クララの八百八町: 808 Towns

The Twitter Voice of Japan X #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org), now I have also received comments via Mangaka Hebizo-sensei's website.

Kanaria-Modoki
Please let me express my gratitude on behalf of the Japanese people. Thank you so so much for everybody abroad. In the region I live we do not have that much damage so we are focussing on donations. Knowing that you support us, even though there recently has been a big earthquake in New Zealand, even though there are tensions in the diplomatic relations between Russia, China and Korea, makes it difficult to find words to express my thanks. Thank you very much.

KM
In these last days, we have learned how kindness can cross boarders of political and religious beliefs. With your support we can keep up our good spirit. I am deeply moved by your kindness.

Anonymous:
I thought I would die in the earthquake. But I didn't. One of my best friends did die.(s)he just isn't there anymore. I believe that (s)he is living on somewhere else. All I do now is pray. I heard that abroad people are also praying for us - that made me really happy. I just want to say thank you.

The Twitter Voice of Japan IX #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@naco_kinaco
Japan is the country of the rising sun and there is never a morning the sun does not rise. The Japanese letter for morning, 朝, also includes a part whose meaning is "moon", 月. As long as we all see the same sun and the same moon, things will be alright. Thank you world!

@mikko373
Thank you for your kindness towards Japan. I am very touched. If - IF ever something happens to you, we will come to your help. Because borders don't matter!

@7144874
"Thank you very much
Your helping hands in these times
we will not forget."
What a great project. This is my haiku-rhythm entry. Rather than 140 twitter letters, it's only 17 Japanese syllables.

@fu_co46
Everybody abroad: Thank you for your financial and mental support, it is very encouraging. We will not give up. Seeing that there are so many people supporting us, I think that world peace might even become a reality. Let's work together on this.

@kj_ito
Even though the entire country is above an active fault zone, Japan has a total of 53 nuclear reactors. Totally Crazy. Many risks come along with nuclear power, but the risks of a nuclear accident are not at tolerable level in our case. We should stop all nuclear power immediately and become the world leader in alternative energy. If we survive all this that is.

more tomorrow at about 9pm JST

The Twitter Voice of Japan VIII #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@tetra2828
Thank you so much for your smiles, for your prayers, for your kindness. This really gives us strength and courage. (From a mother in Iwate Prefecture)

@ujikenorio
I am utmost grateful for your friendship. I hope that these terrible events will be a chance for every single one on earth to overcome the differences between their cultures and traditions and become true friends. Thank you so very much.

@tamutyu
I just want to get back to normal life.

@Yuppi516
We will give all we got to rebuild this country. I want this country to change. A world without nuclear power plants. In order to do this, we will not only need your financial support, but also knowledge and wisdom.

As always, more tomorrow!

The Twitter Voice of Japan VII #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@ycarf
Thank you! I have probably never felt so much that Japan was a part of the global community. I will never forget your kindness and will tell the world about it! There are people on this planet who also have a hard time right now.

@momoao
Thank you everybody for your support. I am not immediately in one of the afflicted areas, but I also have donated. Please continue your favour and think of us!

@tetra2828
Dear oil tycoons in Arabia. For you, it might be just a small amount. But please give us some petrol to make the petrol stands in the afflicted areas working again. In these areas, having petrol is the difference between life or death. If you can help us somehow, we promise to return the favour!

@Mari64Mari
I am so happy about everybody's support! Thank you so much  (.;´;_ゝ;`:,) thank you soo soo much! (.;´;_ゝ;`:,)

please come again tomorrow!

The Twitter Voice of Japan VI #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@yurijuli
Thanks Clara! Hats off to your ability to take action (and hats off to your Japanese skills)

@MomeBomu
Thank you very much for your efforts from so far away. I only have my words to express my gratitude.

@kahvikiitos
Dear Clara, everybody in Germany. I am deeply indepted to you and your kindness. I still haven't managed to get into contact with my family in Tohoku and thinking of the news, it all seems so unreal. Your support is a great help in these hard times.Herzlichen Dank!

@Yuppi516
The afterquakes don't stop, new earthquakes here and there, then the nuclear power plants... We are all very weak, both physically and mentally. We need comfort and encouragement. I just want to keep up our omoiyari-spirit, the Japanese considerateness! Please not only lend us your financial but also your emotional support!

