ayu_19980408: It’s been a somewhat sleepless night, and now it’s starting to get light… There’s important work to be done today. I need to sleep and get my head right!!

47news: Speednews: According to the Ministry of Defense, the Terrestrial Civil Defense Force’s fire engines are just starting to dowse Reactor No.4 of Nuclear Plant No.1 at Fukushima. This is the first time they are dowsing Reactor No.4. http://bit.ly/17n4iz
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Disaster Information】 The information being released here is also being released at the same time on Facebook. For those who use mainly Facebook, please ask those who have many affected friends to utilize here too. http://on.fb.me/eUNO7l
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hayano: The Civil Defense has started dowsing Reactor No.4. #NHK http://bit.ly/fUtsej Adding water. Reconnecting power. There is an increase in hopeful news. Thanks to all who are there to help.
ayu_19980408: RT

hayano: The power line construction at Reactor No.2 is complete. Reactor No.5’s pool has started undergoing cooling. (Asahi) http://bit.ly/go37iT The worrying Reactor No.5’s spent fuel pool’s temperature seems to be slowly going down from 68.8degC. Good good.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Disaster Information: Speednews】 According to Tokyo Electric Power, the spent fuel pool temperatures for Reactors No.5 and 6 of Nuclear Plant No.1 at Fukushima have returned to normal. http://bit.ly/17n4iz
ayu_19980408: RT

47news: Speednews: According to Ibaraki Prefecture, iodine and cesium have been detected in waterways in Kitaibarakishi and Takahagishi. However, it is safe to drink. http://bit.ly/17n4iz
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Disaster Information: Volunteer Recruitment】 Ibaraki Prefecture: Joso City, Hokota City, Kasama City, Omitama City, Itako City, Tokai Village, Naka City, Ishioka City, Hatachi Omiya City, Hitachi City, Namegata City, Ushiku City, Kashima City, Ooarai Town, Hitachi Ota City. Recruitment will be limited to residents from these areas. Details in this URL http://bit.ly/dK1QpQ
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Disaster Information: Ibaraki Prefecture】 According to the Prefectural Disasters Countermeasures Headquarters, the radiation level readings taken by temporary monitoring stations at 14:00 on 20th. In Microsievert/hour, Kitaibaraki 0.768, Takahagi 0.227. Both levels are deemed safe for health.
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hanimoco: Since last week, there’s been so many deliveries around me! Today, one more healthy baby was born ☆ His coming brings smiles and happiness to everyone.
ayu_19980408: RT

loveAngelAriel: Today’s happy face, today’s sad face. Yesterday’s weak self, tomorrow’s strong self. If it’s u,Who do u show? If it’s me Who should I show?
ayu_19980408: RT

kome0326: To everyone at the Tokyo Fire Department and Fire Emergency Relief Team, thank you so much. I was touched once again when I saw the press conference. http://t.co/a35vT62 http://t.co/zrJUbr3
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: There are lots of rumours flying around now, but that particular one about me holding lives in evacuation centres is fake. So to all fans, please do not panic. avex will resume operations 2 days from now, there will surely be official announcements then. Let’s all wait patiently, ok? ☆

GACKT: @maiyokohama Just doing what you can is enough. Nobody is all-helpful, nobody is totally useless. You may not be helpful even if you do something. What is important is how you do those things.
ayu_19980408: Gaku-chan’s strength to believe in himself is truly amazing. It really made me tear up.

GUTS_RUSH: Daughter!!!
ayu_19980408: Oh, about TA? Thank you (￣▽￣) v

nyamun12: @mikajohn Good evening. Because of personal reasons, I can’t do what MikaJun-san is doing, but I will try my best to do what I can for everyone. I really respect MikaJun-san. Please help them.
mikajohn: It’s spelled John
ayu_19980408: Wha, Mama! LOL-ing at your awesomeness now.

