From March 11th
PUBLISHED ON: 13th, AUGUST of 2016
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Arigato from Japan Earthquake Victims
People say we can remember the "Friendship" in this earthquake.
But as the questionnaire of NHK that I wrote said, the 43% victims feel for the earthquake the friendship be weaker than before the earthquake. The victims says "some people of other prefecture are saying, we won't except the refuse of the houses broken. In the TV everyone says about the friendship. What is Friendship...?" This video will makes you to think. Please just watch it! |
Bibliography
- J. (2011). Arigato from Japan Earthquake Victims. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-sWdAQsYg
- J. (2011). Arigato from Japan Earthquake Victims. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-sWdAQsYg
Supports of the World
Sympathy messages, donations money, the provision of relief supplies, etc. It was asked a lot of offers of dispatch of the support team from the countries and region. Support team of national were more than 20. This time, I will introduce some of the cheer and supports which was sent from abroad.
The United States of America
OPERATION TOMODACHI
The Operation Tomodachi is the name of operation of the rescue and reconstruction assistance which USA's army did in the earthquake. For the magnitude of the scale, the Operation Tomodachi was unparalleled in history. 24,000 soldiers, 190 aircraft and 24 warships was participated. In addition, the soldiers was gathered by volunteer, not by the government.
This operation make a lot of helps to Japan. The US Air Force has been airlifted relief material and the marines began to deliver to the disaster area. The most surprise thing of this was the US navy come with a nuclear-powered aircraft "Ronald Reagan". This aircraft is 333 m for side. This corresponds the overall length is three long side of the soccer field, the height from the surface of the water is huge size of 20-story building. An expert to this says "Only to going, in total it uses more than 2 billion US dollar. Also about 5,000 of the soldiers who were aboard the aircraft come and they work in the coastal areas such as the transport of relief and search of victims. The activities was carried out about 80 days.
In the United States of the net community, an American soldiers who participated in this operation, wrote a letter to his sister.
"I'm feeling most glad in my army life now, I want you to know it. I also experience intense combat in Iraq, it can't compare with that. I kill people if it is in the instruction, because I am a soldiers, even destroy the houses of others. But, it 's not that I want. But, the thing that I want, is to protect the lives of people. When I have finished this operation, I think for the first time I can straight to go to see you. Days of just drink to disguise myself? Anymore. Let's go to mother's tomb together. I think she'll be proud of me if is now." |
Nice to meet you |
The Minister of Defense at the time Toshimi Kitazawa said、
"I would like to praise and thanks to US Army. I never feel proud like now as a allies county of the United States. "
"I would like to praise and thanks to US Army. I never feel proud like now as a allies county of the United States. "
Bibliography
- 3.11に活躍...今なお感謝が止まない「トモダチ作戦」とは? - NAVER まとめ. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2145768692831074201
- 『知られざる東日本大震災の米軍「トモダチ作戦」』. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://ameblo.jp/kandoukotoba/entry-11988162295.html
PHOTO GET BY
- M. (n.d.). Operation TOMODACHI. Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://masatonet.exblog.jp/15513620/
- 写真広場. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/feature/photo-square/201510/CK2015100102100010.html
- 3.11に活躍...今なお感謝が止まない「トモダチ作戦」とは? - NAVER まとめ. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2145768692831074201
- 『知られざる東日本大震災の米軍「トモダチ作戦」』. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://ameblo.jp/kandoukotoba/entry-11988162295.html
PHOTO GET BY
- M. (n.d.). Operation TOMODACHI. Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://masatonet.exblog.jp/15513620/
- 写真広場. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/feature/photo-square/201510/CK2015100102100010.html
Republic of Korea
During three days after the earthquake, six countries (South Korea, the United States, Singapore, China, Switzerland, Germany) has entered to the disaster area. Among them, the fastest country which send a rescue team to the next day, was Japanese neighbor, South Korea. March 12, the rescue dog team (5 people and 2 rescue dog), in March 14 some support members which were 102 people were send. In total a large scale which was 107 staff of rescue team was active in such as Sendai, Miyagi. Together with the police, using the rescue dogs and equipment, they employed the rescue and search activity of missing persons to place where the damage was bigger.
