Author Topic: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: HELP OUT! (Read 70680 times)

daigong · « **on:** March 12, 2011, 02:41:33 AM »

We at JPH!P send our thoughts and prayers to the Japanese people affected by this enormous natural disaster. 日本のために祈る Just surreal following the news and all the tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Stay safe and be alert!

The magnitude of the initial quake was 8.9 and it struck just off the coast of Japan's main island of Honshu. It's the biggest earthquake to hit Japan in more than a century, and one of the five biggest in the world since 1900. We've seen the shocking images of this tragic event, it's time to do what we can to support those in need:

This Japanese site: http://savejapan.simone-inc.com mission is to give real time updates on the affected areas.

Missing Friends and family
http://www.icrc.org/eng/familylinks-japan
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?small=yes

Do what you can and DONATE to charities like Red Cross:

Japan Red Cross (English)

If you prefer to call in your donation, you can do that at 1-800-RED-CROSS for English or 1-800 257 7575 for Spanish. Or, you may text REDCROSS to 90999, and $10 will be added to your cell phone bill (US) and similar services in your country.

Visiting any local chapter of Red Cross, UNICEF, Salvation Army offices in person (during business hours) and online. Beware of scammers

News Streams:

NHK World stream (in english)
http://jibtv.com/program/?page=0

Japanese streams:
[noembed]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv[/noembed]
[noembed]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-gtv2[/noembed]
[noembed]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-gtv[/noembed]
[noembed]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/annnews[/noembed]
[noembed]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/japanhelpchannel[/noembed]

Additional resources related to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami (Google)

And other news sites have compiled a list of organizations you can donate to that are assisting with disaster relief: MSNBC CBC Time mashable Yahoo

Thank you to all the HiPstaz who have donated and contributed to the compilation of these resources...If you have any other links, please feel free to add.

in the words of Rika Ishikawa: 一人一人の力が合わさって大きなパワーになると信じましょう！

Quote from: twissie on March 13, 2011, 01:29:17 PM

thanks twissie for thetranslation

「信じてる」(I Believe)

君の声を聞くってだけで、
日本中が笑顔になる。

People all over Japan turn to smiles,
just by hearing your voice.

君が生きているってだけで、
世界中が笑顔になる。

People all over the world turn to smiles,
just by hearing that you are alive.

僕は、君のそばにいるから。
ずっと、ずっと、ずっと。

Because I'm by your side.
Through it all, through it all, through it all.

君が無事でいるってことを、
世界中が信じている。

People all over the world have faith
that you are safe.

君が生きているってだけで、
僕はずっと笑顔になる。

My face turns into an long-lasting smile,
just by hearing you are alive.

僕は、君のそばにいるから。
ずっと、ずっと、ずっと。

Because I'm by your side.
Through it all, through it all, through it all.

melody : Takeshi Nakatsuka
lyrics : Takeshi Nakatsuka
arrangement : Takeshi Nakatsuka
artwork : Kentaro Ishigaki

---from TAKESHI with LOVE---

http://wakatsuki-chinatsu-wc.jp/i_love_japan/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id431036388?i=431036426

Raccoondog · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:48:28 AM »

I do have one link:

http://www.jpopasia.com/news/your-idols-their-status-a-list-of-japanese-celebrities-and-their-status::5421.html

nachdenki · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:03:10 PM »

There is also a temporary fuji tv stream
Ustream Asia fuji tv (Japanese)

Already donated some money to the German red cross (drk.de) yesterday o/

almond · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:31:33 PM »

In the US, you can also donate $10 to the Salvation Army towards their efforts in Japan by texting JAPAN or QUAKE to to 80888. More information can be found here and here.

I've done my text donations to Red Cross and Salvation Army. Do whatever you can afford

daigong · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:22:06 PM »

Awesome Stuff HiPstaz. That's how we roll.

Got a tweet from Mika (Japanese fangir) and she is safe, took an extra 18-20 hours or so kinda worried there!

In Canada: "Beginning today, Rogers and Fido wireless customers can text ASIA to 30333 to donate $5 to earthquake relief efforts. The money - 100 per cent of all donations - will go to the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami fund. Rogers is also making TV Japan available on free preview on Channel 829 to all digital cable customers."

also: http://twitter.com/bing/status/46597693585358848
@bing How you can #SupportJapan - http://binged.it/fEh7iT. For every retweet, @bing will give $1 to Japan quake victims, up to $100K.