ann1002: About TA? What has happened? (￣▽￣) Jacky-san seems a little angry (⌒-⌒; )
ayu_19980408: I just sent out an appeal to everyone at TA, asking for support. But oh well, it’s not as easy as it sounds, so Daddy is frustrated. But he’s not really angry ☆

kana_xxx2002ayu: Though I really agree with you… Why did you post the same message twice? (￣▽￣) (laugh)
ayu_19980408: I did? Σ(￣。￣ﾉ)ﾉ

mikajohn: After thinking about it, I’m doing a name-change. This project is now named 「MinnaJoin!」 ※ Though it really has nothing to do with gathering everyone (laugh) @minnajohn_photo Let’s go!!! http://bit.ly/hB36ze
ayu_19980408: Go! Jun!!

kaminumarijicho: @sou_02 Compared to all those who are risking their lives in order to protect those of others, I am totally nothing… Even saying “thank you” is not enough (´;ω;｀)
sou_02: I really think so.
okishio: Me too, really.
sou_02: Long time no see (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Okishio, you’re awesome. (laugh)

glitter0605: Something my wife said yesterday is stuck in my head. “Why is it that, though Tokyo is also an affected region, we are excluded from everything?” Just what is Tokyo doing?
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ma_ro_ka: Though this has been a very big issue and I have not said anything, there is something which I want to shout out with a loud voice. If you say that entertainment will not make anyone happy in these times, it’s a lie!!!! You liar!! I’ll dance!!
ayu_19980408: So, Maro-chan, shall we do it?

gomi_sweet: It’s warm today, easy to conserve electricity. Wonder if it’s warm in the affected regions too? Believe in Japan today.
ayu_19980408: And let us start (^_−)−☆

peco10221208: Good morning. Thankful for being able to meet again today. Let us be happy and smile throughout this precious day. P
ayu_19980408: I want to harmonize with Peco-san!!

nao7697: Sorry to keep you waiting!! Big bro!! I mean, princess!! I mean, troupe leader!!!!!
ayu_19980408: It’s ok, no need for the big bro part. (laugh)

22yan22: It’s warm today, so let’s not use the heaters!! Save electricity. And let’s collect supplies to send to the affected areas too!!
ayu_19980408: OK, YAN-2!!

ayunews: Big bro…. PON (..)
ayu_19980408: Yea! Let’s work hard, ayunews!!!!!!!!!
ayunews: Power up!!!
ayu_19980408: (＾ｰ^)ノ

UN1982: I’m also reflecting on things which I cannot respond to calmly. I think I will be really careful from now on. It may already be too late to say this, but there are things which I really should think through more. I’ll work hard! Thank you all for your responses!!
ayu_19980408: Fluffy tanuki.
UN1982: Dripping sweat
ayu_19980408: Can you touch a camel’s hump?
(Naoya and ayu are playing a word-link game called Shiritori: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiritori)

144338: Finally, ayu-chan and Naoya-kun are back tweeting again!! I missed you!!
ayu_19980408: (^_−)−☆

aaa0110chiaki: @UN1982 @ayu_19980408 You’re playing Shiritori (laugh) I didn’t realize it till now… KY ∑(゜Д゜
ayu_19980408: When we need to calm down, the three of us siblings will often play a positive Shiritori game. Meaning we can only use positive and happy words. Try it too ♪

TA0413: TA has just been renewed (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Because all staff members are given leave till the 21st, these staff members are working from their homes when they made this! Thank you ☆

ayulove8KERI: My heart tightens everytime I read ayu’s diary… I feel so much love (*^_^*) I’m glad to be in TA… Thank you ayu (/_;) LOVE
ayu_19980408: Thank you for being in TA (*^^*)
shimabob18ayu: Thank you for letting us be in TA 、(*´∀｀)☆彡
ayu_19980408: It’s not just TA, I love all of you (*^^*)

ayusan08: I got goosebumps reading ayu’s diary. (cries) (;_;) (sobs) (;_;) I just think that I love ayu the best (T_T)
ayu_19980408: I love you tooooooo ♡ It’s mutual love (//∇//) Kyaa.

