muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 As good as can be I suppose given circumstances. Doesn't seem to be any physical damage in my immediate area. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Naeba prince is still standing but it was shaking violently. I'm ready to go home! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 The earthquakes in Niigata/Nagano this morning causing some avalanches apparently - for now just hearing on roads/villages rather than ski resorts. Link to post Share on other sites
sshaffer63 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 My brother is at an event at the Hakuba Resort in Nagano. Do you have any news or information about this situation? Link to post Share on other sites
sand 17 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just got back to Tokyo from Ishiuchi. Really felt the shaking strongly at around 2:45 PM. was just coming out of a cafe at the time. Lifts stopped. Bus back to Shinjuku took just over 10 hours, then walk home from there. Exhausted, but thankfully safe. Books and cds all over the floor. Something to clean tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Glad you are safe Main thread going on here mate http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthread..._in_Tohoku.html Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Originally Posted By: sshaffer63 My brother is at an event at the Hakuba Resort in Nagano. Do you have any news or information about this situation? I'm sure he'll be ok. Hakuba hasn't had any major shakes as far as I can tell - it's more to the east.... may not be having 'fun', but will surely be ok. Link to post Share on other sites
sshaffer63 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Do you know where I could go to find more information? Does the Hakuba area have phone and internet? We got a call from my brother after the first earthquake last night, but we have not heard from since the second one in Nagano. What news sources would be likely to have updated information? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hakuba is a big place! Everyone is struggling for information now as so many areas affected etc. I'm sure you'll get a call from him, there's no reason why if he called yesterday he can't today. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 177 Posted March 12, 2011 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted March 12, 2011 sshaffer63, as muikabochi, it doesn't seem that Hakuba has suffered any major shakes. I'm not there so I can't confirm that but looking at all the earthquake data that is out there, it sure looks that way. Some people from Hakuba may well come on here and post. I know how frustrating it can be, and hope that all will be well. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 9.43pm GMT: The level of radiation at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is "1,000 times higher than normal," according to a report by a Japanese safety panel visiting the site. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Is it just me or is Japanese media quieter on that than foreign media? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Christ - Nagano/Niigata are going off now! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Rob??? You mean since 4am this morning? Haven't felt a bit one for a short while here...... Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 According to here. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Apologies, looked at the wrong box! Was looking at the over shindo 5. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 That was Chiba that last one, didn't feel it here. I'm really really not liking these flashing warnings on the tv. Makes it worse from where I'm sitting. What a weekend this will be. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 The wife commented "we all knew this was going to happen, but the psychology aspect of it can never be prepared for." Gobsmacked, as she is right on the money. Who needs coffee when you have the threat of earthquakes hanging over you? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Also, if people have time, add their details to google person finder. Link to post Share on other sites
sshaffer63 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I heard from my brother, who is at the Hakuba resort. They felt the 4am earthquake, but there is no damage in Hakuba that they know of. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 177 Posted March 12, 2011 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted March 12, 2011 That is good to hear. Link to post Share on other sites
nzweebs 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Good news, thanks for the update, I have a friend in Hakuba aswell, news from the first one but not the second as yet, Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I'm quite sure they will be ok. We felt the quakes but nothing too major compared to lots of other places! Hope they get in touch real soon. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just seen on NHK in Nagano, Sakae-mura, the soil beneath the train track has given way. Link to post Share on other sites
loaf of bread 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 It's just devastating to see these images. Lost for words. Link to post Share on other sites
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