Neverending Story of Goodwill relay

~ Falkor (Fukuryu), a relay of goodwill between Japan and other countries, an ancient Japanese spirit ~

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Historically, the Tohoku region has been hit by three major earthquakes.

The first was the Jogan earthquake in 869. The prayers held at that time to pray for the souls of the dead have continued for over 1,150 years as the Gion Festival in Kyoto.

The second was the Keicho Sanriku Offshore Earthquake of 1611 , exactly 400 years before the Great East Japan Earthquake. The one-eyed warlord Date Masamune, nicknamed the One-Eyed Dragon, overcame three trials with his indomitable spirit and worked hard to rebuild the area.

The third was the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. The people in the affected areas responded patiently and methodically despite their grief, and worked hard to rebuild. I think we got a glimpse of their indomitable spirit and the ancient Japanese mentality.

The bonds between Japan and other countries during times of disaster began with the rescue of the crew of the San Francisco in 1609 , which led to a relay of friendship and goodwill with Mexico, and these bonds have continued to be woven with other countries. Three "Operation Tomodachi" missions have been carried out between Japan and the United States.

Since 1987 , Japan has carried out 83 overseas disaster relief operations in 49 countries, continuing the relay of goodwill.

2. One-eyed-luck dragon, “Sekigan no Falkor” A dragon of good fortune and perseverance. Connection with Japan: Falkor (Fukuryu), Snow Lion, One-eyed Dragon Masamune
3. A relay of goodwill and bonds between Japan and other countries into the future Three Japan-US Operation Tomodachi missions, bonds with other countries, and a relay of goodwill (1609~)
Japan's support (1987-present): 83 activities, 49 countries
4. The ancient Japanese spirit of "Yamato-kokoro" and "Bushido"
The Spirit of Great Harmony: The seven colors of the rainbow, formed through mutual respect, are ultimately radiant!
The samurai spirit of protecting what is important even at the risk of one's life, sublimated from the Japanese spirit