ayumix102: ayu-chaaan （ＴＴ）／ Our love for you is not unrequited, right?
ayu_19980408: Course of not, it’s two-way ☆
kana_xxx2002ayu: “Course of”!! Sounds good ♪ (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Do use it (￣▽￣)
(ayu uses ろんみち(ronmochi) instead of もちろん(mochiron))

touhokujishin: 【Earthquake Countermeasures】 A magnitude 5 earthquake just shook Ibaraki. Do not let down your guard → A manual on how to respond during an earthquake by NAVER http://t.co/c5R357A
ayu_19980408: RT

Asahi_Shakai: 【Ibaraki】 Aside from the affected Hitachi Health Centre, all other health centres in the prefecture are offering psychiatric help to victims. Open from 08:30~17:00 daily. #save_ibaraki
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Asahi_Shakai: 【Ibaraki】 The Prefectural Mental Health Centre has set up an 「Ibaraki Heart Hotline」 for all victims. This is a free hotline, 0120-236-556. Normally open during weekends, this is now operating daily from 09:00~16:00. #save_ibaraki
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Asahi_Shakai: 【Ibaraki】 The Prefectural Emergency Medical Information System (029-241-4199) will be open 24 hours to guide callers through medical procedures and possible admissions. The children’s hotline in Ibaraki (029-254-9900, #8000 for push lines and mobiles) will be manned nightly from 18:00~23:00 by professional nurses. Operating from 09:00~17:00 on weekends and holidays. #save_ibaraki
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GachapinBlog: You are not alone!
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touhokujishin:  From the Police Agency: “There are no official governmental bodies that will go to your house asking for interviews or donations. Before you make any donations, please confirm the other party’s identity first.” / 5 have already been cheated by thieves pretending to be police, with another 32 unsuccessful attempts. SakigakeOnTheWeb http://t.co/nHSKimL
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minat0_839: 【Please spread】 In Miyagi Prefecture’s Watarichou, Yamamotochou, Kakudashi, and Shibatachou, evacuees are facing a food shortage, and have not eaten for a day. They are on the verge of starvation, please help soon.
mikajohn: I will be heading over to Yamamotochou either tomorrow night or the day after. Collecting food supplies now.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Nisshin Pet Food Company】 The company is preparing food to be sent to pets in affected areas. http://ur1.jp/52973/
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kenken63: That’s wonderful!
piro_tanakazoku: RT
cocozoh3: ＼(^o^)／
kenken63: Animals are family too!!
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hayano: How Bad is the Reactor Meltdown in Japan? by B. Monreal at UCSB. Introduction by David Gross, 2004 Nobel Laureate. http://bit.ly/ibCM7C
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hayano: Fukushima nuclear power plant information released by Japanese gov is available at http://bit.ly/fvZcEh #quake #fukushima
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ayunews: 【Insulin】 To all those with diabetes. Please contact the Japan Diabetes Society HP with regards on how to secure insulin. http://bit.ly/fiYaUx
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ayunews: 【Tokyo】 The collection for donated items is now open. http://bit.ly/eXEZF2 Limited to new, unopened goods. ▼Infant products ▼Elderly products ▼Daily necessities ▼Drinking Water (Only accepted in Tokyo). Do not buy goods just to donate, put the money into donations instead. Donate just the goods you already have in excess.
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ayunews: 【Saitama】 The Prefectural Central Disaster Prevention Centre and Kumagai Sports and Cultural Garden Management Office are now open for donated item collection. Open everyday from 9:00~16:00. Unopened food, water, blankets, adult and children diapers. For enqueries, please contact the Prefectural Disaster Countermeasures Office at 048-830-8281 http://ow.ly/4gVOH
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ayunews: 【To all affected victims】 The Ashinaga Scholarship Society will be granting immediate special scholarship money to all scholars, high school and above, who have lost their guardians and are now without help. High school students will receive 300k yen, college and institute students will receive 400k yen. This is not a loan. For contact, 0120-77-8565 http://ow.ly/4gVBk
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ayunews: 【To all affected victims】 There are mothers who are unable to produce milk for babies under these stressful conditions. Please rotate your shoulders, exercising your shoulderblades should help. This is advice from a disaster countermeasures coordinator. (Asahi News)
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ayunews: 【To all victims outside affected areas】 You can now convert your T-points at DVD Rental shop TSUTAYA into donations. Just register online, and each point will become 1yen donation. http://bit.ly/hBaBX3
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ayunews: 【To victims with allergies】 To all those in Sendai, Morioka and Fukushima, who can make it to the support centres by themselves. Let the authorities know if you have any food allergies. NPO Allergy Support Network (052-485-5208) http://ow.ly/4gWYQ (Asahi News)
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Mannie69: Went to this restaurant tonite where they donate all the proceeds to Japan 😉
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mikajohn: I received a mail from ayu. She just donated 30mil yen to the Red Cross.
ayu_19980408: Mummy, I wanted to make a silent donation ヽ(；▽；)ノ

