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Fatalities, Destruction Litter Japan's Tsunami-Hit Northeast Coast

Cars destroyed by the tsunami that struck Miyagi Prefecture following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Sendai, Japan, March 14, 2011.
Photo: VOA - Steve Herman

Cars upended and destroyed by the tsunami that struck Miyagi Prefecture following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Sendai, Japan, March 14, 2011.

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Military helicopters fly overhead surveying damage and searching for survivors along the coast Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, one of the hardest hit areas by Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake and the resulting tsunami.

More than 15,000 have been found, so far. But, increasingly, they are finding the dead.

An estimated 1,000 bodies were spotted Monday in Minami Sanriku here in Miyagi prefecture.  The port town was among several coastal communities washed away by Friday's tsunami.

Miyagi police say thousands more people are missing.

VOA's Steve Herman at Sendai Port, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, March 14, 2011.
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VOA Steve Herman describes the scene from Sendai Port, March 14, 2011.

In the prefectural capital, Sendai, there are pockets of damage from last week's earthquake, the largest one ever recorded in Japan. But the extensive destruction was done by the subsequent tsunami.

At Sendai's main port, hundreds of cars and trucks have been destroyed in every imaginable way. Some are flattened. Others compressed horizontally to a fraction of their size. Some face each other as if they were involved in a violent head-on collision. Other vehicles are piled one atop another.

Japanese soldiers walk through the hectares of mud and rubble looking for bodies. The scene has also attracted the curious, who are snapping photographs and peering inside the crumpled cars and trucks. Others riding bicycles can be seen loading unscathed boxes of facial tissues and packages of toilet paper which strangely litter the port.

Black smoke continues to billow from several buildings at the port.

Some rescue operations were temporarily halted Monday morning when the Japanese government raised an alarm about a new incoming tsunami.  All those along the coast were urged to rush to higher ground by news broadcasters. But the Japan Meteorological Agency, minutes later, said no large wave had been spotted.

Troops, police officers and fire fighters barely paused as a series of aftershocks jolted Miyagi, throughout the day. The task may grow even more difficult.

Government seismologists predict a magnitude seven quake is likely to strike the region again, within days.

Images from Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai, Japan (photos by S.L. Herman)

Comments (209)

14-03-2011 Catherine (Uganda)

May God rest the deceased in eternal peace.

14-03-2011 Philip Gough (India)

At Sendai's main port, hundreds of cars and trucks have been destroyed in every imaginable way. Some are flattened. Others compressed horizontally to a fraction of their size. Some face each other as if they were involved in a violent head-on collision. Other vehicles are piled one atop another.

14-03-2011 ed (usa)

May god protect and save the survivors. Our prayers are with everyone in japan

14-03-2011 Glenn and Ramona Horne (USA)

we are praying for the Japanese.

14-03-2011 Mystery (U.S.A.)

I hope this gets better i heard that mount fuji might erupt because of this. I Pray For Japan and every one in it. >"<

14-03-2011 Debojit (India)

Just Shocked by seeing the devastation of this unprecedented natural calamity.

14-03-2011 Hariharan (india)

I feel bad to see the video .that I pray to god should never come tsunami agian. Be Brave always Japanese People

14-03-2011 vishal bhalala (india)

Oh, god save japan and japan pepoles. save save

14-03-2011 Murali (India)

Japan had comeback after the nuclear bomb attack, as such they will come back once again and will the one of the world super power Japan - U Can

14-03-2011 ajay pratap singh (india)

lets pray for the people of japan who faced this sudden tragedy!!

14-03-2011 Jonney Cowens (England)

IM very sory

14-03-2011 Mr.Low (Malaysia)

God Please help all the people in Japan.

14-03-2011 AAMIR YASIN (PAKISTAN)

WE SHOULD HELP THE JAPAN.America should HELP JAPAN NOT America ONLY ALL COUNTRIES HELP JAPAN.

14-03-2011 Mimi Vorosmarthy (Malaysia)

I hope Japan recovers soon, good luck Japan!!!

14-03-2011

This time Japan is being sorely tested. There seems to be no end to the country's woes. The world is watching open mouthed. Some nay sayers are already clicking their tongues. But I have a feeling the Japanese will not go down fighting. They will overcome, survive and thrive. Amen.

