Returned from Tokyo on May 23. I enjoy being able to get out and do so many things but it is always wonderful to get home to Ruth, the 8 dogs and my local friends.
Tokyo was a new experience in many ways. I was used to the bright lights, masses of people on the streets and noise. Since the tsunami/earthqake that has all changed.
Electricity is no longer as available and it will be a long time before things return to something close to normal. Going out at night is strange almost like being in a science fiction movie. No street lights but there are traffic lights. Very few neon signs are lit and store display windows are either dark or have only one light.
Streets that were always full of people are almost empty. The good part is that people are much more aware of each other than they were in the past. People have started checking on neighbors, not to interfere, but to make sure that they have everything they need.
I also am impressed with the under 20 age group. In the past most of the young people seemed caught up in their own worlds but now so many are volunteering to help in various ways.
Many people I know in Tokyo are members of prayer groups that focus on sending healing energy to the earth, people, animals and plants in the disaster areas. The interesting part is that the same groups also take time to send positive energy to other countries and since all of the tornados in America they are sending extra healing energy.
Love and blessings,
William