Here are tweets from Japan amid of the earth quake crisis (translation by @vida_es_bella, otherwise noted).
* ディズニーランドでの出来事
http://twitter.com/unosuke/status/46376846505426944
ディズニーランドでは、ショップのお菓子なども配給された。ちょっと派手目な女子高生たちが必要以上にたくさんもらってて「何だ？」って一瞬思ったけど、その後その子たちが、避難所の子供たちにお菓子を配っていたところ見て感動。子供連れは動けない状況だったから、本当にありがたい心配りだった
* At Tokyo Disneyland
They distributed sweets that are part of their merchandise. High school girls with heavy makeup took away more candies than they would possibly eat and that raised my eyebrows. Later, I saw those girls giving the candies to kids at evacuation areas. Families with kids had limited mobility and couldn't get to where the candies were distributed. Go girls!
[by http://twitter.com/ocilam/status/46464612069146624]
snacks at shops were offered @ Tokyo Disneyland. High school girls helped distribution to families with kids.
* 国連からのメッセージ
http://twitter.com/akitosk/status/46302222346223616
国連からのコメント「日本は今まで世界中に援助をしてきた援助大国だ。今回は国連が全力で日本を援助する。」 に感動した。良い事をしたら戻ってくるのです。これがいい例なのです
* Message from the UN
I was so moved by the statement issued by the UN Secretary General, saying, "Japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors, coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. In that spirit, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time." This is a perfect example of doing good to others. They will do the same to you, when you most need their help.
[English by http://twitter.com/hirokishimada/status/46425526247759872]
UN Ban Ki-moon says "Japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. In their spirits, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan, we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time."
* 渋滞した交差点での出来事
http://twitter.com/micakom/status/46264887281848320
一回の青信号で１台しか前に進めないなんてザラだったけど、誰もが譲り合い穏やかに運転している姿に感動した。複雑な交差点で交通が５分以上完全マヒするシーンもあったけど、１０時間の間お礼以外のクラクションの音を耳にしなかった。恐怖と同時に心温まる時間で、日本がますます好きになった。
* At a jammed crossing
I was driving home after the quakes. Streets were extremely jammed and at many crossings only one car could cross the street per green light. At a spaghetti crossing, all traffic was paralyzed for more than 5 min. All drivers, I encountered, waiting to cross streets were calm, giving way to others. All thru my 10 hr driving, I didn't hear any honking except those showing gratitude to others. Of course this travel was scary but also heart warming. This experience made me like Japan all the more.
[by Ms. Arakawa]
Traffic was hell and It often happened that only one car can proceed forward as a signal light had turned green for each time, but every one was so calm and driving safely and gave way to each other. I'd been driving for like 10 hours and never heard anyone beeped a horn except meaning "thank you".
[by Ms. Ishiwatari]
when only one car could pass in the time the traffic light was blue,
everyone conceded to eachother, and drove safely and happily.
I was really moved by the scenery.
During the worst traffic jam, there weren't a single craction made by anyone, except for the craction meaning "thank you".
It was a terrifing time, but at the same time, very warmful- japan is a great country
* 揺れている最中でも・・・
http://twitter.com/gj_neko26/statuses/46394706481004544
聞いた話でびっくりしたのが、とっさに「入口の確保」と揺れてるにも関わらず、あの状況で歩いて入口を開けた人が居たのが凄いと思った。正直、シャンデリアも証明も何時落ちるか分からないのに、凄く勇敢な人が居た事に感動した。
[by Ms. Arakawa]
Ground had been shaking so hard and it difficult to even walk, but there is a brave person who went to the door and open it to keep our way out. Chandeliers and lights on the ceiling could fall on him anytime.
* バス停で・・・
http://twitter.com/yunico_jp/status/46168394755612672
バスが全然来ない中、@saiso が、バス停の前にある薬局でカイロを買ってきて、並んで待ってる人みんなに配った！
* At a bus stop...
While waiting for a bus almost eternally, @saiso went into a drugstore in front of the bus stop, bought a bunch of hand warmers and handed them to those waiting for a bus!
* ディズニーシーにて
http://twitter.com/kfstudio/status/46390032776437760
ディズニーシーに一泊した娘、無事帰宅しました！キャストのみなさんが寒い中でも笑顔で接してくれて不安を感じることなく過ごせたそうです。防寒のカイロやビニール袋、夜・朝の軽食と飲み物、おやつまで。ディズニーの素晴らしさに感動です。頑張ってくれたキャストさん、ほんとにありがとう！！
[by Ms. Arakawa]
My daughter had stayed in Disney Sea for one night and just came back safe! She said cast had been taking care of her smiling all the time so she was so relieved. Plus they provide her foods, beverage, protections against cold, and even some confectioneries! I was so touched by what they'd done to her. Thank you so much!
* 日本人の良さを再認識
http://twitter.com/VietL/status/46376383592677376
この地震が、きっかけになって、失いかけていた日本人本来の良さが戒間見れた気がする。犯罪はする様子はなく、助け合い、律儀、紳士的。普段日本人は冷たい人が多い…。って個人的に感じてるんだけど、多くの人が今回で「絆」を取り戻しつつあるように見えて、それがなんか感動して、泣けてくる。
[by Ms. Arakawa]
This experience taught us a renewed recognition of what we had and regained its real spirits. I didn't see any crimes but those who helped each other. All were willing to do their duty gentlemanly. I had been felt that Japanese got cold attitude in a way but today I knew that they regain their bond. It made me cry...I was moved.
* タイムラインに感動
http://twitter.com/rabukj8/statuses/46392080842506240
TL見て感動した。みんなが、ひとりひとりが大変な状況にいる人に笑顔を伝えようと、前向きになってくれるような発言がいっぱいで。TLがあたたかい。みんなのコトバを見て笑顔が少しずつでも増えればいいな。被災地の方、頑張れ、応援してくれる人がたくさんいます。
[by Ms. Arakawa]
I was impressed to see the time line on Twitter. There were so many positive phrases to make victims smile. Hope everyone regained their big smile soon. Ppl having a hard time for this disaster, hang on. We all are supporting you guys.
* 段ボールに感動
http://twitter.com/aquarius_rabbit/status/46213254376210432
ホームで待ちくたびれていたら、ホームレスの人達が寒いから敷けって段ボールをくれた。いつも私達は横目で流してるのに。あたたかいです。
* Homeless People
[by http://twitter.com/yas/status/46487642812071936]
While I was tired of waiting at the station, homeless people gave us their cardboards against cold. We're always passing them by, though.
[by Ms. Arakawa]
Transport facilities were dead and I was so tired waiting so long. Then, a homeless guy gave me a cardboard saying "use this, it can warm you up". I used to pass homeless people by even when they were begging... Although what he did to me was such a sweet stuff.
* 外国人から見た日本人
http://twitter.com/kiritansu/status/46335057689980928
外国人から見た地震災害の反応。物が散乱しているスーパーで、落ちているものを律儀に拾い、そして列に黙って並んでお金を払って買い物をする。運転再開した電車で混んでるのに妊婦に席を譲るお年寄り。この光景を見て外国人は絶句したようだ。本当だろう、この話。すごいよ日本。
[by Ms. Arakawa]
I heard that some foreigners were impressed to see these:In the super market Japanese picked up some products which is fallen to the floor and put them back to the display cabinet, or kept in line and purchased neatly. Or.. in crowded train, an old guy gave his seat to pregnant woman and other nice activities what Japanese done. I believed those story and their reaction was true.
* メディアの動きについて
http://twitter.com/V10CENTAURO/statuses/46388641001508864
ツイッターやＵＳＴでの状況共有と、それに連動するマスコミの動きは、阪神淡路大震災の時とは比べ物にならない質の高さを感じる。もちろん過去の辛い経験から得た教訓を、みんな活かそうとしている感動。
* On communication
The communication has been far better than what we experienced after the earthquake in Kobe. We have been sharing and spreading info via Twitter, UST, etc., and the mass media has been in synch with the info sharing on the Internet. I can feel that we are all making our best, conscious efforts, taking into action what we have learned from our regrettable experience in the Kobe disaster.
[by Ms. Yokoyama]
How the mass medias work
The quickness of using Twitter and/or Ustream to share the information of the earthquake this time is just so fast and amazing. And the quality of it is much higher than the time when the Great Hanshin Earthquake happened in 1995. People are trying to put their knowledge that they learned from the painful experience in the past to help other people this time. This is amazing.
* ツイッターに感動
http://twitter.com/masahiro22nd/status/46375377395912704
それにしても、電話もメールも繋がらなかった中でのTwitterの強さには感動した。 171より役に立ったんじゃないだろうか。 否定的な意見も多いけど、垂れ流されたRTのほとんどはきっと誰かの心を支えたと俺は思います。 必要不必要は選ぶ側で決めればいいだけ。
* So grateful to Twitter
So grateful to the dependability of Twitter when landline and cellphone communications were cut off. Perhaps more helpful than dialing 171, the emergency communication platform offered by NTT telecommunication company. Some people are criticizing irresponsible tweets, but I'm sure lots of people in the affected areas felt supported by RTs. It's up to followers what to believe and what not.
[by Yokoyama-san]
Twitter, the impressive
I could not use phone and text message, but Twitter was just working. I believe it was much more useful than 171 (the specially installed telephone number to contact people). Some people say negative opinion about the Twitter, but I believe many RT supported someone's heart.
* 絵師さん
http://twitter.com/izumi823/statuses/46387948681297920
絵師さんたちがこの地震でみんなに元気付けようと必死に美しい絵や励ましのイラストを描いていることに感動。みんな自分にできることをしたいと思っているんだね。
[by Ms. Yokoyama]
Artists
Many artists are paiting and drawing to encourage people this time. Everybody is trying to do something they can do.
