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The aftermath of the aftermath

By ⋅ March 26, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami now two weeks ago gave Japan a lot to clean up.  Most notably, the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Northern Japan.  Concern arose following the earthquake and tsunami when power was cut off to the plants, preventing temperature regulation.  For about the last week, teams have been working day and [...]

When the Lights Go Down in the City

By ⋅ March 19, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

In wake of recent events in northern Japan, much of the eastern region of the country has noticed some changes.  one of these changes is the institution of planned blackouts in designated groups throughout Tokyo and the surrounding areas.  At the time of writing this post, metro Tokyo remains largely unaffected by the planned power [...]

Update regarding nuclear reactors and radiation

By ⋅ March 16, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

Recent developments in the aftermath of Friday’s disasters have again brought up concerns about the safety of Japan’s residents.  I wanted to put together a resource page regarding these recent updates for concerned parties to check in real-time. Most recently and possibly, most pressing in many peoples’ minds is the current state of the nuclear [...]

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Twittah, please...

  • NEW POST: Short photo post of the University of Tokyo campus during our Misty Monday yesterday. Check it out here:
    http://t.co/R0TT4ijoBZ
    2013/05/21 14:00
  • I'm at a point in my life where walking down stairs in heels without holding on to a hand rail is all the adrenaline rush I need for a day.
    2013/05/21 12:50
  • There will never be a day that I do not first read アース サポート as "ass support" instead of "earth support".
    2013/05/20 22:20
  • Holy Humidity, Batman.
    2013/05/20 22:05
  • Ate konbu out of politeness. Didn't barf. Monday is a success.
    2013/05/20 12:18

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