Praying for Japan's recovery after the powerful earthquake

With all the horror of the quake and tsunami, the meltdown (or potential meltdown) at those two reactors may be the most long-lasting horror.

I don't recall any mention of much in the way of bonsai up there north of Tokyo, though there undoubtedly was some. But you can grow more bonsai in time. A family member or loved one is irreplaceable.

Thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this truely aweful event

Andy

Although I am sadend greatly to hear that there has been loss of life, the amount of life actually lost is unthinkable.
Don't worry Ravi, we know what you ment! When I heard about the earthquake and the tsunami in Japan, I was sadend as to the lives lost and then said "Shit the Bonsai's." We have all thought about the bonsai's lost, some poeple just like to take the motal high ground.

Regards Mick

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

Especially some of the last photos.

Horrifying!

It was such a beautiful place

I found this on Facebook :

Marco Invernizzi wrote:

Group description:
Isao Omachi is the rising star of Bonsai in Japan. He used to live and work in Yamada-cho in the Iwate prefecture with his wife, 2 daughters and his parents. The recent tsunami didn't take their lives but EVERYTHING ELSE they own. They lost EVERYTHING including one of the most amazing bonsai collection in Japan. They need our help. They need it now. Gambatte in japanese means: " good luck!" or " do your best!" The best we can all do is to donate money. 3 bank accounts will be soon open and ready to receive your donations: 1 in Europe, 1 in USA, 1 in Japan and a PAYPAL account. I'm sure that the Omachi family will share whatever we will be able to collect with relatives and friends in need. Help us to help them. Dont' wait, please don't wait! Thank you

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