Yomiuri article

"You Can Do It, Japan!" was featured Japan's no.1 national newspaper, Yomiuri Newspaper on May 26th. It's been a while since the newspaper came out, but here's the translation.

"You can do it, Japan!" Cheers from Seattle

Charity goods raise funds in America

Seattle-based freelance writer and Japanese expatriate Masami Suzuki (43) sells charity T-shirts and wristbands to instill long-lasting support for Japan in the hearts of people - both American and Japanese.

Behind the words "you can do it" printed onto the T-shirts and wristbands is Suzuki's message: "I know Japan will recover and I want to cheer them on."

The T-shirts sell for $20, the wristbands for $5, and $13 from the T-shirts and $4.6 from the wristbands are donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Since the earthquake Suzuki has sold the T-shirts and wristbands at various events around Seattle. At marathon events runners have worn the goods to show their support.

She has also enlisted support in the Japanese American community. The result has been over $10,000 in raised funds, which continue to grow.

According to Suzuki, a significant number of Japanese expatriates voice their frustration over how little they can do: "I want to volunteer in the disaster relief efforts, but I can't", or "My parents/relatives are in Japan and I can't be by their side". She notes that people who feel this way can actively participate in the recovery effort by buying the charity goods. 

Masami Suzuki can be reached by email at youcandoitjapan@hotmail.com. Her blog is http://youcandoitjapan.blogspot.com/.

You can check the original article by Yomiuri Online which is internet version of the Yomiuri Newspaper here. 

The article translated by Miki Kelley, an important team member of ours.
Thank you, Miki!!