命のあるところには、必ず希望がある。
While there is still life, there is still hope. — Japanese Proverb

The world is still for Japan.

雨にも負けず、風にも負けず、
Be not defeated by the rain, nor let the wind prove your better. — Kenji Miyazawa

In a matter of minutes, over 850,000 people were displaced from their homes.

七転び八起き
Fall seven times, stand up eight. — Japanese Proverb

The resulting tsunami moved towards the coast of Japan at 800KM per hour, driving the Pacific as far as 15KM inland.

逆境は希望によって救われる。忍耐は強い。
In adversity we are saved by hope. Perseverance is strength. — Japanese Proverb

On March 11th, 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history occurred beneath the Pacific Ocean.

静かな精神は、世界をも制す。
To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. — Lao Tzu