The man and his dog, rescued after three days, replied to the question: 大丈夫ですか? (Are you okay?), with just a simple 大丈夫 (I’m okay).
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Not only did he come out with a smile on his face, but he also said: “Let’s rebuild!”
Some angst-stricken Germans panic more than the Japanese themselves.
Thanks, Yoshiko, for sending this link!