A version of this message in Japanese is below.
Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute are profoundly saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the devastating earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in central Japan on New Year’s Day. We send our most heartfelt condolences to the many individuals and families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. We also send our deepest sympathy to our Japanese community here in Portland and across the United States who are grappling with this tragedy so far from home.
Understanding this is still early days of recovery with the full scope of damage not yet known, we sincerely hope for solace for all who have been affected by the disaster, especially survivors and first responders, while wishing for a quick restoration of normal conditions across the impacted regions.
令和6年能登半島地震のお見舞いを申し上げます。
ポートランド日本庭園およびジャパン・インスティテュートは、この度の令和6年能登半島地震により亡くなられた方々に深く哀悼の意を表します。そして、被災された皆さま、年始の発害早期から復旧作業に携わる全ての方々へ心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
また、ポートランドだけでなくアメリカ全土にいらっしゃる、被災地への想いを馳せる方々に寄り添い、今後の文化活動を通じ微力ながら被災地の復興に向けお役に立てるよう努めて参ります。
一日も早く日常生活を取り戻せるよう心より祈念申し上げます。