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The 2012 Shimoda Tomodachi Declaration
今がら150年以上前、
ここ下田の地にて
日本とアメリカ合衆国の交流が始まりました。
それ以降、
私たちはともに友情を深めてきました。
2011年3月11日、東日本大震災が起こり
日本中が悲しみと嘆きの中にいたそのとき、
「トモダチ作戦」でいち早く手を差し伸べてくれたのは、
アメリカ合衆国のみなさんでした。
私たちはその気持ちと行動を決して忘れません。
「本当にありがとうございました」
今、日本は、復興への道を力強く歩み始めました。
両国の「絆」をさらに強め
光り輝く未来に向かい
永遠の「トモダチ」であることを宜言します。
2012年5月19日
第73回下田黒船祭
It was over 150 years ago here in Shimoda, when Japan and the United States of America began our relationship. Since then and throughout the course of history, our two countries have deepened our friendship.
On March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by the unprecedented Great East Japan Earthquake that filled Japan with great grief and sorry. That was when the people of the United States immediately extended their hand of support and launched Operation Tomodachi.
We will never forget their brave actions and selfless spirit. And for this we wholeheartedly say, "Thank you."
Japan is now on its feet, and striving towards full recovery.
Today, we pledge to continuously strengthen our ties, or "kizuna," towards a bright and thriving future for our two countries.
In doing so, we declare to be a lasting Tomodachi for many more years to come.
May 10, 2012
The 73rd Black Ship Festival
Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Erected 2012.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Peace • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 2011.
Location. 41° 29.137′ N, 71° 18.548′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on Bellevue Avenue just south of Mill Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 Mill St, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and in Newport and Aquidneck Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Matthew Perry Monument (here, next to this marker); The League of American Wheelmen (a few steps from this marker); Touro Park (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024
2. The 2012 Shimoda Tomodachi Declaration Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024
3. The 2012 Shimoda Tomodachi Declaration Marker in front of the Matthew C. Perry Monument
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