From Nishi Nihon (West Japan)
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Since the Great Higashi Nihon (East Japan) Earthquake, we often hear the words “cutting down” or “refraining voluntarily.”
I heard that many couples are postponing or canceling their weddings.
I guess with the situation that this country is in at the moment, people are not really in the mood for celebrating.
When I was watching the news the other morning, a commentator said,
“If we refrain too much from doing things, the whole country is going to become depressed. The vibrant western Japan should liven up eastern Japan!”
A lot of tourist spots around the country are refraining from putting on their illuminations in the evenings, but Nijo Castle in Kyoto has decided to go on with the light-ups in the hope that the affected areas will move towards recovery as soon as possible. Its profits are to be used for reconstruction support.
“Nijo Castle Light-Up”
http://www.digistyle-kyoto.com/event/lightup/post_246.html
With the new fiscal year starting in April, we probably need to change our moods a little and start making positive progress.
We, at the Kyoto office will also work hard to lighten up the world of intellectual property from west Japan!