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
Russian Federation
Russian government has sent a rescue team of emergency in Japan, which has very good experience. On March 16, 75 people has started its activities in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. The next day hey join also 79 people and worked to rescue and search activities of the missing persons in the total of 150 or more people. The captain said "Japan is a great nation. Even in such a disaster, does not even crying, looting and blame the people, they are also doing the work silently." He sent a strong massage to the Japanese people. |
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
Republic of Austria
The Australian Government has sent an emergency team of 2 dogs and 72 fireman. They expand the search and rescue activities in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, which has received the devastating damage by the huge tsunami. And they donated many products to camp, such as medical products, tents, fuel, water, and food. All four aircraft (C17) that Australian troops have, three aircraft have been introduced for the transport support. Along with Matsumoto Minister of Foreign Affairs on April 23, Gillard Australia Prime Minister of Austria visited the Minami Sanriku which had a huge damage. Gillard Prime Minister said "Japanese are brave and fortitude", And she gave the koala and kangaroo plush toy to children of the other affected areas. And also cranes of origami are gived to Gillard Prime minister as an appreciation from the children.
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
Republic of South Africa
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South African government sent 45 staff in total, which was"Rescue South Africa (RSA)". Is a NGO group which there have very good results of active in the Haiti earthquake of January 2010. They have high technology machines and special cameras etc. They are high professionals group. It was the only rescue team in a foreign teams, which brought and searched with a rubber dinghy on the water/ The Sincere and honest attitude of RSA members evoke a deep gratitude to Japanese police, support teams of other countries, and to people of the affected areas. And they gave 2010 World Cup official ball with encouragement message to residents have been evacuated of Iwanuma, Miyagi prefecture which was the place where they acted mainly.
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
LOGO GET BY
- RESCUE South Africa (@ResQSA) Influencer Profile | Klear. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://klear.com/profile/ResQSA
State of Israel
The first time that sent a medical support team as a foreign government was the State of Israel at this earthquake. Israel medical support team that came to Japan was on March 27th, with 14 doctors, 7 nurses, and others engineer. A total of 53 people including an interpreter. They opened a clinic with the testing equipment in Minamisanriku, Miyagi which has received a lot of tsunami damage.
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
PHOTO GET BY
- NDRF gets its first woman commanding officer in Commandment Rekha Nambiar. (2015). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ndrf-gets-its-first-woman-commanding-officer-in-commandment-rekha-nambiar-2114156
LOGO GET BY
- Israeli Rescue Team returns from the Philippines after two weeks and more than 2,600 patients. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://todaynewsline.com/israeli-rescue-team-returns-from-the-philippines-after-two-weeks-and-more-than-2600-patients/2213967/
Republic of India
Indian government has sent the NDRF which is 46 people. NDRF was founded in 2005 in response to the Sumatra earthquake and Indian Ocean tsunami. The activities of this time in Japan was the first overseas deployment. The mainly act was to search missing persons in the Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, whach was destroyed by the tsunami. Many Japanese was tribute to the act attachment of NDRF.
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
LOGO GET BY
- NDRF gets its first woman commanding officer in Commandment Rekha Nambiar. (2015). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ndrf-gets-its-first-woman-commanding-officer-in-commandment-rekha-nambiar-2114156
People's Republic of China![]() The premier of China Wen Jiabao expressed “deep sympathy” and solicitude to the Japanese government and people. And instead of Chinese government, offered whatever aid that is necessary. According the director of the Earthquake Administration of China, their rescue team has gathered by its members, equipment, materials and medicines in place. Bibliography - United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.ukro.org/ PHOTO GET BY China Acts Fast In Aiding Japan Post-Earthquake. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.npr.org/2011/03/15/134567659/china-acts-fast-in-aiding-japan-post-earthquake |
Kingdom of Thailand The Foreign Ministry of Thailand reportedly offered 165,000 US dollar to Japan and more contributions when the extent of the damage is clearly known.
Bibliography - United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.ukro.org/ PHOTO GET BY Williams, D. (2011). What a farce! UK aid workers jet in to Japan only to fly straight back out again after being 'foiled by British Embassy red tape' Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1366871/Japan-tsunami-earthquake-UK-aid-workers-foiled-British-Embassy-red-tape.html |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Britain’s Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ said her thoughts and prayers to the Japanese people. The Government of the United Kingdom promise its support for Japanese emergency response and offered to send rescue teams and other specialists.
