To the mayor and people of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture,
I implore you to read all of this very important message. Japan has recently undergone horrific natural disasters and the rest of the world has rallied to help you. Please don't let their trust in you and goodwill be in vain.
Imagine you and your entire family are on an outing on a normal day, with friends and other families. Some strangers appear and begin to encircle you and herd you all toward an unfamiliar place. You are confused and try to run, but you are surrounded by noise and nets and frightened.
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