Japanese Marathon Runners Makes ‘Mosyo’ Suggestion

Tetsuya Yoshida

My name is Tetsuya Yoshida.

I will run Big Island International Marathon with my wife this year, and this is third time to run BIIM.

At first, I’m sorry for my bad English. I’m not so strong at English.

I think you know that there was huge earthquakes in Japan. Many people in north-east Japan needs any kinds of help.

I heard that some tsunami reached to Big Island, and some houses destroyed.And also the eruption of Kilauea. I’m worried about big island too.

Then I want to suggest 2 points.

1. Put two donation box at the Packet Pick Up

 Why don’t you make 2 donation box or post at the packet pick up?

I want to suggest donation for victims in Japan, and also I want to give some donation to the victims in Hawaii, too.

2. Please prepare black ribbon and safety pin for people who donate

This is ‘Moshou’ small black ribbon and safety pin.  http://tinyurl.com/4jalhfm

 we Japanese use it like this.  http://tinyurl.com/4lmtqas Moshou represents sadness, worry, care, and so on.

Then, if someone donates, I want to give Moshou and put it on the shoulder when we run the marathon.

 How do you think about my suggestion?

BIG DOG’s Reply:  The Big Island International Marathon agrees completely with Mr. Yoshida’s suggestions and will be making “Moshou” ribbons for those attending our Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, March 19 from noon to 6 pm at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku Ola Room.

We extend our heartfelt sorrow for those victims and family members of the recent and continuing tragedy in Japan.

Although we are not knowledgeable about making “Mosyo” ribbons we will make and wear black ribbons as a sign of respect.

Mr. Yoshida will be on hand Saturday if anyone would like to meet him.

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Josiah Lerback, Kona 45-55—99               Jake Siebert, Hawaii Prep 55-45–100

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