- All profits from the sale of these super cute satchels at Yokomono Studio will be donated to Japan.
- Circle Prints, through their Etsy shop, will be donating 100% of profits from three prints they created specially for this occasion. Or you might prefer this beautiful hearts garland from Paperpolaroid.
- Handmade For Japan, a benefit auction which will be held from March 24th to March 27th will be a great way to support people's talent and help Japan.
- Another option is donating to, in my opinion, one of the best international non-profits, Doctors Without Borders which has already deployed teams of doctors to Japan.
- Of course, the Red Cross will continue its relief efforts for months to come you may donate to them here.
During law school I spent a summer working in Osaka, Japan. It was my first time traveling to Asia and I felt in love with the country and with its friendly people, rich history, gorgeous temples and delicious food. Since then, it has held a special spot in my heart and I always remember fondly the time I spent there. So while pictures of the devastation of Japan have circulated and overwhelmed us over the past days I wanted to share a few of my favorite memories from my time there.
Wondering the streets of Osaka under a clear umbrella
Breath taking Himeji castle
Pretty lighting at the temple of love, Kyoto
Praying for my shore throat as instructed by my hostess
in Tokyo, the lovely Mrs. Okeda
Reflection of the Golden Temple, Kyoto
Hiking with views of Mt. Fuji!
A feast at the train stop...
...jump for joy, the train has arrived!
My love and prayers to all the people of Japan and their loved ones across the world.
xoxo,
Pilar
Beautiful images. I still can't bear to watch the news. But have bee giving to help these poor souls rebuild their lives xox
ReplyDeletethis is so true. over the coming weeks and months a lot of people will forget about how much work & money it will take for the people of japan to rebuild their lives. so thank you for posting about this. i love that there are so many creative ways people have pulled together for fundraisers! and i love your photos from your time there. i've always wanted to go to japan, and your pictures make me want to go even more!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those links! I'm keeping Japan in my prayers and I feel so sad when I heard the news! My uncle lives in Japan and thankfully he was out of the country during the earthquake. I used to visit Japan when I was little and I've been to Mt.Fujii and other wonderful places there. xoxoxoo
ReplyDeletei love this post and all your beautiful images... have a nice one!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! looks like it was a truly special time.
ReplyDeleteyou're so lucky to have gone!
ReplyDeletethese pictures are great, thanks for sharing.
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calla
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