* BBCの報道
http://twitter.com/bozzo1985/status/46228470614855681
本当に感動。泣けてくる。⇒BBCめっちゃ誉めてる。地球最悪の地震が世界で一番準備され訓練された国を襲った。その力や政府が試される。犠牲は出たが他の国ではこんなに正しい行動はとれないだろう。日本人は文化的に感情を抑制する力がある。
[by Keiko-san]
*A BBC Report
So touched. I'm going to cry. ->BBC commends Japan big time. The worst disaster struck the country that was most well prepared. Its strength and that of its government are being tested. There were casualties, but other countries in the world probably could not have made such right moves. Japanese people are culturally capable of restraining their emotions.
* 父親の行動
http://twitter.com/s_hayatsuki/status/46386255767937024
1階に下りて中部電力から関東に送電が始まってる話をしたら、普段はTVも暖房も明かりもつけっぱなしの父親が何も言わずに率先してコンセントを抜きに行った。少し感動した。
* My father
I told my father what I saw in the news, that Chubu Electric Power, the company supplying power to the central part of Japan, was now supplying power to the Kanto area, to avoid shortage in Kanto, where Tokyo metropolitan area is. He didn't say a thing. Stood up, walked around the house and pulled out power plugs of appliances we weren't using. Normally, he doesn't care a thing about energy conservation and leaves TVs and lights on even when he's not using them. His silent action touched my heart.
[by Ms. Yokoyama]
My father's action
My father, the man who usually leaves the lights, TV and heatings on, took plugs out in the house when I told him that the electric power company of our area decided to transmit electricity to the other company in the area of the earthquake happened. I am impressed by his action.
* 整列する日本人
http://twitter.com/HASUNA_Natsuko/status/46331839136276480
日本人すごい！！こんな時にも山手線ホームできれいに整列してる …涙。有楽町駅を上から眺む。
* At the station
Look! People are forming lines so orderly, waiting for a train on the Yamanote Line, the ring train circling the center of Tokyo. Proud to be Japanese. Looking down at Yuraku-cho Station (near Tokyo Station). http://twitpic.com/48kn1u
* パン屋
http://twitter.com/ayakishimoto/statuses/46403599743451136
昨日の夜中、大学から徒歩で帰宅する道すがら、とっくに閉店したパン屋のおばちゃんが無料でパン配給していた。こんな喧噪のなかでも自分にできること見つけて実践している人に感動。心温まった。東京も捨てたもんじゃないな。
* Bakery
In the middle of the night, I was walking home from college. A lady at a bakery was giving out bread. She kept her bakery open till late hours and was doing what she could do to help others. I was so touched. Tokyo is still not a bad place to live! Such a heart-warming scene.
* 日本ってすごい
http://twitter.com/tksksks/statuses/46403815397801984
日本って凄い。官僚も民間も、皆で助けようとしてる。トラックの運転手も有志で物資運んでるらしいし、東北の交通整備をヤクザさんがやってるという話も聞いた。最近、日本に対して誇りを持てないことが続いていたけれど、そんなことない。日本は凄い国だ。素直に感動してる。日本国の皆さん頑張ろう！
* Proud of Japan
I feel proud being Japanese. Everyone, either in the public or private sector, is trying to help each other so sincerely. I've heard truck drivers are offering help to transport needed goods to the affected areas. I've even heard yakuza mafias are volunteering to direct the traffic in Tohoku. I had been losing pride in this country recently, but I was wrong. Japan is such a great country with great people. I have been amazed by the goodwill of the Japanese people. Let us keep our spirit high and keep up the good work.
* twitterすごい
http://twitter.com/bobiko009/statuses/46403721046933504
Twitterの方々の情報とかが一致団結しててすごくたすかります。みなさま親切です！！こういうとき、なんか、感動します。最近は近所とつきあいなかったり冷たい世の中だとか思ってたけどそんなことなかったね。
[by Keiko-san]
*Amazing Twitter
People on Twitter tweeting information and such are so coordinated, and that's been very helpful. Everyone's so kind! At a time like this, that kinda touches my heart. These days I've been feeling that people don't talk to their neighbors and the society is cold, but that wasn't true.
* ドイツ人の友達
http://twitter.com/sikkoku_otsuyu/status/46392832893796352
ドイツ人の友達が地震が起きた時に渋谷に居て、パニックになっていた所を日本人に助けてもらったらしく、その時の毅然とした日本人の態度や足並み乱さずに店の外に出てやるべきことを淡々とこなす姿にひどく感動し、まるでアーミーのようだったと言っていた。
[by Mr. M.I.]
*German friend
My German friend was at Shibuya when the earth quake happened. He panicked but was helped by a Japanese person. He was surprised and touched by everyone's behavior and how they walked out of buildings calmly to do what they had to do as if they were trained armies.
* スーパーでの出来事
http://twitter.com/endless_6/status/46395420523503616
スーパーで無事買物出来ましたヽ(´o｀； でもお客さんのほとんどが他の人の事を考えて必要最低限しか買わない感じだったのが感動しました（涙）
* At a supermarket
I was able to do necessary grocery shopping after the quake. I was moved when I saw most people showed consideration for others by NOT buying more than what they absolutely need for the time being. Their act of conscience brought tears to my eyes.
* 御殿場で
http://twitter.com/Raaaaayuu/statuses/46392890313801728
実際日本すごいよ。昨日信号が一カ所も機能していない御殿場市でもお互いにドライバー同士譲り合ってたし、地元のおじいちゃんおばあちゃんが手信号やってくれてたりで、混乱もなく本当感動した。9時間運転してたけど前車を煽るようなドライバーはもちろんいなかったし、みんな譲り合い精神。
[by Mari-san]
At Gotenba,
Actually, this is Great.
Yesterday, in Gotenba city, there was no signal working, but every driver yielded each other, and the neighbors gave a hand signals at the intersection.
That prevented a mess and I was so moved.
I drove 9 hours, but there was no driver overtook others.
Everybody yielded each other.
* 「みんな」
http://twitter.com/n_yum/statuses/46388003706380288
タクシー運ちゃんと電車駅員さんとおばさんと話したけど、みんな遅くまで帰れなかったりしてすごく疲れているのに、苛立つ事なく、言葉遣いもふるまいも丁寧で、逆に気遣われてしまった。｢みんな大変だから｣という"みんな"って意識があることに感動するし、私も受け継いで大事にしたい文化。
[by Mr. M.I.]
* Everybody
I talked to a cab driver, a station master, and an elderly lady. They all couldn't go home and were really tired, but showed no sign of stress in our conversations. They actually showed concern for me. I'm touched by everyone looking out for one another by realizing that "everyone is having a hard time." This is the part of Japanese culture that I want to inherit and treasure.
[by ショーンさん]
I talked with a taxi driver, a station employee, and an old woman. Everyone had to work till late and although they were all dead tired, they seem to not get irritated in the slightest bit, and their manners and wordings were very polite, and I was the one getting comforted instead. I like how every person thinks of the word "everyone" from the statement "Everyone is going through hard times", as an obvious thing, and this touched me. This is one culture that I would like to inherit by heart, as an Japanese.
[by Mari-san]
I talked with a taxi driver and a station staff and a woman passing by.
Everybody was tired because they needed to work really long time,
But every one of them was calm, polite and carling.
“This is a tough time to all of us”
There was a sense of unite.
I was so moved with it and I’d like to carry on the torch.
* 日本の強さ
http://twitter.com/dita_69/status/46309373458382849
サントリーの自販機無料化softbankWi-Fiスポット解放、色んな人達が全力で頑張っててそれに海外が感動・協力してる。海外からの援助受け入れに躊躇したり自衛隊派遣を遅らせたりしてた阪神淡路大震災の頃より日本は確実に強い国になってるんだ。みんな頑張ろう。
[by Mr. M.I.]
* The strength of Japan
Suntory unlocked their vending machine for free drinks and Softbank unlocked their Wi-Fi for people to use. Foreign countries are offering help as they are touched by everyone trying their best. Compared to the relief effort of the Kobe earth quake when Japan hesitated to receive foreign aid and deploy the Self-Defence Force, we are a lot better and stronger. Everyone let's do this... ganbarou.
[by Mari-san]
Suntory ditched fee of their coin-operated vending machine.
Softbank ditched fee of their Wi-Fi spots.
Everybody carries on what they can do, and people from comes to helps us.
Japan is now stronger than the time we had the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
We can do it, folks!
* 朝礼
http://twitter.com/kyoheimai/status/46374747755388928
今朝の朝礼で「何があっても決して不安な顔は見せずに売り場に立つ以上はおもてなしをする気持ちを忘れずにお客様を安心させてあげてください」ちょっと感動した。がんばるか。開店です!
[by Mr. M.I.]
* Morning announcements
Employees gathered for morning announcements and this was said... "Whatever happens, we are in a position of responsibility. Let's not show anxiety and welcome our customers with confidence to make them feel safe." I was a bit moved. Let's do this. Store is opening!
[by ショーンさん]
At today's morning assembly, my boss said "No matter what happens to Japan now, do not make worried faces and do not forget the hospitality to your customers and make them feel comfortable, no matter what." I was kind of touched by this. I guess I'll work harder. The store is now open!!
[by Mari-san]
At the morning meeting, one of the stuff said
“Do not take on an uneasy look.
Why don’t we bring comfort and relief to the guest with our hospitality?”
I’m so moved.
Time to open the door.
Let’s make the best of it!
