Last week has been a week unlike any I have witnessed in my adult life, the loss and destruction over such a sort space of time is hard to comprehend. Seeing the events unfold has been heartbreaking for me, and its far from over.

I have a permanent deep love for Japan, my trips there have always been magic and are rarely far from my mind as are the longings to return, and while the the last week has left wounds that will take far longer to heal than rebuilding the towns and villages that were lost, I know the people of Japan’s strength will see them through in way that will inspire us all.

For now the suffering and trauma of thousands of homeless people is overwhelming and the east coast of Japan has a long road of recovery ahead, If you would like to donate the brilliant Dice Tsutsumi has set up a fund: Artist Help Japan. if you would like to help this is a good place to go.