrock and kpop. Anything goes really.
6. Tea/Coffee or Other?
I like chocolate milkshake! But I always have tea in the morning.
7. What do you love most about Japan?
On the whole, the people. The Japanese people whom I've met have always been lovely and polite. As well as this, I think they have a strong sense of their own culture and a desire to preserve it, which is nice to see.
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| Miku Hatsune Magnet Version |
To find out more about the lovely MissMisa you can check out these sites:
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Donate to Japanese Red Cross Society
JAPANESE RED CROSS SOCIETY｜Japan／Earthquake Donation
We heartily appreciate your kind offer of donation.
If you want to donate money to the affected population of earthquake and tsunami, please contact your national Red Cross/Crescent society, which may have already launched fundraising campaign within your country.
If your national society doesn’t collect donation or you wish to send your donations directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society, please direct your fund to the following bank account. If you need the receipt of your fund, please state so clearly in the comment section of the bank transfer order. All the fund received under this account will be transferred to the Distribution Committee, which is formed around the local government of the disaster-affected prefecture and to be distributed directly among the affected population of earthquake and tsunami,
Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Name of Branch: Ginza
Account No.: 8047670 (Ordinary Account)
SWIFT Code: SMBC JP JT
Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society
Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN
Thank you once again for your generous offer. It is surely the source of encouragement for the affected population in Japan.
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
First ShelterBoxes arrive in Japan
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| A child cycles on a patch of clear road among the devastation in tsunami hit Minamisanriku. Photograph: Lasse Petersen |
Reports from Japan say upward of half a million people have lost their homes in the disaster and emergency shelters are already overcrowded. It is feared that tens of thousands could have lost their lives.
An initial consignment of ShelterBoxes has arrived in Tokyo after flying from London Heathrow in the UK. Hundreds more are expected to follow in the coming days with thousands more on standby should they be needed.
The north-east coast of Japan’s main island Honshu faced the full impact of Friday’s tsunami and reports from the region say roads, rail, power and ports have all been destroyed. Freezing temperatures and snowfall are also compounding the gravity of the situation.
ShelterBox Head of Operations John Leach expects there to be a significant need for emergency shelter in Japan’s north.
‘We’re still very much in the search and rescue phase and information gathering process of the disaster,’ he said.
‘Damaged infrastructure and a severe lack of fuel are making it extremely difficult for anyone to reach the remote north of Japan where we expect the greatest humanitarian need to be.
‘Our team are dealing with a shortage of fuel, food and water. At this time they are unable to head further north. We continue to assess all options available for our continued response and closely monitor the safety of our team.’
In the last 48 hours, ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) members Mark Pearson (UK) and Lasse Petersen (AU) have been working in and around Sendai, the closest city to the earthquake’s epicentre. While there they visited one of many schools which are being used to shelter people who have been displaced. They say that many of these emergency centres have already become overcrowded and people are having to be turned away from them.
They have now returned to Tokyo to consolidate the current position with fellow team members John Diksa (FR) and David Eby (US) who have been working in the capital to clear logistical pathways. The team has been fully supported by Japan’s Rotary network and in the coming days they will continue to forge partnerships with other organisations heading up the relief effort.
ShelterBox Founder and CEO Tom Henderson added: ‘Our supporters around the globe have been moved to act by the situation unfolding in Japan.
‘Their generosity will ensure we can respond in whatever way required to the need in Japan as well as providing emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies to families across the world who lose everything when disaster strikes.’
Monday, 14 March 2011
Amidst all the destruction...
Wolfmom posted this pic showing an SDF soldier with a little tot. A much needed positive image after all the photos of devastation we've seen.
We want to support Japan
kouichisan directed me towards a facebook group which I think has some merit. Read on:
A new group has been started on Facebook called We want to support Japan.
Group Founder Yuki Kondo has this to say:
"As you may already know about the huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Quite a lot of people have contacted me worring about Japan. How lovely. So we know that many of us want to help the people in Japan.We are the group of international students from japan. Although we are currently away from home, we bilieve that there are something we can do about it.
If you would like to show some donation, the Japanese students in University of Huddersfield would like to collect some donation at our uni. We shall send the money to red cross Japan later on. Time and place are not confirmed yet, but I will let you know as soon as it's set.
International students from Japan! Let's do something for our home countries. If you want to do similar project in your uni, feel free to comunicate on this group.
Any one from any where, it would be great if we can show our support to there even though it would be a little."
You can find the group HERE
A new group has been started on Facebook called We want to support Japan.
Group Founder Yuki Kondo has this to say:
"As you may already know about the huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Quite a lot of people have contacted me worring about Japan. How lovely. So we know that many of us want to help the people in Japan.We are the group of international students from japan. Although we are currently away from home, we bilieve that there are something we can do about it.
If you would like to show some donation, the Japanese students in University of Huddersfield would like to collect some donation at our uni. We shall send the money to red cross Japan later on. Time and place are not confirmed yet, but I will let you know as soon as it's set.
International students from Japan! Let's do something for our home countries. If you want to do similar project in your uni, feel free to comunicate on this group.
Any one from any where, it would be great if we can show our support to there even though it would be a little."
You can find the group HERE
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