14-03-2011 phillip bucchan (B v I Tortla)

Our prays to the japenese ppl it is such a lost

14-03-2011 Minh Khong (Vietnam)

Pray for Japan...I'm an Asian...And our Vietnamese culture is similar to theirs... Hope that the situation will be better soon...

14-03-2011 dr sajjad ahmed (INDIA)

My heart goes to the people of japan.is it not time for the world to destroy N WEPONES

14-03-2011 babalwa (South Africa)

OW GUYS I FIL SO SORY 4 U GUYS I WSH I CUD HELL SOMEWER SOMEHOW BUT U GUYS U GNA BE 5N VERY SOOON HEY

14-03-2011 Sandra Persad (Trinidad)

Hey i will just like to say how sad i am watching this Disaster, hoping and praying that it would stop. It is a grave shock to me and my family on whats going on in other counties, am from Trinidad and i thank God everyday for being in a very blessed country like Trinidad, I pray a lot and hope the survivors do the same and try to keep the faith that there is God and with him everything is possible, just keep that in mind and everything will work in a timely manner.

14-03-2011 Arun (india)

god pls save the life of the people of japan

14-03-2011 Ambre (South Africa)

all i can do is pray for the lives lost and the lives saved.

14-03-2011 pavan (india)

i will pray god to give rebirth to who died,,,,

14-03-2011 Lora (Malaysia)

Such a tearful natural disaster. All the countries must be there for Japan and its people. I wonder how they face this.....may god give strength to survivors.

14-03-2011 Lora (Malaysia)

Such a tearful natural disaster. All the countries must be there for Japan and its people. I wonder how they face this.....may god give strength to survivors.

14-03-2011 ashish (india)

when i seen news it was shoking one &i hope that japanes will recover soon n lets pray to god for all japanes may ever thing willbe ok

14-03-2011 Bhuvan Kalra (India)

I have this felling in my heart that JAPAN would over come once again!

14-03-2011 JeyaKirthi (Malaysia)

GOD pls save the life of the people of JAPAN

14-03-2011 Lucy (san fransisco)

How can i help?

14-03-2011 GANESH YADAV (INDIA)

GOD PLEASE SAVE AL THE VICTIMS OF TSUNAMI AND PEOPLE OF JAPAN.BLESS THEM NOT TO GET THIS KIND OF SITUVATION AGAIN IN JAPAN.

14-03-2011 priyanka (india)

people all over the world are praying for the japanese..... we all are with u....... just don't give up... god bless u all.

14-03-2011 Prateek Khanna (India)

It still unbelieveable that the disaster has destroyed Japan. Hope Japan will recover soon.

14-03-2011 Megan chen (China)

God,please bless Japanise people. Pray for them.

14-03-2011 bee (Taiwan)

Pray for Japan!!

14-03-2011 NG (India)

I wish I could be there to help.

14-03-2011 Ranvir Yadav (India)

It is a tough time for Japan but I am sure that Japanese are brave enough to overcome this.

14-03-2011 Nilanjan Chowdhury. (Kolkata ( India ))

People of all countries should unitedly give every kind of help to the people of JAPAN in the of time of disaster.

14-03-2011 nagendar (india)

i think every one should support japan to become game winning player again

14-03-2011 emeka (Nigeria)

O Lord in you infinite mercy save the people of japan

14-03-2011 jona (philippines)

we will all be praying for you guys...

14-03-2011 Duvvuri Syam (India)

You gain strength, courage and confidence A good plan of today is better than a great plan of tomorrow. Entire world is cooperate with you

14-03-2011 LOL (America)

New Zealand: Hey Japan Japan: Hey New Zealand New Zealand: How are you? Japan: Good. Austrailia: HEY GUYS WHAT'S SHAKIN!?

14-03-2011 Sachin (India)

God please help people of japan

14-03-2011 vignesh (india tamil nadu)

when ants are go to foot path ... god know about the sound.... But tsunami disaster are done ..... But god don"t know about people sounds........................... By naan nathigan

14-03-2011 justina (namibia)

our sympathy to all the workers in japan, let God have mercy on you. we will pray for you all and your families

14-03-2011 Navneet Patel (India)

All countries of the world should go japan and help the peoples and

14-03-2011 Ayush (India)

..I knw its time and courage only,which is going to play its part for recovery of this precious loss. Your loss is our loss..and we are feeling same pain as you.. Hope this mourning will turn into smiles very soon.. And an urge to god...Why pain for those who are not even hurting anyone.. RIP those who are in blanket of long sleep.. Get well for those who r in excruciating pain of physical and mental wounds... I m with you..!! Ayush

