Peaceful ocean near Rikuzentakata, 2008

I will continue to post pictures of the coast of Iwate for some time, taken during the years we lived in the region, to express my deep grief about what happened, and my hope that Japan will keep its courage.

Ofunato, 2006

Rikuzentakata, at the beach (2008)

Photo taken from Rikuzentakata beach, 2008.

Japan needs help: Below are organizations that are working on relief and recovery in the region, closely cooperating with japanese organizations:

• Red Cross in Germany: www.drk.de
• www.worldvision.de
• www.savethechildren.de
• You can donate $10 via your cell-phone bill by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999 from the States.
• Google US has an English site for donating to Japanese Red Cross Society.
• Yahoo! US has links to organizations that can help in Japan, including the American Red Cross.
• Red Cross in England: British Red Cross
• via the website of Open Home Project you can offer private accomodation in the World for people living in Japan during a time of uncertainty.

Shrine near Rikuzentakata, April 2006

Ofunato, 2006

Figurines in a shrine near Rikuzentakata, Iwate (photo taken April 2006)