April 27 – In Loving Memory
Early this morning, Yasue's mother passed away with Yasue by her side.
Sendai-Honolulu Journal - April 2011
April 26 – All Aboard
A few days ahead of schedule, the bullet trains begin running from Tokyo to Sendai.
April 25 – Sharing Aloha with Those in Need
A short visit to Sendai begins with exchanging gifts and ends with a commitment to continue sharing our aloha spirit.
April 25 – In Good Company
Visits from friends and co-workers help lift Yasue’s spirits.
April 22 – Hawaii Executives Arrive in Sendai, With Aloha
With Aloha Funding is Now Helping to Save Lives
April 21 – Courage and Resiliency Are Ageless in Northeast Japan
Life might be returning to normal but it will never be like it was before 3/11.
April 19 - Weather or Not
As Tohoku residents continue to rebuild, the weather reminds them again that some things are beyond their control.
April 18 – Weekend Warmth
Another first-person perspective about what is happening in Sendai’s recovery efforts, by Blaise Plant.
April 15 – Open Season
The season of rebirth takes on a whole new meaning in Tohoku.
April 14 – News, Tears and Joy
Spring is in the air but a daily dose of the cold hard facts still hit home.
April 13 – Before Large Aftershocks, Many People Get Buzzed
Technology allows many in Japan to hear an aftershock seconds before feeling it.
April 12 – Another Day, Another Aftershock or Two
The daily aftershocks in Tohoku continue to erode buildings and nerves.
Monday, April 11 - A Couch with a View
Some insight on where Yasue "lived" for the first five days or so after the 3/11 quake.
April 11 – Planes, Trains and Subways
Yasue gets the good news that public transportation in Sendai, including its airport, is scheduled to begin service soon.
April 10 – After the Aftershock, Again.
Yasue catches us up on what has been happening since the huge aftershock struck April 7.
April 10 - The Power of Human Kindness
The With Aloha event raised $150,000 for Tohoku University Hospital as more than 2,300 people gave from the heart.
April 8 - Event Eve
With Aloha silent auction to give attendees a chance to speak up for quake relief.
Thursday, April 7 - I AM OK
A huge aftershock measuring more than 7.0 on the Richter Scale rocks Sendai.
Wednesday, April 6 – Plum Blossoms and Ice Cream
Spring is in the air in Sendai and Yasue and her friend enjoy a summertime treat.
April 5 - Tickets Now on Sale Downtown
For those working downtown, getting tickets to the Tohoku University Hospital Fundraiser just got easier and online donations are now available.
April 5 - Suddenly, It's a Gas
A hot bath and a cold meal both signify that life in Sendai continues to improve.
April 4 – Play Ball Part 2
Yasue checks in with officials at Sendai’s professional baseball team to see when they hope to throw out the first pitch in their home stadium.
April 4 - Discussing a Blur of a Weekend in 33 Minutes.
Yasue's needs have been met but what she wants most will take more time—and help.
April 3 - Putting the FUN in Fundraiser
The April 9th fundraiser for Sendai's Tohoku University Hospital grows by the day. You can give and receive . . . With Aloha
