I am based in Asia, and I believe the Western world's reaction to the Japanese earthquake is a bit biased, and I wish to share something that may interest the HN community.

The reference post: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2325226

Right now in Asia we are all discussing how Japanese has handled the earthquake on the Internet and mainstream media. The fact is, the Japanese citizen and corporate has impressed everyone how they cope with the disaster. The city remains orderly. Most shops, convenient stores and supermarket stays open to give out food and drinks for free. Vending machines has triggered their emergency system and drinks are accessible for free by press of buttons. Celebrities give out their advices on Twitter and contribute whatever they can to help to calm people's mind. Wifi hotspot has been made free by telecom companies to help people connect everywhere.

From media and bloggers, we are all at awe with the resilience of the Japanese and the extreme high standard of social responsibility for the corporations. And how we believe our city won't get even close to such order if we ever get an disaster like that.

When me and my friends (some Japanese) read about the reference post above, we feel that the discussion that follows do not do justice to what every other Japanese company, small or large, has done. I doubt Apple is intentionally doing PR out of a disaster - they do know it is of very bad taste, as least to Asian cultures. But by keeping close to what's really happening now in Japan, we will have to say that it is of more justice to salute all Japanese corporates that shows their human side in this disaster, not Apple Japan alone.

I wish I can put evidences of those amazing Japanese stories here, but I can't find much in English media. If you happen to stumble upon one, please do post.