* 井上さん
http://twitter.com/frankyonn/status/46401442583552000
井上雄彦さんがものすごい勢いで笑顔のイラストをいっぱいあげてて感動する。励ましとか勇気とかメッセージって、こういうことなんだなーと思う。 ＲＴ@inouetake Smile42. http://twitpic.com/48n11d
[by ショーンさん]
The author of the world wide famous manga "Slam Dunk", Takehiko Inoue is drawing many illustrations with broad smiles on them, and I found this very touching. I really think that messages of bravery and cheering up are something like this.
[by Mari-san]
Mr. Takehiko Inoue is uploading tons of the pictures of smiles.
I’m so moved.
This is what encouragement and courage means.
* 人のぬくもり
http://twitter.com/Ryunosutake/statuses/46389829486919681
昨日、信号が完全に機能していなかった鎌倉で、人力車のお兄さんたちが手信号やってたのと、モータープールで停電のために出られなくなってる車を近所の住民さんたちが車持ち上げるの手伝ったりと、人の温もりにすごく感動した
[by Mr. M.I.]
* People's warmth
Yesterday at Kamakura, a ricksha worker was directing traffic as the traffic light was completely out. Nearby residents were helping lift a car that was stuck in a mechanical parking lot due to the lack of electricity. People's warmth really touched me here.
[by Mari-san]
Yesterday in Kamakura, all the signals were not working.
The drivers of Jinrikisha gave hand sings to the passengers.
Neighbors helped to pull out the cars that were trapped inside of multistory parking-lot because of the blackout.
I was so moved the goodness of the human being.
* 学び
http://twitter.com/chaos_chaotic/statuses/46388646038876160
TLの拡散希望を見て思ったことは、阪神淡路大地震から学んだことがとても多くツイートされていること。当たり前のことなんだけど、やはり人間は、学んで考えることができる生き物なんだと改めて思い、感動した。
[by Mari-san]
There are so many tweets to share the wisdom of what people learnt from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake here.
You may think it is nothing special, but I was moved to be able to re-realize that it is human being’s nature to learn and to think.
* ローマから
http://twitter.com/tsubakianna/statuses/46387133396688896
ローマにいる友達からメール。ローマの人々はニュースを見ながらこのような状況でも冷静に対処する日本人に感動し、尊敬の念を覚えながら、非常に心配しているとのことです。
[by Mr. M.I.]
*From Rome
Friends at Rome emailed me to say that they are moved by Japanese people who are calmly dealing with this tense situation. They really respect our actions, but are really worried for us as well.
[by ショーンさん]
A friend of mine who lives in Rome sent me an email. Apparently the people in Rome were watching the news and were very surprised and touched by how the Japanese were able to react to this catastrophic situation calmly, and with respect to them are extremely worried about them also.
[by Mari-san]
Email from Rome.
People of Rome are moved by the way we face this tough situation with philosophy.
They develop a feeling of respect, and they are very worried about us.
* 声をかけること
http://twitter.com/RUMI88LoL/statuses/46342599149240320
昨日、裏の家の高１になるお兄ちゃんに感動した。 家に１人で居たらしく、地震後すぐ自転車で飛び出し近所をひと回り。 【大丈夫ですか―――！？】と道路に逃げてきた人達にひたすら声掛けてた。あの時間には老人や母子しか居なかったから、声掛けてくれただけでもホッとしたよ。 ありがとう。
* Showing that you care
This 10th grade boy in my neighbor did a wonderful thing. He was home alone when the earthquake hit. When the shock subsided, he went out on his bike and visited his neighbors asking if they were okay. The quake hit early afternoon on Friday, when most men were at work, away from home and only women and elderly were home. Thanks, kid. Your act of kindness and attention helped me and many others calm down.
* 助け合い
http://twitter.com/sorry_no_user/statuses/46332985133375488
警備員の友人何人かが町田〜相模大野で夜間警備のボランティアをしていたので手伝ってきた。年齢問わずいろんな知らない人同士が助け合っていて心強かった。ちょっと感動してトイレの隅で泣いた。
* Helping out
[by ショーンさん]
A couple of my security guard friends were doing night time volunteering in Machida to Sasgamioono, so I helped them out. Despite the age difference, the people there who were basically strangers to one another were helping each other out, and it was definitely reassuring for me. I was kind of touched and I had to cry a little in the corner of the bathroom.
[by Mr. M.I.]
I joined some of my security guard friends who were volunteering between Machida and Sagami-Oono. It was really encouraging to see people of all ages, all strangers helping each other out. When I went to the bathroom, I couldn't help but cry.
[by Mari-san]
Some of my friends who are security guards volunteered their services as a watch between Machida and Sagamiono.
I went there to help them.
There was a lot of encouraging support.
People of all ages helped each other even though they were strangers.
I was so moved, cried a bit at the bathroom.
* バイクでよければ
http://twitter.com/hikaru_star/statuses/46332900928532480
僕は感動しました。バイトの先輩が1人でも救うために寒い中紙に「バイクでよければ送ります」と書き駅前で掲げ鳶職のお兄ちゃんを所沢まで送ったそうです。世の中まだ捨てたもんじゃないなって思いました。本当に尊敬です！！自分もなんか人の役に立ちたいと生まれて初めて思いました。
* If you can bear a motorbike ride...
I was really moved. A senior colleague of mine at my part-time workplace held up a sign saying "If you can bear a motorbike ride, I will give you a ride home," at a train station when train service was suspended. He gave a ride to a steeplejack returning to Tokorozawa, Saitama. I so admire his act of conscience and kindness. First time in my life I so felt strongly that I want to be of service to others.
* 乗り合い
http://twitter.com/pao313/statuses/46332792174411776
浦和美園からタクシー使えると思ったのが甘かった…30分歩いてたら知らない人が車に乗せてくれた（つд；*) 人間の優しさに感動。ありがとうございました。
* Given a ride home
I naively thought I could find a cab from Urawa Misono station back home. No way. I had to walk. After half an hour of walk, this kind, total stranger gave me a ride home. I was so moved to actually experience how kind a person can be, even to a stranger. Thank you so much!!!
* 開放
http://twitter.com/robasuke23/statuses/46326711935172609
昨日、歩いて帰ろうって決めて甲州街道を西へ向かっていて夜の21時くらいなのに、ビルの前で会社をトイレと休憩所として解放してる所があった。社員さんが大声でその旨を歩く人に伝えていた。感動して泣きそうになった。いや、昨日は緊張してて泣けなかったけど、今思い出してないてる。
* Keeping the door open
After all the news about trains suspending service, I was determined to walk home. I was heading west on Koshu Kaido Avenue, one of the major streets in Tokyo. There was an office building along the way, which kept its door open even around 9 at night. Who seemed to be an employee of that company was speaking aloud to those of us who had to walk long distance home, that their office was offering a space to rest and its restrooms were available. I was so moved and almost cried. Actually, I wasn't able to cry last night because I was very tense. But now, recalling their kindness, my eyes fill up with ears.
* コンビニ
http://twitter.com/sugarun/statuses/46323030732967936
停電地区のほとんどの店が店を閉めてる中、あるセブンイレブンが店内陳列棚にいくつもろうそくを置いて、営業をしていた。レジが使えないため在庫確認用のハンディで値段確認し読み上げ、もう1人が電卓で計算、もうひとりが懐中電灯で照らす。その状態でレジ２台稼動させていた。感動した。
* At a convenience store
Most stores were closed during blackout. But one Seven Eleven store remained open. They lit their shelves with candles. Their cash registers weren't working, so one clerk read out the price list and another calculated the total with a calculator. The third clerk was holding a flashlight for the other two. There were two teams of three clerks working like that to keep the operation. I was so grateful to them.
* 避難所
http://twitter.com/msakatan/statuses/46302864980705280
長女いわく、横浜の避難所に向かう時に、知らない人達と声を掛け合い、場所を教え合っていたそうです。普段は冷たいと思っていた他人の優しさに触れ、感動したそうです。日本人のいざという時の団結力を再認識しました。まだまだ日本も捨てたものではないです。
[by Keiko-san]
*On the way to the evaculation center
My oldest daughter told me that on her way to the Yokohama evacuation center, she was talking to people she didn't know, and people were sharing with each other the information about its location. She was touched that she experienced the kindness of people whom she normally thought were cold. I re-acknowledged the unity in Japanese people in times of emergency. There is still hope in Japan.
* 呼びかけ
http://twitter.com/akanensm/status/46214540161064960
何時間も歩き続けてたんだけど、至る所でトイレかしますとか、休憩できますとか言うビルや飲食店が沢山あって感動しました。とある企業ビルの人がボランティアで、○○線運転再開ですー！とか、休憩できますー！！って呼びかけてるの見て感動して泣きそうになったマジでw日本も捨てたもんじゃないな
* Offering help
I walked hours from the city to return home. I saw just so many places along the way, whether offices or restaurants, making their spaces and restrooms available to those walking long distances home. Some guys from a corporate building were speaking aloud to the walkers, "The train resumed the service!" "We have space for you to rest!!" They really touched my heart and I almost cried. Seriously. This whole experience renewed my confidence in the Japanese people.
* ホームにて
http://twitter.com/masa_kisshie/statuses/46323838316843008
都営大江戸線の光ヶ丘方面行きは、非常に混雑しています。ホームにも、改札の外にも、電車を待つ溢れんばかりの人。でも、誰一人列を崩さず、通路を開け、係員の誘導に従っている。ロープがあるわけでもないのに、通る人のための通路スペースが。その不自然なほどの快適さに、ただただ感動するばかり。
* On a platform
I'm twittering from the platform of Oedo Line heading for Hikari Gaoka. The platform is overcrowded. Actually, many can't even get onto the platform and are waiting outside the ticket gate. But there is order. We are forming perfect lines. There is no partition rope but we leave room for people to walk through. Everyone is following instructions given by station staff. There is absolute order and calmness here, almost surreal in this situation. I am amazed by these people's mental strength.
