Karnidge 2 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 BBC News just said that there has been some announcement that the chance of a big release of radiation has reduced dramatically, or something along those lines. Where's that in all the media? Too positive perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Not heard that, but would be good to hear. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 It would. Not experiencing any of the wobbles down here, it's hard to imagine how bad it has been for you guys up in Tohoku. Thoughts with you. Living in Kobe though, lots of reminders. Fingers crossed things calm down from now. Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Chiba 0 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thing with jobs opening up might take a bit of time. From what I gather some schools have seen a drop in the number of students learning as well, in this region anyway, with more important things to look after right at the moment. So the drop in teachers might not be an urgent thing to replace. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 One month on hey. What a month it has been for Japan. Support & wishes from UK. Link to post Share on other sites
snowbender 3 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Quote: PM Naoto Kan has thanked people around the world for their support. In an open letter carried in seven newspapers around the world, he said that the support had brought hope and inspired courage at a desperate time. "Through our own efforts and with the help of the global community, Japan will recover and come back even stronger. We will then repay you for your generous aid," he wrote. "With this in our hearts, we now stand together dedicated to rebuilding the nation." Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Here's the message in full: Kizuna - The Bonds of Friendship - One month has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which caused over 13,000 people to lose their lives in the enormous earthquake and tsunamis that struck. Even now, over 14,000 people remain unaccounted for, and about 150,000 people remain forced to take shelter as evacuees. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all the people who have suffered as a result of this disaster, both Japanese nationals and non-Japanese, and to their families. We are currently mobilizing all resources to bring the situation at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station under stable control and working to stabilize the situation there at the earliest possible time. This one month since the great earthquake has been an extremely arduous time for Japan. Yet at the same time, it has been a period during which Japan has once again realized, and once again given thanks, that we stand together with the world. Thus far, over 130 nations and regions, nearly 40 international organizations, a number of nongovernmental organizations and people from all around the globe have extended their best wishes to us, and moreover they have expressed their support and solidarity through donations and other means. Various countries and regions rushed in rescue workers to swiftly conduct rescue operations in the affected areas swiftly and delivered supplies such as food, medical supplies, and blankets. This assistance also brought wholehearted encouragement to the disaster victims. In addition, we have received thousands of origami paper cranes intently folded by children in distant nations wishing for the reconstruction of the disaster-stricken areas. On behalf of the people of Japan, I extend my heartfelt thanks for such assistance from all around the world. There is no doubt that Japan will recover, become vibrant again, and become an even more marvelous country. In living up to the cordial encouragement and solidarity extended to us by the international community, I consider walking down the road to such a rebirth to be incumbent upon us, and the best way for Japan to reciprocate your kind concern. It is my firm conviction that through the fundamental strengths inherent to the Japanese people and the cordial cooperation of the international community, we can achieve this without fail. I am also determined that Japan will certainly repay, through our contributions to the international community, the cordial assistance we have received from around the world. To that end, I will work to the best of my ability to realize reconstruction of Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
norcal 5 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Just had another big one..tsunami warning. Saw that warning on tv & i was waiting for it...hope there is no tsunami that comes though Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hang in there guys. My thoughts are with you. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 1 metre tsunami predicted.....shouldn't be so much of a danger :fingerscrossed: Link to post Share on other sites
norcal 5 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 tsunami warning terminated...but there have been about 4-5 in an hour. Japan is getting pounded tonight Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Aftershocks of this aftershock, norcal. Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Chiba 0 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Visit Japan! It's fun! Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 We really need this to calm down, a lot of tired and stressted people getting more and more so. To say the obvious. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 **** that was strong again. And lots of aftershocks. x 100 Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Where abouts in Fukushima are you fukdane? Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Crank up those earthquakes! Damn, I thought it was as last getting a bit quieter. Quite a few shakes over there in Niigata too from that lot. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Certainly been...invigorating. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 You must be feeling a lot where you are MO... how many would you reckon you have actually felt each day over the last few weeks on average? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 A bunch, can't really count them. Some days are busier than others. They seem to come in waves. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 On CNN just now, some earthquake lass explaining that aftershocks from this can literally go on for years. She said that due to the mag 9 size of the original, we can expect] 1 mag 8 aftershock (none yet) 10 mag 7 aftershocks (3 so far) 100 mag 6 aftershocks 1000 mag 5 aftershocks 10000 mag 4 aftershocks ...so what we have had is "just the beginning". Belt up boys and girls! Don't shout at me, that's just what they said. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Another strong earthquake in northern Nagano wakes me up this morning. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I was just getting up. I thought that had calmed down. An 'aftershock' of the one a month ago in Nagano? Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 And a strong one off Chiba as well. So, is Japan falling apart then? Link to post Share on other sites
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