14-03-2011 jegadeesh (india)

i hate god because the destructions in japan were much worse than ever in history.lets all pray for the people in japan

14-03-2011 Shyne (Malaysia)

Let's pray that those who lost their loved ones will be comforted. In the Bible, Jesus did warned us about these things..earthquakes, natural disasters..... oh and donate generously to charities....:D

14-03-2011 Felecia (Sri Lanka)

As predicted in the Bible - we are facing end times. What has happened in Japan and the other countries in the recent past could continue in intensity. I am no prophet of gloom but read the gospels for authenticity. High time people repent of their sins and turn to Jesus, our Redeemer/Savior who alone can give the security we need.

14-03-2011 Kim (South Korea)

our near country will come back soon. i hope so much.. and i am sorry to hear that

14-03-2011

Japan is a country which has shown grit and strength in testing times.The country which gifted the world some eminent names like Toyota and Honda are never going to be bogged down.Because the Japanese always keep their hopes alive and their determination and spirits has had never waned.After all the Japan is the land of rising sun.

14-03-2011 Curely Ember (Cambodia)

I feel so sad that I saw and heard the news about earthquake in Japan. Prey the Buddhist blesses them get better from the terrible disaster, I love all human in the whole world.

14-03-2011 jegadeesh (india)

i hate god because the destructions in japan were much worse than ever in history.lets all pray for the people in japan

14-03-2011 fred (usa)

god help them for all they lost

14-03-2011 czc (ecuador)

no belief in god is required, nor does it make any sense whatsoever in light of such devastation, and others like the indonesian tsunami and haiti earthquake. nature is nature folks. there is no god but the god in our minds- if you want to help, less praying, and more fundraising and push for better building codes, protection of mangroves, and city planning for such inevitable natural disasters near earthquake zones- don't compound them by taking unnecessary building risks

14-03-2011 Mercy (China)

These days lots of media coverage about this devastating earthquake and the following tsunami makes me so worry about the Japanese people in the quake-stricken area. China has experienced an earthquake lately for which I also feel terribly sorry. We are tied together with Japanese people. Hope Japan to recover soon.

14-03-2011 Brittney (pittsburgh PA usa)

this is a very serious situation. r.i.p the the people who passed away in this disaster an i wish the best to the people who survived.

14-03-2011 CYNTHIA (NAMIBIA)

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU, WE WILL KEEP PRAYING FOR YOU...

14-03-2011 Michaela (United States of America)

I offer my condolences to all those who have been affected by this tragedy and pray that god helps in the rebuilding of japan and the healing of her people. I also ask that all of the survivors do their best to continue surviving so as to honor the spirits of the lost.

14-03-2011 Sidney (USA)

I send prayers, and hope too all in Japan

14-03-2011 Priya (India)

Im an Indian. When we prayed to God, tears were rolling out of out eyes. ''We are praying to Lord Jesus christ to save Japan.'' ''God please save the lives of people of Japan.''

14-03-2011 benher (india)

pls god gave all trouble people at japan for peace

14-03-2011 zdh (China)

Praying for the Japanese!

14-03-2011 GLORIA (SOUTH AFRICA)

We pray for Japan; may God have mercy and save His people.

14-03-2011 Brett (United States)

My heart goes out to those who were killed i pray for u i am trying my best to get at least 10000 dollars to give to my church so that we can help those in need God Bless All who are helping down in Japan i will try to help as much as i can because to me all people are important

14-03-2011 Tufan Roy (India)

Oh God help plz him

14-03-2011 Kristine (United States of America)

God grant you strength. I can't begin to even try to understand what you have been through, my heart weeps for Japan. I will pray for you...the power of prayer is your saving grace! The U.S.A. is with you !!

14-03-2011 Wennes Mota (Brazil)

Oh, my God! It`s so tragical! God protect and bless the Japanese!

14-03-2011 Kristine (United States of America)

God grant you strength. I can't begin to even try to understand what you have been through, my heart weeps for Japan. I will pray for you...the power of prayer is your saving grace! The U.S.A. is with you !!

