TO THOSE WHO CARED THE ROO
9 years ago
Series of really big earthquake have broken out in the Western part of Japan since April 14th. The numbers of the earthquakes which can be felt have already reached over 470 times.
I cordially appreciate those who cared me enough to send message through the Skype or the Personal Note on the FA to make sure if I was all right. No damages are reported in the Tokyo area, and I am fine although, 41 people were killed in the earthquakes, and the Kumamoto Castle which has over 400 years of history is half broken. Despite of 800 miles (1,200Km) of distance between Tokyo and the stricken area, I could feel the ground shaking in Tokyo when the earthquake struck.
I hereby express my deep condolence over those who were killed, and sorrow for the victims of this natural disaster. I have been glad if those who are interested in Japan could give some aids through The Japanese Red Cross Society.
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/
日本の西部で4月17日から非常に大きな地震が立て続けに起こっている。有感地震の回数はすでに470回を超えた。
この度、スカイプやFAの個人メールを通じて安否を問い合わせてくれた皆様には心から感謝している。東京では被害がでていないので大丈夫だが、41人がこの地震で死亡し、400年以上の歴史を誇る熊本城は半分壊されている。東京と被災地の間には約1,200Kmの距離があるが、かの地震が発生した時、東京でも揺れを感じた。
この地震で犠牲となった人々に深く哀悼の意を表すと同時に、被災された皆様には大変気の毒に思う。若し日本に興味のある方々が日本赤十字社を通じで何らかの協力をして下されば大変ありがたい。
http://www.jrc.or.jp/
I cordially appreciate those who cared me enough to send message through the Skype or the Personal Note on the FA to make sure if I was all right. No damages are reported in the Tokyo area, and I am fine although, 41 people were killed in the earthquakes, and the Kumamoto Castle which has over 400 years of history is half broken. Despite of 800 miles (1,200Km) of distance between Tokyo and the stricken area, I could feel the ground shaking in Tokyo when the earthquake struck.
I hereby express my deep condolence over those who were killed, and sorrow for the victims of this natural disaster. I have been glad if those who are interested in Japan could give some aids through The Japanese Red Cross Society.
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/
日本の西部で4月17日から非常に大きな地震が立て続けに起こっている。有感地震の回数はすでに470回を超えた。
この度、スカイプやFAの個人メールを通じて安否を問い合わせてくれた皆様には心から感謝している。東京では被害がでていないので大丈夫だが、41人がこの地震で死亡し、400年以上の歴史を誇る熊本城は半分壊されている。東京と被災地の間には約1,200Kmの距離があるが、かの地震が発生した時、東京でも揺れを感じた。
この地震で犠牲となった人々に深く哀悼の意を表すと同時に、被災された皆様には大変気の毒に思う。若し日本に興味のある方々が日本赤十字社を通じで何らかの協力をして下されば大変ありがたい。
http://www.jrc.or.jp/
tamurross
~tamurross
Glad to hear you're okay. Thanks for sharing the info with us
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
You're welcome. The damage is getting bigger and bigger in the strcken area. The latest news here reports that fifty four people were killed. The area had heavy rain early this morning in Tokyo Time. I am afraid of avalanches because of it.
Spacko
~fairtravian
I'm glad you're okay!
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you. I am all right. Another really big earthquake struck the South Western part of Ecuador some days ago. As I have visited Guayaquil, I am worried about the victims in that city, too.
shadydude
~shadydude
Wishing you well over there. <3
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you. Being in Tokyo which is located 800 miles away, I am safe. The news programmes on TV says that the heavy rain and the series of huge aftershocks make rescue operations difficult. Those earthquakes have changed the shape of the land.
staticbear76
~staticbear76
my thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to those who are affected as well many blessings to them all, and I am also very glad you are ok as well.
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you. I am totally all right. Right at this moment, we only hope that there will be no more of victims. That earthquake confined eleven college students to the dormitory. Very sad to say, one student (age: twenty) was found to be dead.
staticbear76
~staticbear76
t that's horrible I hope they find peace and solace
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Yes, it was. I hope that the rests of the rescued students will get recovered from their injuries without being a handicapped person.
staticbear76
~staticbear76
same here
dotter
~dotter
I'm glad you're okay, 'roo. Please keep yourself safe.
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you. I am safe, and no damages are reported in the Tokyo area. Since the aftershocks are going on, I am very afraid of a bigger damage in the area. I also express my deep condolence over those who were killed in the recent big earth quake in Ecuador.
Ratchetjak
~ratchetjak
I hope that you and everyone else in Japan continue to stay safe though my condolences go out to the 41 lost as well.
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you very much for the kind comment. The latest news programm on TV here says that fifty four people were killed in total. The series of aftershocks have changed the shape of the land, many avalanches occurred, one big bridge fell down. In addtion, the stricken area had a heavy rain storm early this morning in Tokyo Time. We do not hope any more damages.
Ratchetjak
~ratchetjak
Oh my... Well I hope the crazy phenomenon stops soon.
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
I hope so, too. There is a volcano around the stricken area. I am afraid if it would have a majour volcanic erruption.
Ratchetjak
~ratchetjak
Let's hope that doesn't happen...
GrooKangaroo
~grookangaroo
Wow... I didn't realise the earthquakes had been that bad over there at the moment.. dang!
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Yes, It is terrible. Approx. 37,000 of people are still foced to live in the shelters. The numbers of aftershocks that can be felt surmounted to almost 1,000 times. The stricken area had another heavy rain yesterday. I never hope a more of victims.
Illas
~illogical
I'm happy to see you are alive and well. I'm sorry I didn't see this post sooner. My prayers and thoughts go out to all o those impacted.
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Thank you for the kind comment. I am safe and alive. Some minutes ago, another huge afershock broke out in the Eastern part of the stricken area. The Spring Holiday Seasons started here today in Japan, but many people cancelled their trips to the Kyushu area because of that. The amount of their economic loos will be very huge. > <
Silkenvixen
~silkenvixen
I haven't been online in over a month. Thank GOD you're okay!!
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
Have you been too busy to be online? Thank you. I am fine though, the aftershocks are still going on in the stricken area.
Silkenvixen
~silkenvixen
Way too busy, yeah, but so far I'm back to spending more time on now.......But you're the one to be concerned about, so happy you're still there! Are you feeling any of those aftershocks?
rimskiy
~rimskiy
OP
I am glad that you got back online to spend more time on. Fortunately, we do not have the aftershocks which can be felt here because there are approximately 660 miles of distance between the stricken area and Tokyo. Japan is a seismic country. There may be a probability that a big earthquake occurs everywhere here.
Silkenvixen
~silkenvixen
Really?? Wow, I had no idea....I always thought their biggest threat were giant monster attacks. I'll keep them in my thoughts....I'm happy to see you're back and still with us :)
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