* 駅員さん
http://twitter.com/tadakatz/status/46274214654787584
終夜運転のメトロの駅員に、大変ですねって声かけたら、笑顔で、 こんな時ですから！だって。捨てたもんじゃないね、感動した。
* A station employee
Tokyo Metro suspended its operation after the quake for safety reasons and resumed operation later in the day. The Metro extended its hours of operation and operated throughout the night. I thanked one of the station employees and he replied with a smile saying, "It's our duty and we are proud to serve when our services are most needed!" THANK YOU. YOU TOUCHED MY HEART.
* おっちゃん
http://twitter.com/sumonya/status/46479563412348928
昨日4時間かけて歩いて帰ってきた主人。赤羽で心が折れそうになってた時「お寒い中大変ですね！あったかいコーヒーどうぞ！」って叫びながら無料配布してるおっちゃんに出会った。これがあったから頑張れたそうだ。もう5回もこの話をしてくるので本当に嬉しかったんだと思う。おっちゃんありがとう。
My husband spent 4 hours walking home yesterday. When he was about to give up of nervousness and tiredness at around Akabane, he met a old man in the streets, and he was shouting "Everyone really is working hard in this cold! Here, have some hot coffee!" and was giving out cups of coffee to every person possible. Apparently he was able to come back because of his words. He already told me this story about 5 times so he must have been really touched. Old man, thank you so much.
[by Mr. M.I.]
* Free coffee
My husband walked for 4 hours to come back home. He was feeling weak at Akabane and this man offered free coffee saying "It's pretty cold huh? Warm up with this hot coffee!" Thanks to the him, my husband regained the strength to keep walking. It must have really touched him because he's been repeating the story 5 times. Thank you to the man passing out free coffee.
[by Mari-san]
Yesterday, my hubby came home on foot and it took 4 hours.
He almost gave up coming home when he was around Akabane.
He met a man who was offering a hot coffee to cheer for the passing by.
“It is really tough to walk a long way such a cold day. Please do have some hot coffee!”
He could make it because of his cheer.
He told me this story 5 times now.
He must be really, really happy.
I’d like to thank that man from the bottom of my heart.
* 献血の列
http://twitter.com/NOBCHIDORI/status/46477518169047040
日本は強いです！大阪難波の献血施設は被災地の方の為に超満員の順番待ちでした。私欲の無い列を初めて見ました。感動しました。被災地の方々、全国でその辛さを受け止めます。諦めずに頑張って下さい！
[by Mari-san]
We are strong!
I passed by Nanba, Osaka and saw the people waiting in long lines to donate blood.
I saw the people making line without any personal greed.
So moved.
Everyone living in the suffered areas please keep it up!
We are thinking of you.
* 節電営業
http://twitter.com/hisyakakukeima/status/46584079558250496
近所のスーパー・サミットに来てみたら、通常深夜1時まで営業なのに大きい看板が付いていなかった。早めに店を閉めたのかと思ったら、外の電気だけ消して節電しつつ営業していた。ちょっと感動
[by Mari-san]
I visited the supermarket nearby named Summit.
They usually open till 1am, but the neon sign was off.
I thought they closed a bit earlier today, but it was not.
They turned off the lights to save on electricity.
Was moved a bit.
* 今日は休みだよ
http://twitter.com/inouenana/status/46593538829451264
バイトくんの中に、東北が実家の子がいたらしく。弟「今日はバイト休んでいいよって伝えてくれる？」従業員「わかりました（電話で）あ、今日、店休みだってさ」......彼の伝え方に感動した。気遣いって、こういうことだ。
[by Mari-san]
One of the part time workers of us is from the suffered area.
My brother told one of the staff to tell him that he didn’t need to come to work today.
That staff called him and he said “Hi, there. We won’t open today, so that you don’t need to come.”
I was so moved the way he said.
He knows what concern means.
[by Keiko-san]
*We’re closed today
One of our fellow part time workers is from the afflicted area of Tohoku region. My brother told one of the staff to tell him that he didn’t need to come to work today. That staff called him and said, “Hey, the store's closed today. ”I was so moved by how he rephrased the message. That's truly an example of consideration for others.
* 買うのやめるわ
http://twitter.com/raai15/status/46546475362160640
バイト先に若いお兄さんたちが軍団でお酒を買いに来たんだけど、その中の一人が｢やべえ、オレお酒のためにしかお金持ってきてないから募金できん。ちょっとこれ買うのやめるわ｣って言って商品返品してそのお金全部募金してた。お友達も続々と募金しててすごい感動した。 すごいよ
[by Mari-san]
I was working at the supermarket.
Some of the young guys came to buy alcoholic beverage.
One of them said.
“Darn, I only bring the money to by the beverage. I have no money to donate.
I won’t buy this.”
He returned all of them and donates all the money he got.
His fellows did the same.
Amazing.
* いつでも買える
http://twitter.com/7474529/status/46565903520907264
今日、募金箱に金髪にピアスの若い兄ちゃんが万札数枚入れていた。そしてその友人に｢ゲームなんていつでも買えるからな｣と言っていたのが聞こえて私含め周りの人達も募金していた。人は見た目じゃないことを実感した。そんなお昼でした。 この話感動しました。
[by Mari-san]
This afternoon, I saw a young guy who has radical looks.
He donated put several ten-thousand-yen bills to a donation box saying his friends “We can buy a game anytime”.
I heard his words and that made me and the people around there what is important and we donated a bit too.
I re-realized that it is not appropriate to judge people by their looks.
* 困ったときは！
http://twitter.com/ryoshun49/statuses/46605524434821120
昨日青葉台駅で帰宅困難者が溢れる中、車に乗ってる人が「○○方面の方どうぞ！」って行って車に乗せてた。「困った時はみんな一緒ですから！」って言ってた。超感動したの思い出した。
[by Mari-san]
Yesterday at Aobadai Station, there were so many people who were stuck there because there were no trains working.
I saw some drivers saying “I’m going to XXX” and offering a ride to the people passing by.
They were saying “this is the tough time to all of us.”
I was so moved.
* 充電されたい方は・・・・
http://twitter.com/yamachin_x1/statuses/46609620210421760
避難所にいたときに、社会人1年生で、研修でこっちにきてた女の子が、たまたま携帯のバッテリーも持参してたらしく、体育館のコンセントを使用する許可ももらい、「携帯の充電をされたい方は、ご自由につかってください」と呼びかけて回ってたんだ。僕はその子にとても感動したんだよ･･･
When I was at the evacuation center, I met a girl who is a freshman.
She happened to staying this area to take training.
She has her battery charger of the cell.
She asked the permission to use the outlet of the evacuation center and walked around to appeal the people that there’s a battery charger to use.
I was so moved.
* 支払い
http://twitter.com/happy_niketan/status/46572769101627392
バイト中に地震があってほぼ満席の状態からお客さんに外に避難してもらいました。食い逃げ半端ないだろうな、と思っていたがほとんどのお客さんが戻ってきて会計してくれました。ほんの少しの戻られなかったお客さんは今日わざわざ店に足を運んでくださいました。日本ていい国。 #jishin
[by GenGen-san]
The earthquake hit during my shift at the restaurant. The restaurant was full but we evacuated the customers outside.
We thought the customers will leave without paying their bill, but most of the customers came back and paid their bill.
The hand full that haven't paid their bill came back the next day to pay their bill.
Japan is such a great country.
[by Mari-san]
When the earthquake struck Japan, I was working at the restaurant.
The restaurant was almost full.
After the earthquake, we guided the guest to go out from there because it could be dangerous.
I thought great part of them would leave there without paying,
But most of them came back and paid their bill.
The lest of them, who didn’t pay yesterday, came back to the restaurant today to pay.
What a beautiful country Japan is.
* 避難所
http://twitter.com/msakatan/statuses/46302864980705280
長女いわく、横浜の避難所に向かう時に、知らない人達と声を掛け合い、場所を教え合っていたそうです。普段は冷たいと思っていた他人の優しさに触れ、感動したそうです。日本人のいざという時の団結力を再認識しました。まだまだ日本も捨てたものではないです。
[by Keiko-san]
*Evacuation Center
My oldest daughter told me that on her way to the Yokohama evacuation
center, she was talking to people she doesn't know, and giving each
other the information about its location. She was touched that she
experienced the kindness of people whom she normally thought were
cold. I re-acknowledge the unity in Japanese people in times of
emergency. There is still hope in Japan.
* 絶対うまいはず
http://twitter.com/kyugatimuti/statuses/46594200061493249
僕も秋葉からの帰りにおにぎりとみそ汁配ってる方に会いました、感動しました、チャリだったからダイジョブです他の人にって言ったけどもらっておけばよかったなぁ絶対うまかったと思う
[by Keiko-san]
*I'm sure they tasted great
On the way home from Akihabara (Tokyo), I also saw a person giving out rice balls and miso soup. I was touched. I was on a bike so I said I'll be fine and told him to give them to other people, but I should have taken them. I'm sure they tasted great.
* お菓子いっぱい
http://twitter.com/moebamuse/status/46379810217406465
すごい。弟たった今ディズニーランドから帰宅したんだけど。新品のお菓子袋いっぱいにもらってきて、客全員分の帰りの交通費負担してくれたんだって。一晩中、何か言えば全て対応してくれたって。やっぱり世界のディズニーランドなんだね。
[by Keiko-san]
*Lots of treats
Amazing. My younger brother just got home from Disneyland, and got a bag full of treats for free. He told me that they gave out transportation money to all the visitors. And accommodated whatever he requested all night long. That's world-class Disneyland.