14-03-2011 AG (Guyana)

My heart goes out to those who suffer the desater in japan

14-03-2011 SHAFIK RAHMAN (BANGLADESH)

OUR LOVING ALL JAPANESE ALL OF WE ARE WITH U

14-03-2011 KayKay, Dave<3 Isis (United states MD)

I write poetry so here's my thing "In times of need look to the starts see how they glimmer imagine how it is looking down here from there, see the children in the day who laugh and play watch the peace at night as we all come together for this fight, Take my hand let me lead ill help you threw this desprate fight We all are weak in our own ways so let me hold your hand, Cry on me ill be your friend will be one big family"

14-03-2011 Anthony (Nigeria)

God will revamp the japanese as he did after the hiroshima and nagasaki incidents of the 1940s.God save Japan

14-03-2011 Fred Budden (South Africa)

We are all deeply saddened and shocked at nature's powers. The People of South Africa are with the Japanese during this very sad and traumatic time. I extend my deepest sympathies and prayers to you all.

14-03-2011 Rashid Iqbal (Pakistan)

God Bless Japan

14-03-2011 Pieternella (Nederland)

We strongly reccoment Steve Herman for the Pullitzer press award for his ongoing efforts from minute to minute on twitter where he seems to be one of the few correspondent that's fully aware to warn the world about the events of the on-going disaster still unfolding in Japan while the rest of the world seems to be sleeping. Our thoughts en prayers are with you Steve.

14-03-2011 Ngo Tuan (Viet nam)

I'm very sad, I wish Japanese to overcome disaster as they used to do after the second war. Vietnameses people always stand by Japanese.

14-03-2011 KayKay,Dave<3 Isis (i wrote the poem) (Unitedstates MD)

If you wish to get a hold of me for more poems my email is Soccerchick120396@yahoo.com

14-03-2011 jaswinder kaur rishi and familya (new jersey)

aii the japnees people are in our prayers.waheguru ji will heip you aii.

14-03-2011 chantelle (southafrica)

sorry for all that is loss may there be hope and simpathy to all

14-03-2011 amala (india)

will pray for u

14-03-2011 angela (south africa)

please God be with those who lost their families, all over the world we are praying for you. be strong.

14-03-2011 Gawie van Rensburg (South Africa)

I was shocked to see what happened in Japan last week.and just want to let everyone know our thought and prayers go out to everyone that lost so much during this tragedy. Keep your believes up and know you will get through as you got through worse before.

14-03-2011 danielle (usa)

pooooor people :(

14-03-2011 Andy Matsela (South African)

I pray that the Lord may assist Japan, This is a very painful thing that has happened and if there is a way we can assist with money please let us know guys some of us are willing to donate with whatever that we have. God bless.

14-03-2011 EmdfJad (Malaysia)

Our prayer goes to the Japanese. Events like these remind us how fragile we are as human being..

14-03-2011 Benedicto Shiwa (Tanzania)

God,please bless Japanise people. lets pray for them.

14-03-2011 alice

i feel this is mother natures way of saying we sould treat her better

14-03-2011 ananthareddy (india)

oh !god pls save japan&japan peoples&childrans

14-03-2011 manka (Tanzania)

Oh god have mercy on Japanese people we are praying for you all.

14-03-2011 ananthareddy (india)

oh !god pls save japan&japan peoples&childrans

14-03-2011 ROHAN (India)

I wish to GOD japan and japan people.........SAVE........

14-03-2011 r c dohare (India)

Japan is so much developed nation in technology it could not predict earthquake in advance? 24 hrs ago china had lost 22 person in earthquake even though they could not relate it, A volcano in Japan was also erupted 10 days ago also have relationship with 11 march earthquake & tsunami. When you are living such danger zone then why not your seashore not protected by some kind of obstacle which can reduce the impact of tsunami? I hope Japan will recover in with full zeal in a short time.

14-03-2011 sudheer (INDIA)

God please save the japanese Make the people live happily

14-03-2011 Pravina (South Africa)

You are in our constant prayers.....

14-03-2011 Linda (Canada)

God, please help the survivors. I know you made us strong enough to handle whatever comes our way but sometimes that is very hard to see. I know that you have welcomed a lot of people back home and they are reuniting with joy but the pain that is left here can seem unbearable.

14-03-2011 Zoe Phillips (England)

this is digraceful! i hope japan will recover soon enough and not too mnany more lives are lost. unfortunatly my cousin lost her best friend abigail whislt she was on holiday in tokyo. god rest her sol:(

14-03-2011 Lamla Mbilini (South Africa)

I strongly believe that japan will get past this. I know they will.

