Today, in the May 10th edition of the Washington Times, there is a full page ad on the back of the first section. Below a sketched image of a firm handshake one simple word is written: Arigato.

This is one way the Japanese community, through the WA Project and with support from CEPEX, is saying thank you to America and Americans for their support and help as Japan recovers from the tsunami that devastated the northeastern part of the country on March 11th.

Take a look at the powerful image and message from a powerful grassroots project.

For background on the WA Project, read the Japanese press release and the English press release.