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1. Understanding and misunderstanding - distinguishing between the government's actions and the people's positions
When the earthquake made waves in Japan and it was the time of the New Year, people's feelings were undoubtedly mixed. In the world of the Internet, there are many ways to express emotions, and there are some overly fierce voices.
However, there is such a tourist in Japan, he reminded that for the reaction to this magnitude 7 earthquake, we might as well have some "calm aesthetics". He said: It is true that the mistakes of the Japanese Government in the past cannot be ignored, but this does not mean that every Japanese ordinary person should bear the burden of history.
Moreover, the tourist also said that he did not feel much during the earthquake, perhaps it was just his personal "inability to feel the earthquake". Of course, this is not to take the disaster lightly, but to be calm - he is not intimidated by the shock of the earthquake, but looks at the essence of the problem more clearly.
His post was also a subtle criticism of the radical behavior of projecting anger onto ordinary Japanese people. After all, under the earthquake, those Chinese compatriots who are struggling for their families in a foreign country, as well as those innocent Japanese, how can their experiences be measured by a few curses?
In this tourist's post, we see not only a calm and analytical traveler, but also a compassionate traveler. So, are you curious, what other insights does this tourist have, and how does he find empathy and understanding in his transnational life?
Second, the compatriot affection is deep
On that magnificent day on New Year's Day 2024, the news of the magnitude 7 earthquake in Japan hit every corner of the Internet like a torrent. Against the backdrop of this natural disaster, Chinese people of all identities in Japan – whether they are hard-working workers, research-focused academics, or tourists with their families – are affected by their lives and emotions.
Some Chinese tourists may have been enjoying the ancient charm of Kyoto at the time of the earthquake, while others may have been weaving between the high-rise buildings of Tokyo to find a job. At this moment, they are not just tourists, they are part of the history witness, a bridge in Sino-Japanese relations, and friends who support each other in the face of disasters.
Their reactions and feelings are varied. Some Chinese tourists shared their safety status through social media as soon as possible, saying that "the earthquake came more punctually than the New Year's bell", looking for a little relief in the midst of worry and anxiety. However, this is not to ignore the suffering of the disaster, but to relax oneself and others in a tense atmosphere, showing a kind of warmth that comes from across borders.
On the other hand, the empathy of these Chinese in Japan is also obvious. They are not only concerned about the safety of their compatriots, but also about the plight of the Japanese people. They know that some of the government's decisions may cause international friction, but the relationship between ordinary people should transcend politics. With this understanding, the friendly interaction between them and the Japanese people became a beautiful example of cultural exchange.
This transnational display of emotions not only provides us with a window into understanding cultural differences, but more importantly, it allows us to see the brilliance of our common humanity. In the face of such a disaster, people can support each other and tide over the difficulties together, which is a power that no political force can match. How, then, can this kind of compatriot and international friendship be maintained in the face of disaster?
3. Calmness and kindness in the face of disaster
On New Year's Day 2024, a strong earthquake shook the whole world in Japan, and many Chinese tourists and local people in Japan injected a touch of warmth into the tense atmosphere. In cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the shaking of the earthquake did not shake the goodwill and calmness in their hearts.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, many people were panicking, but most Chinese tourists and Japanese people showed incredible calm. Instead of running away in a panic like the characters in the movie, they followed the evacuation instructions in an orderly manner, and some even helped the elderly man who fell on the way to the evacuation, which was more touching than any blockbuster.
In the context of disasters, stories of kindness and assistance are frequent. Data shows that within 24 hours of the earthquake, there were more than 100 spontaneous rescue operations initiated by Chinese tourists, which quickly spread on social media and became a warm current. For example, one Chinese tourist joined the volunteer team shortly after the earthquake to help translate rescue information and help other non-Japanese-speaking tourists understand the situation.
Such incidents not only reflect a calm response, but also show the nature of people in the face of natural disasters – not to shirk responsibility, not to blame, but to work together to tide over the difficulties. Their actions remind us how we can maintain the brilliance of our humanity in the face of challenges such as natural disasters, not by falling into pointless blame and anger, but by discovering the strength that can unite and help each other in the midst of disasters.
What lessons can we learn from the unknown forces of nature to avoid panic and misunderstanding, and are there unspoken courages and determinations behind these stories?
4. Reflections on human nature in natural disasters
The beginning of the new year is supposed to be a time of hope and new plans, but for those Chinese tourists who spend New Year's Day 2024 in Japan, a sudden earthquake has become their first test of the new year. This earthquake not only tested the seismic resistance of the building, but also tested the psychological endurance and humanity of everyone present.
When the earthquake struck, Chinese tourists and Japanese people shivered together in the waiting hall of the airport. Despite the ruthless examiners faced with natural disasters, people reacted differently.
Many tourists have suffered a more immediate impact, having to find the nearest exit in the shaky building for emergency evacuation. Data shows that within hours of the quake, hundreds of Chinese tourists were forced to interrupt their journeys to participate in evacuation operations. In this uncertain situation, their composure can be described as a modern interpretation of "Mount Tai collapses in front of you and does not change your face".
Emergency evacuation is not an easy task, especially in a country with a language barrier and an unfamiliar environment. But even so, there are tourists who show surprising calmness and optimism during the evacuation.
For example, some tourists send a message to their families while walking: "Don't worry, I'm participating in a 'Shake Music' program dedicated to experiencing earthquakes. This relaxed attitude is especially valuable in an atmosphere of uncertainty and tension.
However, this does not mean that the disaster is indifferent. On the contrary, these sincere manifestations reflect a positive attitude towards life. In the face of unpredictable and uncontrollable natural disasters, people are more inclined to look for things that inspire hope and positive energy. Against this backdrop, people's love for life and anticipation for the future become stronger, and they are reluctant to let fear and negativity take over their hearts.
Eventually, when the earthquake subsided, people began to look back on the moment, not only talking about those tense moments of escape, but more about those who remained calm and optimistic in the midst of the disaster. The fragility of humanity and the strength of solidarity in the face of natural disasters are on full display. And for those Chinese compatriots who spent the New Year in a foreign country and experienced this test together, they gave deep concern and blessings.
Under the influence of the New Year's earthquake, different Chinese tourists in Japan have shown very different reactions.
On one side are those who are calm enough to take selfies during the earthquake, as if they have a spiritual monument in their hearts that is more solid than Mt. Fuji, and on the other side are those who have had to change their itinerary and experience an unexpected "evacuation experience". These contrasting reactions reflect the diversity of people's mindsets in the face of disaster.
In the face of disaster, the brilliance of humanity is often magnified. On the one hand, we have seen cases of tourists helping each other, such as when the subway stops running, some people spontaneously organize foreign tourists who are unfamiliar with the route to walk to safety.
On the other hand, we have also seen the panicked people whose reactions remind us that even in highly developed countries, the suddenness of natural disasters can expose the vulnerability of modern societies.
Although humanity is vulnerable to natural disasters, behind this vulnerability lies an infinite force of solidarity and cooperation. In the face of the disaster, the mutual care of Chinese compatriots and the common concern of the whole world once again demonstrated the warmth of human society. May all Chinese tourists in Japan, no matter how their New Year begins, be able to find more hope and strength in the rest of the day.
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