14-03-2011 John-Paul Ryan (United Kingdom)

People don't realise how lucky they are to be alive! Something so terrible like this unfortunaltley shocks the world into realisation! May all the Angels protect everyone in danger from harm xx

14-03-2011 Gary (Bahamas)

May the eternal soul rest in peace! may this turmoil be got over by soon. don't forget japan is the 3rd richest country in the world. i am sure it will bear it and come through it....... FINGURES CROSSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

14-03-2011 snail (CHINA)

Pray for Japanese~

14-03-2011 (india)

Please God help the people from japan...

14-03-2011 Ekene p. Ani (Nigeria)

I know with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that al thngs are possible. God have mercy to your children +2347039021719 thnk you

14-03-2011 james (U.S.A.)

There are not many words to express the disaster in JAPAN, but with there proud people they will rebuild.GOD BLESS THE JAPANESE.

14-03-2011 Ekene p. Ani (Nigeria)

I know with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that al thngs are possible. God have mercy to your children +2347039021719 thnk you

14-03-2011 killa green (newcastle)

god bless you japan you will be reborn again

14-03-2011 kibibo (kenya)

all Japanese should repent from their great sins coz this was a test 4 them. may Allah save them from other tragedies Ammeen . it is a great lesson 4 other countries. everybody should take 4 his/her own-self.

14-03-2011 (China)

May God bless them.

14-03-2011 Laura (USA)

May God have mercy on the survivors and bring healing and peace to Japan.

14-03-2011 Lee (Gibraltar)

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible disaster, I really wish I could do something to help all those in need and pray for the big nations to aid the survivors. May God bless the souls of those who didnt survive.

14-03-2011 Milton (Angola)

Deus ajuda os Japoneses. God help Japanese people.

14-03-2011 abbu (india)

japan is the best developing country it should recover soooooooooooooooooooon

14-03-2011

Our prayers are with everyone in Japan, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

14-03-2011 IN MASS (ZIMBABWE)

TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN ESPACIALLY TO THOSE THAT HAVE SUFFERED BECAUSE OF THIS TRAGEDY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES AND MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL.

14-03-2011 Louis van Heerden (South Africa)

South Africa is praying for the people of Japan, be strong, you will conquer

14-03-2011 vijay (india)

i love japan and my good wishes is always with japan.

14-03-2011 Lindiwe Hinana (South Africa)

I am hurt,praying for the lost souls and wish our almighty be with them every second of every minute.

14-03-2011 Wonder Cyril Mlitwa (South Africa)

May God be your shelter, your healer, your provider and comforter at this time of need. It didn't happen to you because you are worse than all other people but so that the world may search for God at this time. Be consoled, he loves you all

14-03-2011 Mick (Spain)

I hope Japanese people dont suffer more tsunamis.

14-03-2011 Kristie (USA)

May God watch over the people pf Japan and may he bless those who survived with strength, determination and courage to come back from this horrible disaster! May those who died rest in peace.

14-03-2011

OMG i feeel so bad for these people right now its not even funny and i feel so bad for the people who lost family members during the tsunami and the earthquake.):

14-03-2011 JC (South-Africa)

Japan ou prayers go out for you and your loved ones. Guys lets all try and help.even in the smallwst way possible. Good luck guys and my condolences

14-03-2011 cupcake (malaysia)

My prayers for all the people in japan.

14-03-2011 jediel (kenya)

God hear the cry of the Japanese.

14-03-2011 LIZZY

HOPE THIS IS AN OPPERTUNITY TO OPEN THE EYES OF THE PEOPLE TO SEE JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY SAVIOUR. I AM PRAYING FOR THAT

14-03-2011 Jose C Devasia (INDIA)

May GOD BLESS JAPANESE....................... Praying For Japanese...............

14-03-2011 sanath (sri lanka)

We are with you in our thoughts and prayers.....Japanese are a great nation and surely its only a temporary set back...Japan will rise back as even a greater country very soon.We salute our brave Japanese friends.

14-03-2011 rookie johnson (china)

pray. and god'll help us all.

14-03-2011 Moffat Kabaso Nsofwa (Zambia)

God please save Japan.

14-03-2011 Sasha (USA)

My heart goes out to the Japanese people. You are all in my thoughts and my donations are going out as soon as I get paid this week. But like Murali (India). They rebuilt and moved on after Hiroshima and Nagasaki they will rebuild and move on from this! The Japanese are a resilient and strong people! With our help they will get through this. And may the spirits rest the poor souls that were lost in this tragedy.....