* Pray for Japan!
http://twitter.com/pinriko/status/46760773871083520
う わーん！！感動し過ぎて超泣いた！さっきの知らない国際電話、誰か日本の人に繋がればいいなと思って日本の局番で自分と同じ番号おしてかけて来た、心配と
応援の電話だったの！英語よくわからなかったけど、言ってることは理解出来た！向こうで沢山の人がpray for japanって！
[by Keiko-san]
Pray for Japan!
Cry! I was so touched I cried super hard! That international call from a stranger just now, it was a phone call of worry and support from someone who called their own number, except with Japan's country code hoping to connect with someone in Japan! I didn't quite understand the English, but I understood what the person was trying to say! S/he said a lot of people over there are "praying for Japan"!
[by Mari-san]
The international phone I’ve got!!! That made me cry!!!
It was a call from somebody I don’t know.
That person made an international call by dialing Japanese Country number + his own phone number,
hoping it went through and he could talk with somebody in Japan.
And somebody was me!
I speak very little English, but I could feel what he feels.
He called me to show his concern and to cheer me up.
I could hear the voices of many people saying “Pray for Japan” on the other end of the line.
* コードネーム
http://twitter.com/sakurasakihana/statuses/46781523248152576
米軍の日本救援のコードネームが Operation Tomodachi。感動した。いちいち発表しないところも。被災地での活動よろしくお願いします
[by Keiko-san]
*Operation name
US Forces named its Japan aid initiative Operation Tomodachi (Operation Friends). I was touched -also by the fact that they didn't make a big deal of announcing it. Thank you for all your hard work in the afflicted areas.
[by Mari-san]
The codename of US army’s rescue mission for Japan is “Operation Tomodachi” (Operation Friends).
I’m so touched.
They didn’t even give it publicity.
I would be grateful for your support at the suffered area.
* 真っ暗な店内
http://twitter.com/tod0/status/46530370325331968
昨 夜のこと。ある駅近くのコンビニが停電の中自家発電で営業していた。レジに長蛇の列が出来ているさなか、燃料が切れたのか自家発電が切れてレジが動かなく
なった。真っ暗な店内。皆手に持った商品を棚に戻して店を出ていた。そのまま持って出ても誰も分からない状況だったけど。
[by Keiko-san]
*In a dark store
It happened last night. A convenience store near a train station managed to open for business with a power generator. While I was waiting in a long line, the generator stopped, maybe because it ran out of fuel, and the cash register stopped. The entire store was pitch black. Everyone put the things they had in their hands back on the shelves and left, even though no one would've noticed if they walked out with them.
[by Mari-san]
Last night, during a blackout,
the convenience store near the station opened their shop with their private electric generator.
There was a huge line of the people waiting to buy goods in front of cash register.
Suddenly the lights got cut off and we were plunged into absolute darkness.
It seemed the generator had run out of fuel.
Everybody there left the shop after they brought back all the items they had in their hands to the original shelf.
Even though it was the situation that nobody could have noticed if they took them away without paying.
* 中国メディア
http://twitter.com/TsujiHitonari/status/46831317165420544
朝日新聞より。中国メディアで日本民衆の冷静さに感慨といった記事相次ぐ。普段は日本に厳しい論調だが、「地震後の東京では、男性が女性を助け、ゴミ一つ落ちてない」と紹介。中国中央テレビは被災地に中国語案内があることを紹介。「外国人にも配慮をする日本に、とても感動した」と締めくくる。
[by Min]
*Chinese Media
There are many news reports from Chinese media telling how calm Japanese citizens are and how they are impressed about that. Chinese media are often harsh toward Japan itself, but they introduce articles like, "After the earthquake, men are helping women and there are no trashes on the streets in Tokyo". Central Television of China told that there are Chinese guidance in disaster area. They ended the article by saying "We are very moved by Japanese people who concern about foreigners".(From Asahi Newspaper)
* 電気
http://twitter.com/D_kKj_C/status/46761542385025025
電気きたああああああああああああああああああありがとう節電してくれたみなさん！！！！！本当に感謝します！！！！！！！！！！！！＠岩手県盛岡市三ツ割
*Electric lights
[by Min]
Here comes the light!!!!!! Thank you for everyone who cooperated to save on electricity!!! We are so glad for your help!!!!(From Mituwari in Morioka city, Iwate prefecture)
[by Mari-san]
We got the electricity back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the people who saved the electricity for us.
THANK YOU!!!
* 凛々しい！
http://twitter.com/arrowbridge/status/46797841397587969
被災地から救出された80歳過ぎであろう男性。笑顔で「大丈夫！大丈夫！チリ津波も体験してるし、再建しましょう！」と。悲しみの声を聞き出そうと食い下がる記者に「そんなこと言っても仕方ないでしょ」と笑顔。隣にいたご婦人も「みっともない格好撮らないで」と。日本を築いてきた方達は凛々しい。
[by Min]
*Courageous Elderly!
Old man who are likely passed 80 years old, escaped from the disaster area said "We will be OK, we are pretty sure we will. We have experienced Tsunami from Chile so why can't we do it this time?" in smile. He, again in smile, said "It is useless to say something sad" to the news reporter trying to get some comments of sorrow. His wife standing next to him told the reporter sharply "Don't take photos of our disgraceful look". From this conversation, we can see how courageous the people
are who constructed Japan.
[by Keiko-san]
*Such dignity!
A man, probably over 80, was rescued in an afflicted area. "No problem! I've experienced the tsunami in Chile. Let's rebuild!" he said with a smile. The reporter attempted to get comments of grief, but he returned, "Crying just won't help the matter," and smiled. His wife standing next to him also said, "I look ridiculous. Don't get me on camera." Those people who built Japan have dignity.
* まいちゃん
http://twitter.com/app5293/status/46769727351177217
『お前今日なんで髪ストレートなん？ 俺巻き髪の方が好きって言ったべ』
『そーだけどー、まいに出来る節電ってこれ位しか思いうかばなかったしいー』 電車の中でのギャルカップルの会話。
日本全体が自分にできることを考えてんだな。って実感して、なんかうるうるしてしまた。まいちゃんイイネ！
[by Keiko-san]
*Mai-chan
"How come your hair's straight today? I told you I like your hair
curled." "I know, but this was the only way Mai could save
electricity." A conversation between a young couple on the train. The
entire Japan is thinking about what they can do to help out, that's
what I felt and tears came to my eyes. Yay, Mai-chan!
* ツイッター登録
http://twitter.com/pekopekosakura/statuses/46845284088688640
あの地震の後、娘が一番にツイッターの登録の仕方を教えてくれました。嬉しかった。
主人共、メールがつながらなかった事もあって、一緒に登録しました。 みんなの励ましの言葉も読んで感動しました。
被災地にいる方、救出に向かわれる方、どうかご無事で。
[by Keiko-san]
*Signing up on Twitter
After the earthquake, my daughter immediately showed me how to sign up on Twitter. I was happy. Since the email wasn't working, my husband and I both signed up. I read words of encouragement and was touched. Wishing the best for those in the afflicted areas and those heading there to aid.
* 知恵袋
http://twitter.com/IwamotoMari/statuses/46845919366356992
今茨城の食料危機ツイートを見て、無謀だけど届ける方法無いかと思いYahoo知恵袋見てたら、茨城の被災者の方同士がやりとりしてた。その毎回の書き込みの最後の文に必ず「明けない夜は無いです」「奥様大事にしてください」「少しの辛抱です、頑張りましょう」っていたわりと励ましの言葉が。感動
[by Keiko-san]
*Messages
Just saw the Ibaragi (near Tokyo) food shortage tweet. It's impossible but I looked up ways to send things there on Yahoo Answers, and saw disaster victims in Ibaragi exchanging messages. At the end of every message, the last line was, "The dawn always follows the darkest part of night," "Take good care of your wife," "Be patient. Hang in there," - words of consideration and encouragement. Amazing.
* 生きた証
http://twitter.com/sakura5harari/statuses/46866113597943808
同い年の少年がもう死ぬんじゃないかと感じながらも、最後に生きた証を残そうと携帯で動画を撮り続けたという話に感動した…。極限状態でそんな行動のできる彼を心から尊敬します…
[by Mari-san]
Living proof
A boy of the same age as me had a brush with death.
When he faced it, he kept making a film by the camera of his cell
phone to make it his living proof.
In such an extreme state, he did it.
I respect him.
[by Keiko-san]
A proof of his life
A boy who's the same age as me continued to take movies on his cellphone in an attempt to leave behind a proof of his life. Amazing. I really respect him who was able to act like that in such circumstances.
* 絶体絶命！
http://twitter.com/m__rika/statuses/46916199535214592
絶体絶命、糸、色、体、糸、色、命。いとしきからだ、いとしきいのち！板で見て感動した！みんな頑張れ！頑張れ日本！
[by Mari-san]
In Chinese character, we write "certain death" like this “絶体絶命”.
If we split up those characters, we get “ 糸 色 体、糸 色 命”
(Japanese pronounciation : Ito shiki Karada, Ito shiki Inochi).
Itoshiki means precious. Karada means body. Inochi menas life.
All together, it means “Precious body. Precious life”
I saw that on the bulletin board and so touched.
More power to you, everyone! We can do it, Japan!!
[by Keiko-san]
*Zettai zetsu-mei (on the ragged edge)!
