The worst of times sometimes brings out the best in people

More self reliancy.

The unprecedented scale of earthquake and tsunami struck Japan during the administration of Prime Minister Kan which had already lost public confidence.  The upside is that Japanese citizens have come to think and act without relying on the government, which makes me wonder if something good can come out of something bad. 

(Cited from Real Voices of Japan Earthquake  http://hearthevoicefromjapan.blogspot.com/)

One of Japan’s largest crime group YAKUZA, has also opened its offices across the country to the public and been sending truckloads of supplies, but very quietly and without any fanfare.  They went into action, shipping food, water, and blankets to the devastated areas.

The worst of times sometimes brings out the best in people.

Cited from

http://www.businessinsider.com/japan-yakuza-mafia-aid-earthquake-tsunami-rescue-efforts-2011-3#ixzz1HO0I6JNL

How can we help?

Japanese Red Cross
http://www.google.co.jp/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support Website
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japan-Earthquake-Animal-Rescue-and-Support/207835229228979
OR;
http://japanearthquakeanimalrelief.chipin.com/japan-earthquake-animal-rescue-and-support/