It's a month now since the earthquake hit Japan.
Life here in Kamakura is much more settled now but there is a certain sense of gloom and sadness and worry for the future of Japan.

A prayer ceremony was held at Hachiman- shrine,here in Kamakura today. All the main religious leaders of Kamakura were there to pray together. Shintoh and Catholic priests,Buddist monks and Protestant vicars each offered their prayers one by one. It was very moving to hear everyone around me pray in their own religion. Although,being Japanese,everyone was praying very quietly,almost like whispers.

This earthquake was so vast and there are so many aspects to it. It's a truly testing time for Japan.
There is a great feeling of unity,and the feeling of sadness and anxiety is part of it,but I hope we will be able to find the will and energy and wisdom to get through this.