"Zettai zetsu-mei (on the ragged edge=desperate situation)": when the parts of the kanji are taken apart, it's "ito" "shiki" "karada" "ito" "shiki" "inochi" which sounds like "Precious body, precious life." I saw it on a board, and was moved. Go everyone! Go Japan!
* 慣れてるのよ
http://twitter.com/tabletalkcafe/status/46874434400821248
来る時に電車で聞いたおばあちゃんの会話。「警察が電気足りないから電気（灯り）消せって」「私たちは御国のために電気消して過ごすのは慣れてるのよ。今回は頭の上に爆弾降って来るわけじゃないんだもの、喜んで消すわよね」周囲の人々一瞬しん･･･となる。涙が出そうになった。
[by Mari-san]
When I was on the train, I heard two old ladies talking.
“The policeman told me to turn off the light because we were short of it.”
“We used to spend a lot of time without lights for the good of our
country during the World War 2. This time, we don’t need to worry
about the bombs falling over us.
We’ll gladly turn off the light, won’t we?”
People around them became silent.
I was almost crying.
[by Keiko-san]
*We’re used to it
A conversation I overheard on the train between two grandmas. "The police are telling us to turn the lights off because there's not enough electricity." "We're used to living without electricity for the sake of our country. This time [compared to World War II], it's not that bombs are coming down on us, so wouldn't we happily turn the lights off?" People around them got silent for a second. I almost started to cry.
* 都会は冷たい？
http://twitter.com/mugi_momo_/statuses/47075524731879424
ぎゅうぎゅう詰めの電車で前に座ってた女性が私の鞄を持ってくれた。すごく楽になった。感動してうるうるきた。都会は冷たいとか言うけど、そんなこと無いよ！
[by Keiko-san]
People in the city are cold?
On a jam packed train, a lady sitting in front of me held onto my bag for me. It made the trip a lot easier. I was touched and tears came to my eyes. We often hear that people in the city are cold, but that's not true!
* ふんばりどころ
http://twitter.com/sumogoma/status/47067581441523712
東横線の車掌さん、アナウンスで「大変なことになってますが、ここが頑張りどころです。みんなで力を合わせて乗り切りましょう！」と。たぶん、マニュアル外だと思う。素敵だ(^^)
[by Keiko-san]
Hanging in
The Toyoko Line (Tokyo-Yokohama) train conductor announced, "Things are rough now, but let's hang in there and survive this crisis together!" That's probably not on the manual. Nice :)
[by Mari-san aka mariyn]
*Critical time
The conductor of Toyokosen Train.
He made a train announcement.
“The situation is tough. But this is the critical time.
Let’s join hands each other and get over it!”
Those phrases might not be in the manual.
Those phrases must be coming from his heart.
Sweet J
* アリエル
http://twitter.com/Kaak_s/status/46087883706220544#
ディズニーシー、マーメイドラグーンシアター内にて、ショー上演中に地震発生。観客がパニックに陥る中、ワイヤーで吊り下げられ最も危険な状態であるはずのアリエルが笑顔で懸命に手を振り続けていました。揺れが収まり、アリエルが退場すると、客席からは大きな拍手が起こりました。
[by Keiko-san]
Ariel
In the Mermaid Lagoon Theater at Tokyo Disney Sea, the earthquake struck during a show. The audience got in a panic, but Ariel who was suspended on a wire, perhaps in the most dangerous circumstance, kept smiling and waving. When she left the stage after the shake stopped, there was a big applause.
[by Mari-san aka mariyn]
*Ariel
When the earthquake struck Japan, I was watching the show at the Marmaid Lagoon Theater of Tokyo Disneysea.
The guest got panics, but Ariel, who was hung high from a wire, kept smiling and waving to the guests intently, even though she was the one who was in the most dangerous situation there.
After the most destructive shaking had gone, when she left the stage, the guests burst into applause.
*大丈夫だ
http://twitter.com/kotarotamura/status/46365732791009280#
CNNに登場した千葉在住の米人学生「私は混乱したが、まわりの日本人は違う。落ち着いて周りの人で声を掛け合っている。お互いの状況を確認し励ましあい助け合う。日本人は偉大だ。日本は大丈夫だ」パニックを期待したCNNアンカーちょっとガックリ・・・
[by Keiko-san]
Everything's alright
An American student living in the Chiba prefecture got on CNN. "I got in a panic, but Japanese people around me were different. They remained calm and gave each other considerate words. Check in on others to see everyone's alright, cheer, and help each other. They were great. Japan will be alright." The CNN reporter hoping to hear about panic was sort of disappointed...
[by Mari-san aka mariyn]
*We are OK!
A student from USA who’s living in Chiba was interviewed by CNN.
“I got panics, but the Japanese people around me didn’t. They were calmly asking each other if they were OK. Verify the condition of each other and cheer up each other.
Japanese people are great! Japan is Alright!”
It seemed the interviewer of CNN who was expecting a panic was a bit disappointed with his comment.
* 電車
http://twitter.com/oka_0829/status/46783719771607041
駅員さんに「昨日一生懸命電車を走らせてくれてありがとう」って言ってる小さい子達を見た。駅員さん泣いてた。俺は号泣してた。
[by Keiko-san]
At the train station
I saw little kids telling a train station staff, "Thank you for doing your best to keep the train running yesterday." The staff was crying. I cried big time, too.
[by Mari-san aka mariyn]
*Trains
I saw a little boy telling the station staff “Thank you very much for putting the best effort to operate trains yesterday.
The station staff was weeping. I couldn’t help buy cry.
* 元気を生み出すもの
http://twitter.com/8waru11/status/47079098564100096
おい、世の中の女子ども。聞け。今、日本に電気が足りない。そればっかりはどうしようもない。それを補うのは、みんなの元気だ。女の子の笑顔は何よりも元気を生み出す。電気も止まってるし化粧が雑でも大丈夫だよ。にっこり笑ってくれ。そしたら、こんな状況だって余裕なんだぜ。おはようございます！
[by Keiko-san]
What brings energy to people
Hey, all women in the world, listen. There's not enough electricity in Japan. That can't be helped. What fills the gap is everyone's positive energy. Above all else, women's smiles creates energy. There's no light, so your makeup may not be perfect, but that's ok. Please smile, and everything will be alright even in this situation. Good morning!
* 無双ぶり
http://twitter.com/yurikomav/statuses/47133186479767552
自衛隊が救助できた人１万近いらしいし感動 “福島の奴と話せた時に自衛隊の無双ぶりをきいた。 マジですごいらしい。背中に年寄り2人背負って両腕に年寄り1人ずつ。計4人の年寄り抱えてダッシュとか普通にしてるらしい。それなのに 食事も睡眠もろくにとらず、笑顔でがんばってるようだ。 ”
[by Keiko-san]
Unrivaled...
The number of people the self-defense army has rescued: close to 10,000. Amazing. When I was able to talk to a guy in Fukushima prefecture, I heard how great they were. Really awesome. Get two elderlies on the back, two more in each arm; with four all together they run around as if that's nothing. They can't spare much time to eat or sleep, but are doing their best with a smile on their faces.
* やっつける！
http://twitter.com/shi052/statuses/47137706089783296
昨日うちにきたいとこのちびっこが手に仮面ライダーのおもちゃ持っててなんで持ってるのかな？と思ったらちびっこがあたしの所にきてしーちゃん俺これで地震やっつけに行くんだって言っててちびっこまだ3歳なのにこんな事言ってて3歳なのにこんな事思ってるんだと思って感動して泣いた
[by Keiko-san]
I'm going to beat it up
Yesterday my little cousin who came over had a hero action figure in his hand. I wondered why he's holding onto it, and he came over and said, "Shi-chan, I'm going to beat the earthquake up with this." He's just three years-old, but is thinking like that. That touched me and made me cry.
* 豚汁
http://twitter.com/serious_egg/statuses/47137182279929856
お母さんが大量に豚汁作ってる 人のためだってさ ちょっと感動
[by Keiko-san]
Pork soup
My mother is making tons of pork soup. She said it's for other people. I was kind of moved.
* セｰル
http://twitter.com/lawolla635/statuses/47150116968214528
個人商店で｢困ったときはお互い様セール｣やってた。日用品とかが安くなってんの。日頃から値下げしまくってギリギリ運営だった癖に……！ ほとんど儲け出ないと思われる数字の値札を貼りながらにこにこ笑うおばさんに感動した。
[by Keiko-san]
A sale
At a mom-and-pop store they were having a, "let's-help-each-other-out-at-this-rough-time sale". Everyday household things were marked down, but they've always kept the prices low and they were barely making profit! It was amazing that the lady was putting prices on things knowing that they wouldn't bring in much profit, but still had a smile on her face.
* 元気を生み出すもの
http://twitter.com/8waru11/status/47079098564100096
おい、世の中の女子ども。聞け。今、日本に電気が足りない。そればっかりはどうしようもない。それを補うのは、みんなの元気だ。女の子の笑顔は何よりも元気を生み出す。電気も止まってるし化粧が雑でも大丈夫だよ。にっこり笑ってくれ。そしたら、こんな状況だって余裕なんだぜ。おはようございます！
[by Mari-san]
*Energy Source
Girls! Please listen to me! Now we are short of electricity. We can’t
do much about it.
What makes up for this is people’s energy. Smile of the girls is one
of the biggest energy sources of us. We have tough situation, you may
not be able to make up nicely, but please show us your smile. Your
smile can be the key to get over this! Good Morning!
