China Offers Assistance
“Three days ago, Japan suffered an enormous earthquake disaster of the sort rarely seen in history, causing great loss of life and property for the Japanese people. I want to take this opportunity to express deep condolences for the Japanese who lost their lives in this tragedy, to express sincere sympathy for all Japanese people. China is also a country with many earthquakes, and we share your feelings. When the huge earthquake hit Wenchuan, Japan’s government sent a rescue team, and gave China material support. Our rescue team arrived in Japan yesterday, and we are transporting relief materials to Japan. We are ready to continue to provide needed assistance according to Japan’s requirements.” – Premier Wen Jiabao of China

US Stands Ready to Help
President Barack Obama said the United States “stands ready to help the Japanese people” slammed by a destructive tsunami.

“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly to those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis,” said Obama.

UN Report: More than 45 Countries to Help Japan
TOKYO/GENEVA: The United Nations said that search and rescue teams from more than 45 countries were ready to head to Japan after belly-up ships, twisted cars and entire houses crashed through the disaster-hit streets of Japanese coastal towns that were turned into black rivers by a magnitude-8.9 quake and tsunami on Friday. More than 68 teams from more than 45 countries are on standby, Elisabeth Byrs, spokeswoman of OCHA – the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.

European support to Japan’s humanitarian needs

Brussels, 4 April 2011: The European Commission has just adopted a new humanitarian funding decision of €10 million, to help the Japanese population cope with the massive consequences of the twin disaster. This boosts the European Union’s (Member States and Commission) aid to earthquake and tsunami-stricken Japan to more than €15 million. The new funding will provide assistance to more than 30,000 people, who live in temporary shelters and rely on aid for food, water, blankets and mattresses and other immediate provisions.

Celebrities, and Ordinary People, for Japan

@taylorswift13: I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting..

@JustinBieber: Japan is one of my favorite places on earth…It’s an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all nd to help. Watch video.

@50cent: Nah this’s nuts but what can anyone do about it. Let’s pray for anyone who’s lost someone.

The Black Eyed Peas: Our thoughts & prayers go out to everyone in Japan. We are thinking of you. Lots of love.

Brandy Norwood: Sending prayers to Japan!!!!!

@MrsSharonOsbourne: Mother nature can be a bitch. God bless everyone and their families effected.

@ladyantebellum: Watching the coverage of the devastating earthquake & tsunami is breaking our hearts. Our thoughts & prayers are with the people of Japan.

@AndrewGarcia: I want y’all to send your prayers to the the people going through this disaster.

Amitabh Bachan: The horror of the devastation in Japan..our prayers for those who suffer. May it bring them some comfort and healing.

Shinee (Taemin and Minho): The whole world and Korea are supporting Japan. Please don’t be
frustrated. Japan ganbatte! Watch video

George Takei: Today we are all Japanese. Give $10 to help. Text REDCROSS to 90999, or click http://ow.ly/4ctzx Pls RT!

Sandra Bullock donated US$1m.

Jackie Chan in Show Your Heart Campaign. Watch video