Freepers, how about sending a quick e-mail, or fax, or phone call in, to the EMBASSY OF JAPAN TO THE UNITED STATES right now, thanking their government for being different than the French or the Germans, and for standing with us and with history in the "Coalition of the Willing"?
Below is the contact information for the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. Why not also "cc" some of the mainline daily newspapers in Japan to also show them US citizens' support of our friends? (Comments in simple English, short sentences would be the best!)
Yomiuri Shimbun Daily News: webmaster@yomiuri.co.jp
Ashahi Shimbun Daily News: kouhou@mx.asahi-np.co.jp
Mainichi Shimbun Daily News: simen@mbx.mainichi.co.jp
Thank you, Japan!
Handy e-mail links:
Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C: eojjicc@erols.com
Yomiuri Shimbun Daily News: webmaster@yomiuri.co.jp
Ashahi Shimbun Daily News: kouhou@mx.asahi-np.co.jp
Mainichi Shimbun Daily News: simen@mbx.mainichi.co.jp
Powell should follow this up with the gift of an entire Aircraft Carrier Battle Group and a handwritten note: "You may now re-arm with our blessing."
"I would like to express my deepest, humble gratitude to the government and the people of the mighty, noble Empire of Japan, for their support of our President and our nation, in a difficult and dangerous time, against a ruthless and cruel tyrant. America is truly a blessed nation, that time would turn our once most-feared enemy, into our loyal ally.
America remembers well the fearsome warrior spirit of Japan, and is honored and emboldened by its friendship. For if Japan stands beside us, there will be none who could stand against us.
Long live Freedom and Peace. Long Live Japan."
I want the sentiment to translate correctly, and am not sure how terms like "Long live" work in Japanese.