A third winter since the Great East Japan Earthquake has come around.
At the dawn of the new year, my heart once again goes out to the afflicted
people, those who cannot return to the places they used to live because
of radioactive contamination and those who have to spend the cold harsh
winter in temporary housing.
Last year, too, many people were confronted with various difficulties
and I am sure they faced many hardships. In this new year, it is my hope
that the people of Japan not forget the plight of those who are facing
hardships and try to share even a little of their burden, and help and
comfort one another at all times. I also hope that they will work together
with the people of the world in pursuit of peace and do their utmost to
build a better tomorrow.
In this season of deep snow, I want to ask people to take great care not to have any accidents in removing snow from the roof.
It is my hope that the new year will bring happiness to the people of
Japan and the people around the world.
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