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Hi! I’m Kohei. I’m from Kanagawa in Japan. I’m 20 years old.Hi! I’m Marie I’m from Hokkaido in Japan. I’m 21.
We’ll interview two people from overseas about March 11th this year.
As you know a big earthquake occurred in Japan on Marth 11th. Of couse, we know what happened and the problems now. For example, there is a nuclear power problem and a polotocal responsibility problem.So, we want to know what to know what people from overseas are feeling and thinking.
Conclusion
We interviewed to two people from overseas.
Marie) It was good experience because we could listen to their opinions. Immediately after big earthquake, she went back to her country. She returned to Japan. And she cooperates with the saving electricity.
Kohei) When I have heard their opinions, I felt powerful emotion. They said we donated some money because we can nothing to do for people in Tohoku. And I was surprised that they also save electricity. After the interview, I said thank you a lot.
Transcript
①Kohei’s interview transcript
Introduce please.
Hello, my name is Juvonick Miria. I’m from Kansas College.
1) Where were you, when the earthquake occurred?
I was at the Fuchinobe Domes.
Me) Fuchinobe Domes? What did you do?
When I’m happened, me and my friends run outside because we were scared and didn’t know what’s happening.
2) Have you ever gone to Tohoku to volunteer after the earthquake or done anything else?
I actually haven’t. I wanted to one point but I didn’t really know how do anything so I just sat my room. I feel bad
Me) you did donate?
I’ve donated some money from like at the convenience store. But I do nothing significant.
3) Do you aim to save electricity at your home?
Yes, I usually in summer I used air conditioner all the time. But lately I have saved higher and turned off every night so it’s really hot my room.
②Marie’s interview transcript
My name is Maria Mage. I’m from Hawaii University.
1) Where were you, when the earthquake occurred?
I was back home in Hawaii at home.
Marie) When did you do at home?
I was told of the tsunami and earthquake while I was at work
2) Have you ever gone to Tohoku to volunteer after the earthquake or done anything else?
I have not gone to volunteer and I’ve only donated a little bit at the convenient store.
Marie) Do you think about the volunteer?
I would like to, but I don’t know what I could do the help how I would be helpful. So I just donated.
3) Do you aim to save electricity at your home?
I tried keep my lights off but I have used air conditioner cause it’s hot. I’m trying.
Marie) Are you save air conditioner do you feel hot in your room?
Yeah, I keep on the high standing but I use a lot.