14-03-2011 babu (india)

this is the 1st step to destruction of world in 2012

14-03-2011 jeffi (india)

O God, please help the people of Japan, save the survivors. Help them pick back their lives again. May such disaster never befall this world again!!!!

14-03-2011 Hung Duc Tran (Vietnam)

The Earth prays for Japan.

14-03-2011 adrian titus (south africa)

My thoughts and prayers go out to all japanese and those affected by this tragedy!! god bless u all....

14-03-2011 Derman (S.A)

Japan is in our prayers..

14-03-2011 Debby (USA)

Praying for the people of Japan, and also the animals. For those people and animals who did not survive, may they all rest in peace. I can't stop thinking about all of you, and I feel so helpless here in America that we aren't doing more for you. This is 100 times worse than Hurricane Katrina.

14-03-2011 Afshin (Islamic Republic of Iran)

The word is proud of such Japanese people because of their contributions to the knowledge. May Allah be their shelter.

14-03-2011 saduuess (england)

oi lol your horrible that horrible joke japan my dad is comming to deliver supplies to help you I <3 JAPAN

14-03-2011 AVA (Iran)

USA PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION IN ORDER TO HELP JAPANESE PEOPLE.

14-03-2011 Donna (United States of America)

My heart is saddened for the people of Japan all I can do is cry and pray the people of Japan are wonderful people and I pray that every country will all unite together and help them to recover and rebuild. I send prayers and thoughts up to God to save the people of Japan and comfort the people and families who lost their lives during this horrific natural disaster. Everyone pray for Japan and all who can donate or assist please help Japan! <3 Love and Peace

14-03-2011 JOKO (Japan, Okayama.)

This natural disaster was so terrible, and made many victims. but even though we have experienced natural disasters or obstacles, we recovered again and again. That's Japanese spirit!! Still people in north east japan are very hard, but I believe they remake their city again!!

14-03-2011 william perez (Dawson NE)

I hope that they can do something about it because some family have died kids with out parents. Help them!

14-03-2011 Vikas Kumar Singh (India)

May God Bless Japan to overcome the mishaps.

14-03-2011 Lesley (South Africa)

I pray that all people of Japan may unite in the wake of this tragedy. I pray for healing for this nation, that the Lord Jesus Christ will touch each survivor and bring them the peace that passes all understanding.

14-03-2011 nicole (england)

peopel are so unhappy about what has happened

14-03-2011 Kenro Saito (Japan)

We want to say thank you to all the people supporting us around the world. It's really encouraging. Thank you again, we will never give up !

14-03-2011 Raymond Ng Malacca (Malaysia)

Disaster in Japan - I pray the to the people who had suffer in trauma ,be strong to face.Pains had to go through But the most important some people is survive during tsunami strike.But those had gone,lets we pray the soul in peace.

14-03-2011 Monica Khun (Cambodia)

RIP Japanese...Even though I couldn't do anything as much but just my honest pray for best for Japan. I do very much understand how does it feel like of losing this massive of people, since I went through it. It is very sad. Wish for the best for everyone in Japan from my tearing heart.

14-03-2011 Peng (China)

please help Japanese

14-03-2011 thomaskutty (india)

all the humans in this world pray for the japan for a better recovery

14-03-2011 Denise (Virginia, USA)

I am encouraged by the out pouring of sympathy and heart felt sorrow expressed here from people all over the world. We are so much more than wars and killing and terrorism. The internet brings us together in ways we could not have imagined. My thoughts are with the people of Japan in this great tragedy. I hope there is some comfort to be gained in the knowledge that others the world over mourn with them.

14-03-2011 ttrex (andorra)

maybe this is just karma

14-03-2011 Prahalad Rajagopalan (India)

My thoughts and prayers will always be with Japan and the Japanese people. Long live Japan and the Japanese people.

14-03-2011 Tom Dao (Vietnam)

Yes, we need to pray for Japanese People and for us (the world) also. But remember pray always until the end.

14-03-2011 Prashant Deshpande, Thane, (India)

We can only pray to god. Please save Japan & recover them as fast as possible from this tragedy. Good Bless everybody....

14-03-2011 Nicole (U.S.A)

We are japanese friend we will help them in many ways starting not let god make our prayers come true bless japanese!! <3

14-03-2011 Kanica (India)

Please do help the people of japan.

