The first time we went to Japan we fell in love with the country and the people. During each subsequent trip the love grew.
The Japanese people are the friendliest, noblest and most honorable I have ever met. Their land is one of the most beautiful in the world, and the mix of their society with this natural beauty make for a country I have many times said I would love to call my own.
The tragedy that continues to unfold in Japan is heartbreaking beyond words. This is a crisis not only for Japan but for the world as a whole. I can only hope that in the far future when these times are looked back on they are remembered not for the great loss, but as another period during which the Japanese people proved once again how strong they can be in the face of terrible adversity.
Well said, mate.