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- 18 Jan 2006
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I have noticed that there are many websites cropping up by those outside of Japan wishing to host Japanese families or individuals who would like to leave during this crisis. Is there an organization inside of Japan who is supporting these efforts? And is this a real need at this point in the minds of Japanese citizens?
"earthday money" is calling for "homestays for earthquake evacuees"
http://earthdaymoney.org/topics_dt.php?id=390 (in Japanese)
http://earthdaymoney.org/topics_dt.php?id=391 (in English)
edit: Sorry, the above is only for the "homestays" within Japan.
I do not think majority of people want to go abroad - the situation is not that bad (i.e. the whole Japan is too dangerous to live, etc.).
When this kind of disaster happened, people feel insecure in the circumstances that every single thing around them was damaged/changed/lost. From the past experience such as the big earthquake in Kansai reagion, experts say it is essential for the people to be together (not that they should live together in one building, but to be around) - to see the neighbours they used to see, to have people who had the same experience around, to talk about it and share it on the same ground.
Language barrier, different culture, different food can be hard on them, especially elderly people.
That said, there are some people (especially young families with kids) who are frightened so much by the disaster and need the change of the scene. Leaving the place for a while may work well on them.
If I find any such organization besides the one you've already posted, I'll come back and post here.
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