* 無双ぶり
http://twitter.com/yurikomav/statuses/47133186479767552
自衛隊が救助できた人１万近いらしいし感動 “福島の奴と話せた時に自衛隊の無双ぶりをきいた。 マジですごいらしい。背中に年寄り2人背負って両腕に年寄り1人ずつ。計4人の年寄り抱えてダッシュとか普通にしてるらしい。それなのに 食事も睡眠もろくにとらず、笑顔でがんばってるようだ。 ”
[by Mari-san]
*Unrivaled effort
I was so touched by the outstanding news that Japan Self-Defense
Forces rescued almost 10,000 people from the disaster site.
I had an opportunity to talk with the one who lives in Fukushima.
He told me about the unrivaled effort of them.
He said “people witnessed several of members of the Self Defense
Forces carried 4 old people at a time, 2 on his back and 1 each on hid
arms.
Carrying 4 people at a time and run – they keep doing that without
enough eat and sleep as if it’s a kind of thing should be taken for
granted.
And there’s a smile on their face.”
* やっつける！
http://twitter.com/shi052/statuses/47137706089783296
昨日うちにきたいとこのちびっこが手に仮面ライダーのおもちゃ持っててなんで持ってるのかな？と思ったらちびっこがあたしの所にきてしーちゃん俺これで地震やっつけに行くんだって言っててちびっこまだ3歳なのにこんな事言ってて3歳なのにこんな事思ってるんだと思って感動して泣いた
[by Mari-san]
*smash out the earthquake
Yesterday, my little nephew came to visit us.
He has a doll of Kamen Rider (Japanese hero, someone like Spiderman)
in his hand.
I wonder why he brought it.
He came to me and told me, “Shi-chan (my name), I’m going to smash out
the earthquake with him!”
He is just a 3-years-old boy, but has such a spirit.
I couldn’t help but weep.
* 豚汁
http://twitter.com/serious_egg/statuses/47137182279929856
お母さんが大量に豚汁作ってる 人のためだってさ ちょっと感動
[by Mari-san]
*Miso soup
My mom is making tons of Miso soup.
For the people, she said.
Touched.
* セｰル
http://twitter.com/lawolla635/statuses/47150116968214528
個人商店で｢困ったときはお互い様セール｣やってた。日用品とかが安くなってんの。日頃から値下げしまくってギリギリ運営だった癖に……！ ほとんど儲け出ないと思われる数字の値札を貼りながらにこにこ笑うおばさんに感動した。
[by Mari-san]
*Bargain
I saw a small privately owned shop had a sale named “Help each other Sale”.
They sells daily necessities at a substantial discount.
I know that they had been cutting prices to the bone even before the
earthquake, but even more!
I was so touched with the smile of the lady who put new price tags on goods.
* 侍魂
http://twitter.com/NoK_code_0204/status/47151301930393600
母親より。 今朝の横浜市営地下鉄…。 乗り込んだ車内でアナウンス。 「混み合っている中、誠に申し訳御座いませんが○号車は女性専用車両となります。」 女性達も動揺したが、あれだけ混雑している中、文句一つ言わずに男性達は外に出て次の電車を待ったらしい。 侍魂。これが日本の男性です。
[Written by Seika]
* Samurai Spirit
From mother; in the Yokohama-city subway this morning, there was a announcement in the train I had got on "Sorry for the inconvenience of the jam, but this carriage is actually meant be for only women. Thank you for your understanding." Women fell concerned about the men, as they knew we were all in short of transports, but all the men got off in silence with no complains, and they waited for the next one. This is the Samurai Spirit (showing what they think is right without looking for recognition.) They are the Japanese men.
[by Mari-san]
*Spirit of Samurai
From my Mom.
This morning, in the crowded car of Yokohama City subway,
there was a train announcement.
“I’m sorry to say this in this situation, but Car No. X is a woman only car.”
All the women in that car looked upset, but all the men who were there
got off the train and waited for next one without any fuss.
Sprits of Samurai.
This shows how gentle Japanese men are.
* 放送事故
http://twitter.com/bitboi/status/46767976380248064
NHKの男性アナウンサーが被災状況や現況を淡々と読み上げる中、「ストレスで母乳が出なくなった母親が夜通しスパーの開店待ちの列に並んでミルクが手に入った」と紹介後、絶句、沈黙が流れ、放送事故のようになった。すぐに立ち直ったけど泣いているのがわかった。目頭が熱くなった。
[Written by Seika]
* Broadcast Accident
When a male news reporter was reporting on the news about the current situation in the damaged region, he fell silent all of a sudden after reading "A mother who was unable to breastfeed her bady due to a large amount of stree queued for milk at the supermarket all night" He paused and it was like a moment of a broadcast accident. He got back to his report soon after that, but i saw him crying. My eyes watered.
[by Mari-san]
I was watching TV hearing the anchorman of NHK kept reading out the
situation of damage in a detached tone.
He said "A woman who couldn’t get her breast milk from the stress
got in a line in front of the supermarket all night and she finally
managed buy some milk for the baby."
Then, there was a brief silence.
Soon after, he started to read out again, but I could feel that he was crying.
My eyes filled with tears.
[by Aya-san]
Dead Air, Falling Silent
An NHK announcer was reading a news script, announcing the state of the devastation and the latest development calmly. He reached this part of the news script, "A mother was able to buy much-waited formula for her baby. She stood in line all thru the night in front of a supermarket. Her milk had dried up because of stress caused by the quakes." The announcer fell silent. It was like dead air. He immediately picked up but I could see he was crying. Tears welled up in my eyes.
* 若かった頃ね・・・
http://twitter.com/lovkayo21/status/47172194421321728
いつか自分の子供や孫に話そう。「おばあちゃんが若かった時、東日本大震災があって世界中が１つになった。皆が一つのために必死になって支えあって輝いていたんだよ」って。相手が聞き飽きるまで話そう。だから1人でも多くの人に元気になってほしい。 #prayforjapan
[Written by Seika]
* When I was young
I shall tell my children and ground children one day, " There was a catastrophecal earthquake in the north-east part of Japan when I was young . The whole world came together and supported us, which looked brightening to me." I shall tell them until they get bored of the story, so I hope as many people as possibe to get recovery.
[by Mari-san]
* When I was young…
One day, I will tell my children and grandchildren.
“When I was young, there was a huge earthquake. All the world united
and helped each other. People’s feeling of goodwill was shining all
over.”
I will tell this story till everybody get fed up with it.
I hope that as many people as possible will be saved and recover from
the suffering.
[by Aya-san]
* When Granny was young...
I will tell my kids and grandkids someday_when I have them_, "When granny was young, we had this terrible earthquake that hit east part of this country. And the whole world came together as one. Everyone did best to support each other. It was tough but we glowed with pride." I will tell them again and again, until they get fed up with an old granny's story. SO, I WANT US TO CHEER UP. #prayforjapan
* 駄目だけどｗ
http://twitter.com/efunosan/status/46944392006742016
匿名掲示板にて「みんな逃げ出して灯りも少ない万引きし放題のコンビニに着いたらお前らはどうする」という問いに即レスで「全裸で徘徊する」とついた。その後続々と賛同者が現れた。この国は駄目だけど元気です。
[by Aya-san]
* We suck, but...
On an anonymous online bulletin board, someone asked, "What'd you guys do if you walked into a convenience store (a drug store) that had lost power in the dark and everyone inside the store had left and abandoned the store? You'd be virtually free to take anything from the store!?" Someone immediately responded, "I'd take off all my clothes and walk around naked." Lots of other guys agreed to that comment. This country sucks, but the people rock.
[by Mari-san]
*It may sound stupid, but
There was an open letter at the bulletin board.
“What would you do if you happened to find a convenience store that is
dark without power and everybody had run away, so that you can swipe
whatever you want?”
Somebody answered “ I would hang around butt naked”
Many people offered thumbs up.
We are stupid but we are still powerful enough to joke on it.
* 無力じゃない
http://twitter.com/Aimi71/status/47138155232641024
大事な人が,自衛隊として現地にいます。24時間で3時間の休憩。メールで「大丈夫？」と聞いた私に「そのために訓練してるからな。俺には"無力じゃない"って信じさせてくれる人がいるから,気持ちも大丈夫。」そう言ってました。どうか彼らに,もっと強い感謝の意を。
[by Aya-san]
*”I am not powerless”
My beloved one serves the Self Defense Forces and is currently deployed in an affected area. He only gets 3 hours of break per 24 hours. I emailed him asking if he was doing alright. His reply: "This is what we are trained for. People who I care make me believe I am not powerless. I'm calm and peaceful inside." I know you already appreciate these courageous men, but I ask you to show your appreciation even more.
* 復活
http://twitter.com/KamakuraKimono/status/47258157998804993
気仙沼の友人からメールが届いた!「生き残った人たちは皆元気。ヘドロと重油の中でお風呂もトイレもなく、汚れた手でご飯食べてる。悲惨な話も山ほどだけどそれ以上に感動ドラマも!必ず復活するから待っててね」と。涙が止まらない。
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
We will make a strong comeback
I got an e-mail from my friend in Kesennuma, Miyagi.
“The survivors are all doing well.
There’s sludge and heavy oil sprit everywhere, and we have no bath and toilet
So that we are eating foods by the dirty hands.
Harrowing stories here and there, but we have whole lot more encouraging stories.
We will make a strong comeback, so please believe in and wait for the good news.”
I can’t stop crying.
* 母とツイッター
http://twitter.com/eri_thjt_61/status/47238835880464384
母にTwitterを見せた、「自分たちよりも若い人たちがこんなに支えあって日本を守ろうとしているなんて」って感動して泣いてた。私たちがやってることは間違いじゃない、意味のあることなんだ。 #prayforjapan #BELOVED
[by Mari-san aka mariyn]
My Mom and Twitter
I let my Mom read the twitter.
She read it and moved to tears.
