As news shifts away from Japan, it’s easy to forget how much suffering is still taking place. In our case, we remain concerned for all the Japanese people, and especially for our friends in the bonsai community. In this light we at Stone Lantern have pledged to send 10% of all sales of Japanese products (about a forth of what we sell comes from Japan) to the relief effort.
If you are interested in joining us in helping, please take the time to read the following letter from Felix Laughlin of the National Bonsai Foundation about the Tohoku Disaster Relief Fund.
What a nice gesture.
Yes, it’s amazing as to just how quickly the news fades away. I live in Christchurch New Zealand as was here for the earthquake in February this year. While we weren’t nearly as badly hit as Japan has been, the city is still pretty busted and the media have turned off us… which is actually quite a nice thing!
Anyway, I hope those in Japan are OK. I have donated, it’s good to and it’s nice to see what you are doing in the Bonsai community.
Thanks for your comments Gary. And thank you also for donating.