Johnny & Associates Members Leave Messages Regarding The Disaster: Part 1

Many artists are leaving comments, but it seems all of the members of Johnny & Associates have left personal messages in regards to the tragic Tohoku Pacific Ocean earthquake disaster.

The first part of the messages are below:

<SMAP>

What things can we do right now.

Let’s all do what we can now.

Whether that’s donating or turning off your electric switches.

Actions like that contribute even just the tiniest bit to the hope of tomorrow.

We can put all of our efforts together.

We can bring our hearts together.

Let’s do it everyone!!!

SMAP

<TOKIO>

A week ago we just had a concert in Miyagi and Iwate and now the situation that faces those who came to the concert really makes us worry.

When the earthquake happened, there were also some members who were doing work in the Tohoku region.

The tremors were so strong and we can’t help but feel anxious for those who are living in that situation right now.

We’ve had “THE! TETSUWAN! DASH!!” solar car on location along the Pacific Ocean there countless times.

Everyone on location is always so kind and we’ve developed a strong connection with the people there.

Let’s all take each others’ hands together, let’s encourage one another and do what we can now. It’s the only way we can face this situation.

Turn off a light in a room, unplug things from outlets you aren’t using, don’t use water you don’t need,,,

They may be small things, but if everyone participates then it can absolutely be helpful.

Please don’t forget that.

We will also continue doing whatever we can.

And, we sincerely hope that many people are safe

TOKIO

Joushima Shigeru

Yamaguchi Tatsuya

Kokubun Taichi

Matsuoka Masahiro

Nagase Tomoya

<KinKi Kids>

Those who have experienced damage due to the earthquake disaster and the victim’s families, you have our most heartfelt sympathy.

Whenever we saw the damage being reported, our hearts ached and we didn’t know what to say so all we could do was pray.

We, as KinKi Kids and as Japanese people, have to do what we can now

With the idea of closing our eyes and opening our ears we can do it one by one

Now, we have seen the warm hearts from throughout the world

While embracing each other and becoming one, let’s all climb over this.

Everyone please help contribute with things like conserving electricity and water. Think about what you can do around you to help on a larger scale. It’s important to make that effort.

One day sooner

One second sooner

We hope that that anxiety in everyone’s lives disappears.

Believe in everyone’s own power and even if it’s just one thing let’s absolutely do it.

KinKi Kids

Domoto Tsoyoshi

Domoto Koichi

<V6>

Something major has happened. Every time we hear new news, we feel like we’re going to cry as we realize how much damage this has really caused.

Our hearts ache naturally for the victims, but also for their families, relatives and friends; when we think about how they must be feeling.

We have so many thoughts, but we mostly just wish for  an environment where the people affected by the damage can be rescued, the goods can reach that area and confirmation of peoples’ safety is happening.

We heard that fans were concerned for our safety, but we’re all fine.

We have to conserve electricity and water and we need to only use phones in the case of an emergency. I think that’s all we can do, even though it’s small it’s something we can do.

Not counting the areas struck by the disaster, I feel there is still more we can do.

Let’s all think about what we can do and then act on it.

I want us all to work together to send support up to the area struck by the disaster.

V6

Sakamoto Masayuki

Nagano Hiroshi

Inohara Yoshihiko

Morita Go

Miyake Ken

Okada Junichi

<Tackey & Tsubasa>

To those affected by the damages in Tohoku, you have our deepest sympathies.

Each time we see news videos on this disaster, we realize how terrible this really is and we feel extremely sad.

We hope that relief comes and everyone’s safety and the restoration can begin even just a moment quicker.

For those reading this, we can also do things like conserve electricity.

If everyone does just something small, it can have a big effect.

Let’s all work hard together.

Tackey & Tsubasa

Takizawa Hideaki, Imai Tsubasa

<Arashi>

Those who have been affected by the earthquake, you have our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies.

Every day, the more we watch the news and the more we know, we feel such great  concern for the victims of this disaster.

A lot of fans have kindly asked how we’re doing, but all of us are fine. So please don’t worry.

Right now, we can do things like conserve electricity, conserve water, not use the phone unless it’s an emergency and donate money…, We’re in Tokyo and we need to do what we can as much as possible. We believe that when the small things pile up, it can be really helpful.

Concerning our own actions, we’re going to do whatever we can. We have a thought that “We want to see everyone smile even if it’s through something small…”. We’re going to do whatever we can with all of our might.

Things are still unpredictable for those in the area struck by the disaster, but their families, friends and those close to them are cheering for them and they will climb over this. That’s what all of us members are hoping for.

Arashi

Ohno Satoshi, Sakurai Sho, Aiba Masaki, Ninomiya Kazunari, Matsumoto Jun


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  • YukiNozofan

    I’m glad they leave messages ^__^ I hope KAT-TUN & NEWS will leave one too

  • YejinLee

    “We want to see everyone smile even if it’s through something small…”
    I really like that line. It’s really nice of them to leave such messages :’D ♥
    Im almost 100% positive this will make so many people smile.