14-03-2011

My thoughts and prayers r with you

14-03-2011 Fati (Albania)

I pray and hope for Japan to recover as soon as they can. God help Japan!

14-03-2011 Freddy (USA)

May God Bless Japan and let all prayers come true for Japanese People.

14-03-2011 yanexy (U.S.A)

I'M TRULY SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPENED ON JAPAN. PEOPLE FOR JAPAN DO NOT DESIRE THIS BUT LETS PRAY FOR THEM.

14-03-2011 V@aqu3z (U.S.A)

God Bless Japan Pray every night to stay strong and hope to make it through this situation

14-03-2011

my prayer will be with all of you JAPAN,be strong and always have faith in you.

14-03-2011 Shivaprasad (INDIA)

oh god please save the japan and japanese

14-03-2011 Renny Kadir (Penang Malaysia)

my prayer will be with all of you JAPAN,be strong and always have faith in you. Inshaallah (on god willing) you all will be guide through this difficult time.

14-03-2011 Renny Kadir (Malaysia)

my prayer will be with all of you JAPAN,be strong and always have faith in you. Inshaallah (on god willing) you all will be guide through this difficult time.

14-03-2011 Renny Kadir (Malaysia)

my prayer will be with all of you JAPAN,be strong and always have faith in you. Inshaallah (on god willing) you all will be guide through this difficult time.

14-03-2011 Lucy (New Zealand)

Our prayers are with you all in Japan. we love you and pray for you all.

14-03-2011 Renny Kadir (Malaysia)

my prayer will be with all of you JAPAN,be strong and always have faith in you. Inshaallah (on god willing) you all will be guide through this difficult time.

14-03-2011 church (china)

how can i discribe that however ,disaster is terrible unkind .I think you will be okay,all human being are the same in nature.hope it do not happend in china.include taiwan

14-03-2011 shanel (sri lanka)

our deepest sympathies...

14-03-2011 phuong anh (viet nam)

god plz help japan. all prays for japanese.

14-03-2011 Cuong (VietNam)

How can i help ???

14-03-2011 Rtn.G.D.Paharia (Jabalpur, India)

God,Pl mercy innocent childerns,people.We the world shoud learn from this threaten and all should stand to prevent all such activities which are demaging the natural balance otherwise tomorrow is your turn.awake and act.

14-03-2011 Rtn.G.D.Paharia (Jabalpur, India)

God,Pl mercy innocent childerns,people.We the world shoud learn from this threaten and all should stand to prevent all such activities which are demaging the natural balance otherwise tomorrow is your turn.awake and act.

14-03-2011 Dr. Shelia Holmes (Evangelist) (USA)

Father God in the precious name of Jesus, I pray that Japan will recognize who you are. You are all mighty God that is able to heal, save and deliver in this time of great trouble! Help us to all come together on one accord. We will give you all the glory and honor. Amen.

14-03-2011 twavwane (Zambia)

my heart is filled with sorrow when l watch on TV about your, l have speed that you will overcome and my God who peacefuls the oceans wil calm your souls and a nation as a whole. my God's hand be on you.

14-03-2011 MBAJO (KENYA)

POLE SANA SANA JAPANESE PEOPLE RIP FOR THE DEPARTED GODS BLESSINGS TO THE SURVIVORS TO HEAL THE TROUMA INFLICTED BY THE DISASTER. YOU WILL DEFINATELY PICK UP PRETY FAST AS YUOR UNITY WORKS MIRACLES.GOD BLESS JAPAN,AND POLE AGAIN.

14-03-2011 Anushka (Sri Lanka)

Feel sorry for everyone who affected and japan will come back more stronger.

14-03-2011 Reynold (India)

I hope our god also felt bad to what he did........ Father God in the name of Jesus, i pray that japan will come over this tragedy within some months.... please god forgive our sin..... we trust that you listening our prayers and will give a favor.. we pray in the name of Jesus.... Amen....

14-03-2011 Abdul Qaiyum (Pakistan)

I am Feeling sorrow when i was seeing tausnami on japan ... such a great loss of lives .

14-03-2011 brandon

im sorry

14-03-2011 Laini Gunib (Sabah Malaysia)

The environmental destruction that happens in this world, helps me realize that this world is not a safe place to stay. I don't want to stay in this world anymore. I long to live in heaven where it is safe, no more destruction such as we experienced in this world. JAPANESE, GOD SEES YOU.BE STRONG AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE. HOLD ON YOUR FAITH.

