This morning my thoughts and prayers are with the Japanese people who are forced to accept the devastating power of mother nature. Initial reports are between 200 - 300 people have lost their lives to the tragic 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan this morning.
My fascination with Japan happened very early in my adolescence, around the age of 14 when I began studying Shotokan karate. By the time I was 17, I had earned my first degree black belt.
After graduating high school, I opened a karate school (Youngwood Shotokan Academy) where I taught until graduating college at 21. I sold the school and moved out of state for a position in loss prevention.
My interest in the Japanese culture continues to this day. I know the people of Japan will rally together and overcome this adversity as they do with every crisis. It's my hope that recovery comes quickly and peace comes to those who lost friends and family due to this terrible natural disaster.
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The damage and destruction from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan looks massive! I hope the United States and other countries make substantial contributions to the relief efforts there.
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