R_lantern_333: Ayu donated 30000000yen to the Red Cross now.
ayu_19980408: HOPE for JAPAN!!!!!!!

MAZINGER_DRAGON: It will be as warm as in April tomorrow in the affected regions. p(^_^)q That is the best help ever. It’s so great. Dear God, please grant us more of the sun in the coming days too.
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ayunews: 【To all victims outside affected areas】 Let’s make Twitter one of the important sources of information for those in affected areas. When advising family and friends who have not used it before, just help them to create an account and follow individuals who help to spread important information. With this, they will be a click away from effective use.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【Nisshin Pet Food Company】 The company is preparing food to be sent to pets in affected areas. http://ur1.jp/52973/
kenken63: That’s wonderful!
piro_tanakazoku: RT
cocozoh3: ＼(^o^)／
kenken63: Animals are family too!!
ayu_19980408: RT

GUTS_RUSH: The production response in the entertainment industry is all a mess now. There are many companies which are not coping as well as us… At this time, it’s best for record companies, music societies and sound production companies to come together and try to keep pace with each other. If not, the artistes and idols will be helpless!
ayu_19980408: （ ; ; ）

emk618: @mikajohn @ayu_19980408 Such wonderful familial love (●´ω｀●)
ayu_19980408: I’ve been saying this for years, but I’ll repeat, Mummy is the world’s most handsome person to me.

GUTS_RUSH: Hmm!? I haven’t asked~!!! (>_<)
ayu_19980408: Sorry– ヽ(；▽；)ノ

Ayun17Branko: Everyone is really worried, please give us updates about the tour lives soon!
ayu_19980408: Oh yeah!! Because it’s something which I cannot decide on my own, I’m waiting for instructions and decisions from the company ☆

mextjapan 【To those living near the Fukushima Nuclear Plant】 Health Discussion Hotline (0120-755-199) is now open. With details about how to effectively reduce radiation, call any of the following numbers: 090-5582-3521 090-4836-9386 080-2078-3308 090-7408-1074　090-8591-0735 080-2078-3307. Hotline will be active from 10:00~21:00 #mext #jishin
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mikajohn: To the government, please set up a Relief Supplies Control Office soon. The authorities are not cooperating at all. Everyone will only send support to those places featured on TV, and we are not sure where to donate the supplies to. I’ve been receiving a flood of messages, asking me what to do. From businesses to the prefectural office, everyone is discussing what to do.
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LastLinks_TA: Seems like there will be a great announcement from avex coming out around 21:00 tonight, does it concern ayu?? ( ´ ▽ ` )
ayu_19980408: Jacky-san told me that it’s just a fake rumour m(_ _)m