  • Ariyaa

    arashi always cheer up people

  • Anonymous

    wow Johnny is really Johnnys, so in one!…the influence here is visible,..i love how all of each grps msgs comes w/ Plz “conserve water & electricity…they really learned from their Godfather…
    & guess what Johnny just donated trucks & electricity for everyone…

    love Arashi’s cheering for smiling Japan^_^:D

  • winter_love000

    This is beautiful.
    We all know how influential Johnny’s are, for them to individually send out their condolences and encourage their fans to stay positive and help out in any way they can is heartwarming. The japanese are amazing people

  • ehloozXD

    I bet everyone is doing the best they can right now and Johnny’s just probably made people all the more sympathetic
    It’s nice to see everyone get together for a good cause :D

  • Chibi-Lana

    This is amazing. <3

  • Rubyy

    Proud to be a Johnnys fan… :’)

  • Anonymous

    “Actions like that contribute even just the tiniest bit to the hope of tomorrow.”

    “We believe that when the small things pile up, it can be really helpful.”

    those two sentences were what struck me the most, and what is going on right now… do what you can do, even if the world says it’s meaningless you won’t know until you see the results… what’s important is not to loose hope…..

    touched by those beautifull comforting words, the boys really put their hearts and hard thoughts into it… :)

  • thekarielle

    I Think it’s really great to hear them say this,
    it might help the spirit of the broken Japanese people.
    ^^ Keep helping/praying/and encouraging Japan.

  • simplelove

    Glad to see that these guys are leaving these messages. It’ll definitely give the Japanese strength.

  • NJ982

    I love them !! I cried reading this !!

    I think NEWS and K8 already did messages too !

  • tukigo

    yup…thats why you just gotta love them.

  • sh0rtieanne

    Ohmygosh, thank you JE members! Through all these stressful days of worrying about Japan, they calm our hearts with simple messages. I like how they comfort their fans and tell us that they’re fine and not to worry! Thank you! <3(:

  • http://www.last.fm/user/askemayuko Askemayuko

    :)HOPE<3

  • Sarah Aina

    WOW! ARASHI! TOKIO!!
    They doing what they can!
    We have to do what we can too!
    Keep going strong and powefull JAPAN! SUN IS RISING FOR EVERYONE!
    And like Miyavi says: its gonna be BETTER!! ;)
    God bless!
    Peace and Love!

  • si.muntu

    I hope things are gonna get better for Japan!

  • arashi_oneday

    I am sure that the fans who have been affected by this disaster will gain strength from their favorite artist’s supporting messages =] It doesn’t seem like a lot but reading something like this when you are suffering definitely helps, especially if you look up to that person =] It will surely influence others to help out as well. All this definitely makes me proud to be a Johnny’s fan <3 =]

  • imoyaki

    yay Johnnys!! they are all so awesome

  • KTstar

    Thanks to all J&A artists to help comfort and cheer people up during a difficult time like this.
    I like that SMAP always focuses on “moving forward”. No grief over the things that have already happened. Everyone needs to do what they can to help move Japan forward. The message is short & simple, but powerful.

  • Y26

    Their kind hearts make me feel so much more safe <3 Thank you so much, we will never forget this.

  • http://www.saigonino.com magicalbanana

    “A lot of fans have kindly asked how we’re doing, but all of us are fine. So please don’t worry.” = why Arashi is awesome.

  • msgaijin

    JE… you guys are so great that your wishes even made a guy like me teary all the way.
    Kandoshita!!

    JE Seniors, I always respect and amazed at your efforts in the entertainment line of business. These messages just given me more reasons to give my utmost respect to people like you not as entertainers but as fellow human beings.

  • Luna.M

    JE just gave us another reason to love them more. I wish others will also spread the hope as well.

  • http://twitter.com/norichipi Norita Verani

    :)

  • atarashi.michi

    before i even finished reading SMAP’s message, i already brokeout in tears
    thank you johnny’s for doing this.

  • junjirhenz

    i’m so happy that all the members of arashi are fine.
    i was really worried for them.
    reading their message made me love them more.
    those words will surely cheer up people who are feeling down.
    arashi has the magic to make people smile even in the darkest times.

  • ganki

    Thank you JE groups for your support and thoughtful messages <3 I know your fans/country appreciate them!

  • kitdg

    QAQ i’m so proud to be a johnny’s fan

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1299920662 Jennilyn Gaffud

    semapi grps are d best!
    Arashi sounds so mature!..& we wanted to see you guyz smiling too, same goes to Nippon!
    ~sending all my prayers to Japan~

  • kawaiijapfangirl

    everything will be okay

  • kawaiijapfangirl

    everything will be okay

  • kawaiijapfangirl

    everything will be okay

  • Amnos13

    These kind of messages can help people through these tough times.. so encouraging

  • awesomeapples

    I hope things are gonna get better for Japan.

    “Actions like that contribute even just the tiniest bit to the hope of tomorrow.” love this saying.