I have made a video using these 10 Reasons. It is on YouTube and I will put it here, as well. Everything I hear about the behaviour of the Japanese reinforces what we all saw starting a month ago.
How do they do it?
YouTube - TRIBUTE TO JAPAN
My Tribute to the People of Japan
This is my recognition of the spirit, courage and civility of the Japanese people and their response to the recent trisaster.
Almost exactly a month ago, on March 11, 2011, Japan suffered a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by a huge tsunami, along with the release of lethal radiation and a possible meltdown at the Fukushima Nuclear Energy Plant. As always after a major earthquake, there have been many aftershocks. Yesterday, there was a 7.0 aftershock, which is a major quake in its own right. There is also a volcano erupting in the south of Japan, although this has not been widely reported.
The world has been watching the behaviour of the Japanese people since then with a mixture of compassion and astonished awe. No violence, no looting, no fires set, no crime. Just the good people of Japan working together in cooperation for the good of all.
How would your community or mine react? Not nearly as well, most likely.
This is a reminder that the Sun is always shining. Sometimes we just can't see her.
An explanation of the completed picture at the end:
Below is the the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami and, of course, the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, while Fujiyama soars above the tragedy. Above all, the benevolent presence of Amaterasu-no-Kami, the Sun Goddess and chief deity of the Shinto religion, gives her blessing and strength to her people, the people of Japan.
This picture can be found in my Flickr account at "http://www.flickr.com/photos/maisometimes2/5544669653/" My Tribute to the People of Japan | Flickr - Photo Sharing![/url].
(Note: I am neither Shinto nor Japanese. If I have hurt anybody's religious sensibilities, please let me know and I will correct the matter.)
I do not know who wrote the article "Ten Things the World Can Learn From Japan." Which I use asa tghe theme of this video. I s/he will come forward, I will be overjoyed to acknowledge her/him.
CREDITS
With much thanks to Derek Visser. Three of his photos were used to make the Fukushima plant here:
www.flickr.com/photos/vizpix/5530864283/
www.flickr.com/photos/vizpix/5529845859/
www.flickr.com/photos/vizpix/5529038135/
To the United States Air Force
www.flickr.com/photos/usairforce/5529732202/
and
the US Pacific Fleet(Navy)
www.flickr.com/photos/compacflt/5529922582/
I believe all other images used are in the Public Domain.
Sound: Kimigayo, the Japanese National Anthem, Public Domain recording