14-03-2011 Brandon

God bless you all!! hope it gets better

14-03-2011 Laura (U.S.A)

May you find strength in your Faith People of Japan. I hope the People of the U.S.A will do all they can to assist you in this time of need. You never Know when the tables will be turned and we will need the same assistance from you.

14-03-2011 rukan (uae)

May Allah the Almighty help japanese people. We all have to think of Allah who is most powerful above all.

14-03-2011 c (l)

i am so schoked

14-03-2011 Alex (U.S.A)

Hopefully People from around the world help these people in rebuilding their homes and rehabilitate.

14-03-2011 imenevazno (Bosnia)

Thoughts and prayers for all victims of the earthquake in Japan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwqhd-b05Gg

14-03-2011 Emily (U.S.A.)

May God protect the Japanese and I hope they won't give up hope, keep living, and may people from all over the world help the japanese rebuild their country

14-03-2011 hibo (Canada)

I pray for those who lost their homes and love ones quick recovery , and hope this strenghtens their heart than damage.

14-03-2011

Parachute food,water,candies,fruit bars....all donations down to evacuees at their camps.They are running out of daily surviving nessessities and very hungry now.

14-03-2011 ZAW LWIN (MYANMAR)

May Lord of Budda protect and save the survivor of Japan people.

14-03-2011

Japan is in my prayers. Stay faithful to God. With Him all things are possible. As long as you're doing something helpful to God, you are invincible. :DD All my love goes out to the Japanese...they are great people. *HOPE* :'(

14-03-2011 graham p (nottingham uk)

my thoughts go out to you all lets all pray for japans quick recovery

14-03-2011 Tad (usa)

i read somewhere the prophets said we will have distress of nations; it is like a real godzilla awakened from slumber and changed everything in a blink LOL

15-03-2011 don suarez (Philippines)

God help the people in Japan cope this worst calamity in the history and may the deceased rest in peace. I encourage everyone to be united with our prayers that there will be no more tragedy to happen like this.

15-03-2011 dunesh patel (birmingham al u s a)

every countries of our earth need to help people of japan we all owe to people of japan they have help all of us best cars cameras watches t vs you name it they have given us best products pleas help them now

15-03-2011 dunesh patel (birmingham al u s a)

every countries of our earth need to help people of japan we all owe to people of japan they have help all of us best cars cameras watches t vs you name it they have given us best products pleas help them now

15-03-2011 Kenji NAGATA (Japan)

I wish and believe that your comments and encouragement from all over the world would empower the people surviving from the earthquake and tsunami at Tohoku and Kanto in Japan. I really, really would like to say "THANKS, friends" to you all. I felt the world could be unified.

15-03-2011 Matthew (USA)

I am praying for you and donating what I can to try and help. Whoever reads these posts, please do what you can to help thses people in their time of need.

15-03-2011 irish (philippines)

... Remember your greatest weapon is PRAYER because it is the key to heaven; ... but FAITH unlocks the door!... --PRAYER, the world's greatest wireless communication!!...

15-03-2011 Pyotr (Russia)

Is world gone nuts?You tell about god to those who've lost their beloved ones! If god existed why he'd prevented that nightmare.I am sure Japanese are strong and wired for such disasters.I believe they overcome this.I wish you luck and never dying hope.everything will be fine soon,with your stamina and tenacity it is a fact! To those who live in a mystical imagined worlds of gods,prayers,devils,talking snakes-stop advertising your religion,it is not ethical when people are really suffering.

15-03-2011 gilchung (korea)

I wish God help the people in Japan and express our condolences who lost their leloved hamilies.

15-03-2011 G Moore (United Kingdom)

God Bless and help Japan in their time of need ====It shows how fragile the human race is compared to nature.

15-03-2011 Julie (Australia)

My heart goes out to all of the Japanese population, this is something that has had a deep rooted effect on everyone worldwide. I can only hope that all the recylceable materials actually get recycled, or as much as possible at least. Call me a greenie if you will, but there is way too much debris for landfill. It also might help Japan financially for the 'scrap' metal etc to be sold or recycled.

15-03-2011 Gian (Philippines)

My prayers are all for Japan right now. I pray that the survivors may find strength to overcome this tragedy.

15-03-2011 Gaurav Singh (India)

I will pray for japan to recover this incident very soon.

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