My parents and my wife's parents were missionaries in Japan. My 82 year old father is still active there. He lives near Osaka, so I doubt much damage there, but waiting to hear from him. I spent 6 of my growing up years in Kobe and Tokyo. My wife, though "gaijin", was born and raised there.

My wife's family had a small, primitive summer vacation cabin on the coast near Sendai, in a missionary cooperative of sorts. She grew up spending summers there and has wonderful memories of the region. Our prayers are also with the Japanese. We are heartsick to see the devastation.

I pray all is well with you, CDNSushi.