The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been a terrible thing to happen to such a beautiful country and such amazing people. It was close to my heart because in school I listened to almost exclusively Japanese rock music. I studied the language for a year, ran a JRock radio show, and was part of the beginning of the emergence of jrock concerts in the UK.
This weekend is a somber weekend. Two big jrock bands who I've followed for a long time are playing in London on consecutive nights: Gilgamesh and Miyavi. The Jrock scene is very exclusive and those who listen to it almost never listen to other types of music. I expect London to be packed with those travelling across the country to see these musicians. Both have announced they will be collecting for the disaster. But how can you celebrate and have a good time when your country is in ruins? And what can we do to help?
For Japan With Love
http://www.forjapanwithlove.com is a project to bring bloggers together to raise awareness of the disaster. It involves a day of silence, Friday, March 18th (this Friday). This involves not posting on that day in solidarity with other bloggers and the people in Japan. You can sign up here and add your blog to the project.
Donate
UK people can donate through the following charities:
Youtubers for Japan
ShelterBox
British Red Cross
Global Giving
Lady Gaga has also produced a wristband which you can buy and all the proceeds go to Japan. For those in the UK it is £5 and you can buy it from her store here.
My thoughts and hopes are with the Japanese people and everyone affected by the disaster right now. x
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