Bibliography - United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.ukro.org/ PHOTO GET BY - Williams, D. (2011). What a farce! UK aid workers jet in to Japan only to fly straight back out again after being 'foiled by British Embassy red tape' Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1366871/Japan-tsunami-earthquake-UK-aid-workers-foiled-British-Embassy-red-tape.html LOGO GET BY - APAN Community. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from https://community.apan.org/hadr/japan_earthquake/b/updates/archive/2011/03/11/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-update |
Republic of Turkey![]() Turkey's support team is made up of a total of 32 people including medical personnel of the members of the 22 adults and 5 People. In addition, it carried cargo machine equipment (3 work vehicle) to Japan Bibliography - United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.ukro.org/ PHOTO GET BY - Husky on the rocks: Fethiye UMKE to the rescue - Fethiye Times. (2016). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.fethiyetimes.com/news/44-news/16843-husky-on-the-rocks-fethiye-umke-to-the-rescue.htm |
France: reported they were prepared to offer whatever assistance was required.
Switzerland: has offered rescue teams
Poland: has offered firefighters
Singapore: has civil defense forces on standby
Switzerland: has offered rescue teams
Poland: has offered firefighters
Singapore: has civil defense forces on standby
Bibliography
- 外務省: わかる!国際情勢 世界が日本に差し伸べた支援の手~東日本大震災での各国・地域支援チームの活躍. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/pr/wakaru/topics/vol73/
- United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://www.ukro.org/
Various support activities
Pokémon GO is good compatibility to disaster area to reconstruction
(Niantic Japan corporation president)
The developer company of PokémonGO held a press conference in 10th August in 4 Prefecture of Japan (Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima and Kumamoto). They announced efforts to help tourism reconstruction of the affected disaster by the PokémonGO.
PokémonGO is location-based game that have the explosive popularity. For the characteristic of game which walks around the outdoors in one hand the smartphone, it is has also been problematic for the driving while playing the game. The PokémonGO's attractive effect by such as Poke stop and Gym, makes efforts to take advantages of the games to regional development. And it has begun in many places. The Miyagi prefectural governor, Yoshihiro Murai thought the PokémonGO can contribute to the reconstruction of earthquake areas. He also stated that "I want to take advantages of the characteristics which is play the game by walking on their own feet." This idea will make many impacts. Not only to the direct damage was received by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Kumamoto earthquake, also as a method to prevent a decrease in tourist arrivals, and make people more active than now. Because Unemployed(no job people) will be "active". (by the Niantic Japan corporation president) |
Bibliography
- ポケモンGOで被災地支援を。ナイアンティックと被災4県が観光復興推進における連携を発表 - Engadget Japanese. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://japanese.engadget.com/2016/08/09/go-4/
LOGO GET BY
- [PokemonGO]zenfone goでプレイする方法 他の非対応端末でもプレイできるようになります. (2016). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://daichan.club/android/1035
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LOGO GET BY
- [PokemonGO]zenfone goでプレイする方法 他の非対応端末でもプレイできるようになります. (2016). Retrieved August 14, 2016, from http://daichan.club/android/1035
Search in Yahoo will a cheer
In the disaster area, there are people who are suffering not still attentive assistance.
In Yahoo! JAPAN, from March 11, 2014 "Search for 3.11 it will support" project started. A Fund-raising activities are being carried out. As a way of fundraising, you have to search just the keyword "3.11" in Yahoo! JAPAN until 12 p.m. of 11th March to 11:59 p.m. Is $ 0.1 are fund each person who searched, areas affected from Yahoo! JAPAN engaged in the reconstruction it will be donated to the organization. 2015 was donated $ 285,772.28. Method:
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Bibliography
- 東日本大震災から5年、「あの日」を今一度考える。私達に出来ることは?. (2016). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://blog.commucom.jp/blog/16327
- 東日本大震災から5年、「あの日」を今一度考える。私達に出来ることは?. (2016). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://blog.commucom.jp/blog/16327
Rise Again, Japan!
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- R. (2011). Rise Again, Japan! 日本語字幕付き. Retrieved August 14, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N7Jb5ssgmM
- R. (2011). Rise Again, Japan! 日本語字幕付き. Retrieved August 14, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N7Jb5ssgmM