Particularly as foreigner's living in Tokyo, it is difficult to sift through the various news articles and determine whether it is best to stay-put or leave the country.
However, if there is one thing everyone agrees on, it is that the people living in effected areas need support, not only to re-build their home towns, but for immediate food and basic living supplied.
Google has created a quick and easy platform for donating the red cross.
Donate here.
In order to locate missing persons they have also created a basic photo sharing page with Picasa, for those in shelters to share lists of the people who are with them.
It is during these times that I really appreciate the power, speed and efficiency of the internet.