GUTS_RUSH: When I’m in the office, everyone comes to me wanting to discuss something. Artistes, idols, athletes, everyone has their own opinions and things they wish to do. Yes, everyone feels the same way, but each has their own different solution to the same problem. Everyone is inexperienced but eager, it’s hard for me to make decisions. (sweatdrop)
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hukareteiru: I called Saitama Arena at 0486011122. Seems like its ok to store your small dogs and cats there if they are put in cages. Lastly, I asked if large dogs can be put in areas where there are no people. I wished for them to accept large dogs too, and I was told that they would consider it…
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DMKSJ: Though it was about donations, I feel nauseated by @ayu_19980408 and @mikajohn’s banter to each other
mikajohn: Here’s some medicine for you
yamadasaaaassn: Mama, you’re so cool (￣▽￣)
ayu_19980408: Mama, you’re so amusing (￣▽￣)

mikajohn: Even with all the news about the self-defence force and hyper rescue, the local brigade is fighting in the frontlines without receiving any radiation checks, so they do not know how much they are being exposed. And because of the tsunami, they have nowhere to go back to, so it’s a use-and-throw situation. Please help them. Please RT this.
ayu1982yokko: RT
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ayunews: 【Take Note】 There has been a fake Red Cross website… Beware of frauds. Send your relief money and donations through trustworthy companies and legal windows. By the way, the real Red Cross site is http://www.jrc.or.jp/
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ayunews: 【Pet】 An information site about lost cats and dogs in affected areas. There are forums to post “Looking for” and “Currently housing” notices. http://ur1.jp/53011/
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yui00703: One of my close friends… was pregnant, but she just had a safe delivery! Even in this situation, Mama was so strong. She really did well!! Seeing the child, I was so happy that I cried…
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tsuchan1002111: –> ［Please］ Don’t try to interview child victims! Do not let them sustain secondary damage, notice from BIGLOBE news http://hbz.jp/gfopkw
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tariennu: On today’s news, I saw images of some child victims playing in the gymnasium, I’m so proud of their smiles! (^O^) I hope such scenes will continue to come up p(^^)q
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ayunews: A 「Tohoku Pacific Earthquake Charity Auction」 will be held from 24 March on Yahoo Auctions. This is the result of the collective voices of publishers, talent productions, record companies, partnerships, sports clubs, martial arts societies and other businesses and groups. http://bit.ly/fescRs
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fuku0501: ayu-san… Thank you for always singing heartwarming songs ♪ Music really gives me strength ☆ I hope to continue to be saved by ayu-san’s lyrics and voice ☆ I’m watching MSta now, and it is so touching. Thank you so much ☆
ayu_19980408: Thank you, Fuku-chan ☆

mano419: I saw your message on MSta. The citizens of Miyagi are working hard. So please come to Tohoku on your tours (＾＾) Promise–!
ayu_19980408: Promise ☆

fuumo_ta: Today’s MSta was so heartwarming (o^^o)
ayu_19980408: I agree (*^^*)

ayuloveyuki1103: ayu-chan, thank you always for your heartwarming songs!
ayu_19980408: Thank you for always listening (*^^*)

ami_moon: ayu (;_;) MSta was so touching… My depressed heart was warmed ☆ I will do all I can to help!
ayu_19980408: Let’s work hard together!!

ayu_19980408: My TL is buried with so many reviews about MSta. I was also a person who has received power after watching today’s episode. To all the staff at TV Asa, thank you so much!!!

ayu_19980408: That was a good resemblance. (laugh)
non827cc: I saw (laugh)
ayu_19980408: I saw too. (laugh)

chuxchu25: That was so similar! (laugh) She managed to really capture ayu-san’s essence.
ayu_19980408: Her movements during the interlude, especially the left hand, felt so like me (*^^*)

ayu_19980408: And then, what is Buramayo-san doing there in the audience seat? Dancing? appears PV comes to mind.
keisui_: Buramayo-san is also an ayu fan.
ayu_19980408: Eh? Really? I’m glad– ♡

ay_eri: It’s not Buramayo-san, but Buramayo’s Kosugi-san and Harisenbon’s Haruna-san! (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Σ(￣。￣ﾉ)ﾉ Oops. (sweatdrop)

mlsakl25: Yeeehaaa ψ(｀∇´)ψ
ayu_19980408: What’s up? (￣▽￣)

luv_a_u: I made an icon for Naoya-kun to match with ayu-chan’s ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
UN1982: With all my hope, I will change it! Thank you.
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)