@keijiyoshii
My Japanese friends who live abroad are feeling very guilty. If only they could find out their families are fine, they could at least be happy about their families save and sound

@pomomi
Those who care Japan, thank you. Though we are in the situation, we do what we can do. Japan will be fine as long as you guys support us. The whole world, I appreciate you.

and again, yet more again to come tomorrow!

The Twitter Voice of Japan V #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@goahead85
I have only gone back on electricity right now and have learned just now how much financial and emotional support we are receiving from outside. Please let me just say this - thank you very much, please continue to support us.

@luftkatze
Everybody in Germany, thank you so so much. I am so grateful for all those Germans that are helping us. And also a big thank you for Clara.

@go700lr10
I am so thankful - in the truest meaning of the word arigato, we do
not take what you are doing for granted. Thank you from the bottom of
my heart

@TriggerJones42
My deepest gratitude goes to all the Europeans who are worrying about
us. Thank you so so much. Because you are with us, we won't give up.

come back tomorrow for more!

The Twitter Voice of Japan IV #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@Yuppi516
Thank you so so much. My parents have gone to heaven. I cannot meet my friends and boy-friend. I don't have any relatives. In this hour, when I felt afraid that I was all alone now, gnawed by anxiety and loneliness, you, abroad, supporting us, are my lifeline. I am not alone.

@kinran371
Thank you so much for everybody in Germany! I am moved to tears, hearing that you are worrying about us, hearing about your kindness. Also thanks to Clara for reacting so quickly.

@shamonoir
Thank you!

@heero108
Vielen Dank!

@danshou
Clara, thanks for your efforts. Please keep up your good work

More to come tomorrow! Please keep coming by!

The Twitter Voice of Japan III #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@honey_maple
Danke schoen!

@smoky602
I would like to express my gratefulness to everybody who donated. Also thanks to all of those who are praying for Japan. We will never forget your kindness. We will rebuild Japan and get back on our feet.Then, we promise to repay your favour. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

@2maru444
Thank you so much. I have always loved Germany, and now I love you even more.

@love_andjustice
Thank you so much. We find comfort in feeling that you in Germany are with us. I was so happy I cried. I saw you had put up the Japanese flag on a square. Thank you! So you know about us. You are our friends. We greatly appreciate our friends’ devotion.

More to come tomorrow

The Twitter Voice of Japan II #prayforJapan

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@nyorozo
Please tell them: "To all Germans who are worrying about Japan. I will never forget your kindness, your helping hand in these trying times. I thank you from the bottom of my heart." Clara, thanks so much for
this. Keep up the good work!

@MaruCoco
Everybody in Germany, thank you so much. Your kindness will help us to rebuild the country. You cannot imagine how encouraging your donations are in this hour. I really appreciate your help.

@Yuppi516
Thank you very much. We will return the favour without fail. I cannot find the right words to express my feelings. Don't watch us die. Please help us.

@sato_12_28
Thank you everybody in Germany for your donations. Your support will be of great help for the Tohoku region. I myself live in Tokyo and will with do everything I can for the people in the afflicted areas.
Hearing about your donations made me want to work even harder to rebuild the country. Thank you so much!

more to come tomorrow!

The Twitter Voice of Japan I

 In order to give Japan a voice, I have been asking my twitter followers to tweet what they think, what they feel - the first tweets are mostly about the campaign run by tsunami.betterplace.org (German mirror at japan.betterplace.org)

If you have a twitter account and can spare 140 letters, please drop one or two of the people below a line.

@Yuppi516
Thank you very much. Donations from abroad are very encouraging and made me happy. I am crying writing this. We will likely to have to ask all of you abroad for help. We don't have the choice to flee abroad. I am very scared, but it is very assuring to know that there are people like @808towns, who are still in Japan.

@Yuppi516
Thank you. It is important that we don't try to manage on our own. We depend on help from outside! Please help us. I am very very scared. I am crying while I write this. Thank you so much for your kind help. Thank you. And please help us.

@moimaj
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the donations from Germany. 2011 is the 150 anniversary of Japanese-German relations and I am very grateful for your friendship.

@tomo_mix
Thank you everybody in Germany for your donations. I work for a German company and owe a lot to the Germans, but I have never felt as indepted to you as today.Thank you so much.

I will up-date translations daily as they come in.