“The younger generation is trying to protect Japan like this supporting each other…!”
We are doing the right thing.
What we are doing now is something substantial.
* 安全な場所
http://twitter.com/inomsk/status/47266541493960704
娘三歳がぬいぐるみ達をうんしょ、うんしょとどこかに運んでいた。「じしんがくるから、みんなひなんしたの」と言う。しばらくして、さて寝るかとパパの掛け布団を開いたらぬいぐるみが全員寝てた。思わず吹き出した。そして、いつもパパと寝てる娘三歳が「ここが安全」と思ってくれていて嬉しかった。
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
The Secure Place
I saw my 3 years-old daughter moving all her favorite dolls to somewhere.
She was saying “ I moved them to the secure place in preparation for the earthquake.”
Time to go to bed.
I turned over my bedding, and I found all her dolls there.
I burst into laughter.
My daughter always sleeps in the same bed with me, her Dad.
I was really really happy to know that she thought that the place she sleeps is the most secure place in the world.
* ラーメン
http://twitter.com/maromaro25/statuses/47613447843758080
自宅は流されて自分は避難所にいるのに店が大丈夫だったから、って無料でラーメンをふるまっているラーメン屋さん…日本ってこんなに皆暖かい…日本に生まれたことを誇りに思う。
[by Aya-san]
An owner of a ramen shop is offering ramen noodles FREE OF CHARGE because his shop survived the tsunami and the quakes. But his house got swept away by tsunami and he's been living in an evacuation site. People are warmhearted in Japan despite his/her own suffering. I'm proud to be Japanese.
* 志願
http://twitter.com/NamicoAoto/status/46951384263831552
父が明日、福島原発の応援に派遣されます。半年後定年を迎える父が自ら志願したと聞き、涙が出
そうになりました。「今の対応次第で原発の未来が変わる。使命感を持っていく。」家では頼りなく感
じる父ですが、私は今日程誇りに思ったことはありません。無事の帰宅を祈ります。
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
Volunteered
My father is going to dispatched on a mission to the atomic power plant of Fukushima.
I was close to crying when I heard that he volunteered for the mission, even though he retires in 6 months.
"What we do now navigates the future of atomic power plant.
I'm going there with a sense of responsibility."
He has been rather unreliable type at home,
but...
I couldn't be prouder of him.
I hope he'll get back safe and sound.
* パパの仕事
http://twitter.com/ownwing/status/47445388487172096
旦那さんが自衛官の友人より。以前息子さんが「パパは戦争がお仕事？」と涙ながら聞いてきた事があったそうだ。誰かの心ない言葉に傷付いたんだろう。今、息子さんは毎日TV画面に向かい「パパ頑張れ、パパのお友だち頑張れ！」と叫んでるって。「僕も自衛隊になる！」って。…通勤中に号泣。
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
Daddy’s Job
From my friend whose hubby is a member of the Self-Defense Forces.(SDF)
In past days, there was a time that her son came to her with tears and asked her
“Is it true that my daddy’s job is war?”
Probably somebody said something insensitive, and that hurt him.
Recently, he always watches TV up front, saying “Go for it, Daddy! Hang in there, Daddy’s friends!”
And he also says that he will be a member of the SDF in the future.
I couldn’t help but crying, even though I was on the train to go to work.
* おかえりなさい
http://twitter.com/itigotaso01/status/47218303822872576
震災時の「おかえりなさい」→押さない、駆けない、笑顔を忘れない、理想を捨てない、泣いてストレス発散、サヨナラは言わない、生き延びる。今初めて知った！良いね、これ
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
Okaerinasai=Welcome back!
Must-do's to cope the disaster
"Okaerinasai"(Welcome back)
O ... Osanai (Don't push)
Ka ... Kakenai (Don't run)
E ... Egao wo wasurenai (Don't forget to smile)
Ri ... Riso wo sutenai (Retain the vision)
Na ... Naite Stress hassan (Cry and release the stress)
Sa ... Sayonara ha Iwanai (Never say goodbye)
I ... Ikinobiru (Survive!)
I have just learned of this.
This is amazing!
* 父親のメッセージ
http://twitter.com/ritz29/status/47316929937027072
家の非常袋を確認したら、父親が40年前に書いたメッセージが残ってた。私も新しい非常袋にメッセージを書こう。見た人が励まされるような。 http://p.twipple.jp/KwUYm
Message from Dad
I checked an emergency pack of my house. I found a message that my Dad wrote 40 years ago. I too will write a message on a brand new emergency pack.
Something that encourages people. http://p.twipple.jp/KwUYm
* がんばろう
http://twitter.com/sachyco/statuses/47821072803971072
被災した中学生の子達が学校に残ってた材料使って「がんばろう」て書いた小さい横断幕を避難所に設置してるニュース見てさぁ…。家族の安否がわからない子もいるのに、"自分たちができること"をしたって言うんだよ～。えらいなーて感動して。わたしたちしっかりしなきゃね。
[by Mari-san aka marilyn]
Keep it up!
The junior high school students in the disaster area made a little banner from the remains and set it up at the safe shelter.
The banner reads “ Keep it up!”.
Even though the fate of some of their family remains unknown, but they say “We do what we can do now”.
How admirable!
We’ve got to straighten up, right?
* 給料2日分
http://twitter.com/mongol_daruma/status/47690510902632448
モンゴル在住の日本人です。モンゴル国税関全職員が今回の震災義援金のために、給料２日分を募金することをみんなで決定したんだそうです。これまで２０年間の日本政府からの援助協力に対する恩返しであり、友情のあかしを示すのは今だ！ってモンゴル国は燃えてます
Two days pay
I am a Japanese living in Mongolia.
All the customs officer decided to donate their 2 days pay to the victims of this earthquake.
The hearts of Mongolian are burning.
They think that here comes a time that they can repay Japanese Government for its aid of last decades, and to share a deep friendship with Japanese people.
* ホッカイロ
http://twitter.com/#!/natsuorin/statuses/48206976836050944
母「ホッカイロ逃げたぁ」妹「逃げてないよ♪」母「あ、いたいた☆」停電中家族で一つのふとんに入り、あったかい娘の足を探すかわいい母なのでした。
[by Aya-san]
My mother’s foot warmer
Mom goes, "Oh! My little foot warmer got away!" My sister goes, "No I did not! ;D" And Mom goes, "Oh, there you are :)" ... Mom and sister were sharing a futon during a blackout and Mom was searching for my sis's warm feet. Cute mom :)
* 小さなヒーロー
http://twitter.com/#!/ngymmgm/statuses/48207515028172800
ベビーカーの赤ちゃんと幼稚園位の男の子を連れたお母さんの後ろを歩いてました。母『地震来たらこわいね』息子『そしたらオレがこうするから大丈夫』とベビーカーを守るように覆いかぶさりました。めっさ男前！小さいけど立派なヒーロー。ほっこりしました。
[by Aya-san]
A little knight
I was walking behind a mother with a little boy and a baby in a carriage. The mother said to her young boy, "What if another earthquake hits? Scary, isn't it?" The kindergarten boy said, "No worries, Mom. I will do THIS!" Then the boy bent over the baby in the carriage to protect his young sibling. What a little knight in a shiny armor. My heart felt warm.
* みっともない
http://twitter.com/gatten_taku/status/48220726808940544#
さっ き、友達の薬局に高校生くらいの若い男の子がトイレットペーパーを返品しに来たとのこと。聞いたら、「親が昨日２つも買ってきて、みっともないと思って返 しにきた」んだって。いまどきの高校生の口からみっともないって言葉がでてきたのでびっくりしたって言ってた。日本の未来は明るいね。
[by Aya-san]
Disgraceful
A teenage boy walked into a drugstore, a package of toilet paper in hand. He said, "My parent hoarded and bought two packages yesterday. How disgraceful. I would like to return one." --My friend who works for the drugstore was impressed to hear a word "disgraceful" from a high school boy. We have bright future ahead in this country.
* 引っ越し
http://twitter.com/pink_no_ribbon/statuses/48317351006969856#
引 越準備中、母が家に常備してあった懐中電灯と非常食を私に回してくれた。｢今買うと、必要な人に渡らんやろしね。万が一の事があっても、こっちは家族も知 り合いもおるから大丈夫。知らん土地で一人なだけでも不安やろし、余分な心配は増やしたらあかん。｣ 改めて、この家の娘で良かったと思った。
[by Aya-san]
Packing for a move
When I was packing for my move, my mother handed me a flashlight and survival food she had kept for the family, saying "Take these and don't buy new ones. There are people who really need them now. Us? We are fine. We have family and neighbors. We can help each other if a disaster strikes our area. You will be living by yourself, a stranger in a strange land. You have all the reasons to be anxious about your new life. No need to be anxious about us, your family." I felt so proud to be my mother's daughter, to be part of this family.
* 叱咤激励
http://twitter.com/#!/niidome/status/47980961887043584
鹿 児島でひとり暮らす母に電話。声を聞かせて安心させるつもりが、逆に叱咤激励されてしまった。母曰く「あなたが今その年齢で其処に立っていることの意味を 真剣に考えなさい。自分にできるやり方で世のため人のために尽くしなさい」と。僕はあなたの子であることを誇りに思います。明日も生きるぜ。
[by Aya-san]
Mom's Pep Talk
Called my Mom to let her know I survived the quakes. She lives in Kagoshima, on Kyushu Island, a thousand miles south of Tohoku. Thought she was worried about me and wanted to calm her down. Instead of tears, what I got from her was a pep talk. "Know, with all your heart, the meaning of your being where you are, at this timing and age in your life. Do the best you can to serve others." Mother, I am proud to be your son. I will live through all this.