You have no idea what you’re talking about. There are not 24/7 calls for help, food drives, blanket drives, etc., because the Japanese are already doing that, and WERE doing it, without any fanfare as soon as the dust began settling.
If you go to any kuyakusho or kaikan in any major city you will see sign directing people to the rooms where they can drop off their donated items. Those rooms are generally full floor to ceiling with overflow outside.
Right now, the refugees in the affected areas are starting to request other items because they have all the blankets they need. They are requesting things like disposable razors, toothbrushes, underwear and socks, because they have been wearing the same clothes since the event.
And as a 25 year resident of Japan, I can assure you I know damn well what I am talking about.
“And as a 25 year resident of Japan, I can assure you I know damn well what I am talking about.”
The Japanese have always been very willing to turn away from those that need help amongst them. It is their culture.
Glad to see you are OK.
Tet.
Thanks, Ronin...
Do you know which charities get help to Japan the fastest?
With Haiti, it seems many charities sat on much of the money for a long time.
Good to see you and to hear from you!! Our media in the U.S. has blacked out any news about aid, rescue, recovery and all the struggles the Japanese people are now going through. It is shameful and , to me, that is where the real coldness is; as though people here do not or should not care about the humanitarian crisis.