Greetings to all of my dear friends in Japan, 親愛なる日本のみなさんへ
Even though we are on the other side of the planet, we have watched in utter shock and disbelief, and now greatly concerned about the aftermath of this unspeakable catastrophe that happened in a few brief moments after Japan sustained the biggest earthquake ever recorded there, immediately followed by the giant tsunami which has caused so much devastation, taken so many lives or displaced hundreds of thousands who lost beloved family members as well as their homes and everything else they owned. 僕たちは、地球の反対側に居るけれど、とてもショックで信じ難い現実を目の当たりにしています。日本を襲った過去に無い大地震、そしてその直後に襲った大津波が一瞬にして多くの大切な家族、住居、そして何もかもを奪ってしまい、そして言葉に出来ないほどの災害余波をとても心配しています。
So to those who may have loved ones missing or who have lost their lives, please accept my most sincere condolences in these most difficult of times. この大震災で行方不明の方々が一刻も早く見つかる事を祈り、そしてお亡くなりになられた方々に対して、深く哀悼の意を表します。
More than anything, I have been deeply moved by the way so many residents of the affected areas have reacted to this unprecedented tragedy, with a calm and disciplined show of unity in the face of such tremendous hardship. また何より、被災地の方々が、いつも冷静な対応して、規律正しくこの困難な事態に立ち向っている真摯な姿勢に深く感動しました。
Although we cannot be with you at this very moment, you should know that your plight is on our minds all the time, and we will contribute and do whatever we can to help ease all of this suffering. To that effect, in the last few days many of New York City's clubs and DJs have already organized several successful events and benefits which raised some funds that have been donated to the Japanese Red Cross or other relief organizations.
However more than this, what I feel is important is for all of us to send a message of hope and support, as it clearly will take a great deal of time, resources as well as much effort and sacrifice to rebuild. The strength of spirit that so many Japanese are showing in the wake of the ensuing nuclear nightmare gives me much confidence that in the end they will prevail. しかしながら、それ以上に、今、僕が大切だなと感じている事は、時間がかかるかもしれませんが、復興の為に惜しまない様々な継続的な努力と犠牲だと思います。 また、みなさんご自身が原発事故の悪夢から身を守ろうと立ち上がっている強い精神も、 必ず良い結果をもたらしてくれる事と信じています。
As I will be coming to Japan in a few weeks, I am hopeful that the music I will play will bring comfort and solace to those who need it. To those who may find it helpful, I will make some DJ mixes available online for anyone to stream and download, in hopes that the message they contain can also help in soothing the souls of those in need of some more immediate spiritual relief. (http://www.francois-k.com/japan/) さて、もうすぐ日本のみなさんにお会い出来るのですが、僕が届ける音楽が少しでもみなさんの気持ちの和らぎであったり、音楽を本当に必要としている人の心に響かす事が出来ればと思っています。その事が、みなさんにとって間違いなく役立つ方法なのであれば、さらにDJミックスをオンライン上にアップしようと思います。音楽が持つメッセージで、今直ぐにでも心安まる手助けになる事と信じています。 (http://www.francois-k.com/japan/)
I can't wait to be there soon in this time of need, and I hope that somehow I can also contribute a little something back for all that you've always given me. この大事な時期、一刻も早く日本のみなさんに会いたいです! 今回の来日は、いつもみんなが僕に与えてくれている素晴らしいパワーの恩返しに来たんだよ!と思ってくださいね。
All my love to Japan, my home away from home. 全ての愛を僕の大好きな日本のみなさんへ、 François Kevorkian フランソワ・ケヴォキアン