Spring is the season after the long winter.

Spring in Japan is very beautiful. After the long & cold winter, all the trees are shining in green, & all the flowers are blossoming.

In Spring, most people are contended with the mood of joy & also, the air of Spring is filled with beautiful scent & colors.

I can feel that Spring is full of hope & energy.

There'll be pain & sadness at times, but I believe we have the power to face the challenge.

One year after the earthquake, things are still not recovered yet. But I believe happy smiles will be coming back soon. I believe you'll be with the ones you love soon. I believe hope will be coming back soon just like Spring after the long winter.

Love for Japan.
- by Sakura Ota