It's Microsoft so do it up!

Pray for Japan from around the world: http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2129985372846288901

Hart · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:25:24 PM »

Just donated $100 from their website.

It's the least I could do for all the stuff that I bought from Japan.

daigong · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:36:05 PM »

I saw this in the Rika 2ch thread (which is 100% dedicated to covering the 3/11 events) and this Taiwan facebook did a hands + messages show of support:

台灣如何看待日本311 (台湾は日本国民に捧げます)

we should do smth like this, hmm...

Rei-chan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:13:48 PM »

JPH!P is doing such a great job with all the information and support for Japan! Makes me proud

We are one world! Gotta help each other through the tough times!

daigong · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:29:44 AM »

Indeed Rei, united we stand with our source of positivity to the peoples of Japan!!!!

and Jab's best friend Dean just msg'd me, he too donated in honor of our Jabronisaur for the people of Japan:

twissie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:29:17 PM »

Found this as a retweet in my twitter stream, I found it inspiring and filled with positive energy (sorry for my clumsy translation).

「信じてる」(I Believe)

君の声を聞くってだけで、
日本中が笑顔になる。

People all over Japan turn to smiles,
just by hearing your voice.

君が生きているってだけで、
世界中が笑顔になる。

People all over the world turn to smiles,
just by hearing that you are alive.

僕は、君のそばにいるから。
ずっと、ずっと、ずっと。

Because I'm by your side.
Through it all, through it all, through it all.

君が無事でいるってことを、
世界中が信じている。

People all over the world have faith
that you are safe.

君が生きているってだけで、
僕はずっと笑顔になる。

My face turns into an long-lasting smile,
just by hearing you are alive.

僕は、君のそばにいるから。
ずっと、ずっと、ずっと。

Because I'm by your side.
Through it all, through it all, through it all.

melody : Takeshi Nakatsuka
lyrics : Takeshi Nakatsuka
arrangement : Takeshi Nakatsuka
artwork : Kentaro Ishigaki

---from TAKESHI with LOVE---

nachdenki · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:49:41 PM »

A slideshow of the Japanese Red Cross at work:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifrc/sets/72157626249200890/show/
So if anyone was still in doubt - the donations reach the people.

Wonderboy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:48:04 PM »

I just can't find words to express my sadness and my worry...

Here are some urls that show the disaster :
- http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/japans-earthquake---the-aftermath/100023/#
- http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/03/massive_earthquake_hits_japan.html
- http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/03/japan_earthquake_aftermath.html
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

jafeijai · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:26:01 PM »

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1oR7mRBNCog-FeVrtl0dD4Suoi2hL0XE4YOoAPdCyZ3w&pli=1

Gotta admit, this almost brought me to tears.

daigong · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:26:11 PM »

^ pretty powerful stuff jaf....damn this just speaks a billion words:

* 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.

Thank you for the linkage and translation twissie

THAT just speaks to what we are all feeling, UNITED WE STAND!!

as nach says. GET TO THE RED CROSS!! Prolly the one charity I back often cuz they on top of things during these natural disasters.

boykun · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2011, 03:45:58 AM »

^^ Those comments are very touching, wow.

Satellite images showing before and after:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm
The devastation is just incredible, no words, really.

daigong · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:27:41 AM »

No doubt boy. I still just tuned into the NHK as more and more images come in.

Gackt himself is picking the spirits of Japan with a Charity Concert / movement:

lots of artists have posted messages as well: http://static.hangame.co.jp/hangame/extra/showyourheart/index.html

winner · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:29:27 PM »

Quote from: winner on March 10, 2011, 08:42:51 AM

Deciding which one I should buy

Donated it to World Vision instead.

jafeijai · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2011, 06:47:05 PM »

Quote from: daigong on March 14, 2011, 07:27:41 AM

Gackt himself is picking the spirits of Japan with a Charity Concert / movement:

It seems the AKB umbrella has also opened up a charity fund/donation as well here.

According to the site, the fund was opened after discussion with the Japanese Red Cross, and that not only members, but all staff related to the AKB umbrella as well as Akimoto Yasushi has donated to the cause.

Kimuuu · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:17:39 PM »

In tears... you guys... <3 Just donated $100 to the Red Cross to help out the victims in Japan.

mia-p · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:54:17 PM »

Was able to donate through PayPal at redcross.ca
Really hope the radiation levels don't get out of control *prays*