JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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MasterBape
**The general election for AKB48 is the largest annual event in Japanese music and entertainment. **
However pathetic this is, it seems to be better than the "real" election of the comical Japanese Govt.
Posted in: AKB48 election underway; Yuko Oshima in the lead
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jumpultimatestars
Have to agree. Dangerous is dangerous and all of these numbers, calculations, and expert terminology are meaningless to the layman.
Suddenly, everyone seems an expert on this matter, judging by some of the posts above. If TEPCO got it wrong, how can I expect to believe someone who has only intorduced this new vocabulary into their life since 3/11...
Some years down the road, the full extent will become clear.
Posted in: Fukushima radiation higher than first estimated, TEPCO admits
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How can a mother have no common sense to know that it could be dangerous to leave a 3-year old on his own?
Posted in: 3-yr-old boy, left home alone, falls to death from 11th-floor balcony
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I hope that they don't catch him.
If they do, the aquarium will surely make him a tourist attraction and keep him on view to the public in his own tiny enclosure. His life will be about as much fun as the animals in Ueno Zoo.
Enjoy freedom.
Posted in: Attempt to capture escaped Humboldt penguin unsuccessful
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Himajin, Actually there has been some high magnitude quakes recording off the east coast over the years. 9 was the biggest, but there has been some 8's and over in that region. And there has been some quakes as big as 8.6 in the Nankai region.
Tokyo Bay has suffered a couple, not including the Kanto Quake, and the predicted 7 is fair.
There is no fear-mongering here. Earthquakes have a history of repeating themselves, believe it or not. To add, quakes seem to be getting bigger; big quakes are turning into mega quakes.
All of Japan was caught off-guard and it's important to be aware of the potential dangers that an earthquake will produce. To disregard that as "fear-mongering" is just pure ignorance.
Posted in: Active fault may run beneath Mount Fuji, say researchers
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Another fault found under Japan. I think that they're quite common under mountains.
Posted in: Active fault may run beneath Mount Fuji, say researchers
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Ibelieve the number quoted are at the minimum end of the scale, unfortunately. So any things to consider depending on what time of day it happens. Kobe was spared due to the quake happening very early in the morning. Anyone that has been to shinjuku, shibuya and Tokyo stations during rush hour should know how chaotic it will be if the quake strikes at that time. The trains are overcrowded and it would be horrific to imagine a packed train coming off the rails as the quake struck. However, the quake is out of our hands...
What we can do though is be prepared as much as possible. Be in the mindset to help each other out. I don't believe that Japanese people have that mindset and often turn a blind eye at any moment of confrontation or trouble. People here put too much trust in authority; they should be using their own initiative. Authority (ie any help from emergency services/govt.) won't be in any position to help out when the roads and streets are in a complete state of disarray.
Posted in: Tokyo mega-quake would kill over 9,600, simulation shows
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It's really quite a touching photo.
Hanami seems to have the image of groups of people taking up far too much space than they actually need with a huge blue sheet, food and drink flying everywhere while shouting at the tops of their voices to show how much they are "enjoying" the "flower viewing".
The picture shows that you can have a nice time without being an obnoxious drunk.
Posted in: Out and about
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In light of last years disaster, the country pulled together well and conserved energy.
Shame the Govt. doesn't think the nation could do it again.
"more or less..." Just a great quote (if the translation is perfect).
Posted in: Gov't gives preliminary OK to restart 2 reactors at Oi plant
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And :
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120403a9.html
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120401a1.html
Posted in: Gov't report projects effects of Tokyo Bay quake
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At kitzrow
This is what they're talking about:
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behindnews/socialaffairs/AJ201203310060
Posted in: Gov't report projects effects of Tokyo Bay quake
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All Disney has to do to recoup losses is increase the price of its goods and entrance fee by 1 yen in Tokyo Disneyland and it'll make its money back within the year.
Posted in: 'John Carter' loses $200 million for Disney
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"Edano told reporters that the government will take into account local opinions before making a final decision, NHK reported. He also said he will visit Fukui in early April to meet with local community leaders."
Such a shame cus the Govt. will not actually take into account the opinions of the public. Edano's going there with the decision already made and he will do a lot of deep bowing then go home. Their opinions matter not. He'd be better not to go and waste everyone's time.
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Thanks lazzaris for the link.
Posted in: M6.1 quake jolts Chiba, surrounding areas
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Hope that everyone is ok up there. Ibaraki has had its share of aftershock related quakes. This one looks like it cam inland.
Posted in: M5.4 earthquake hits Ibaraki area
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It's quite clearly the "shoganai" attitude at its worst. Unfortunately, even after such a huge disaster, the country and its people will never change and see things differently. Bullying is out of control in Japan and here we see the little man being pushed around by the bullies of TEPCO. I hope the BBCcovers this when they show the anniversary show at the weekend.
Posted in: Fukushima evacuees still in limbo as TEPCO drags its feet
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^ If the plaster board is falling as you're going down the stairs, chances are it would hurt a lot less than brick walls falling.
Posted in: Quake researchers warn of Tokyo's 'Big One'
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I think it's important to keep publishing these articles. Japanese people are very complacent. The numbers are the same as the last report, but at least they have printed where the quake is expected, Sagami Bay. I did read that the Tohoku quake was 99% expected in the next 30 years(prior to 3/11). But they predicted it wouldn't be as strong as it was and that the Tokai quake was more of a concern. Both Tohoku and Tokai have unleasehed major quakes in the past. Reports were out on 1st September last year and will continue. Expect more when BBC covers the 1-year anniversary.
Posted in: Quake researchers warn of Tokyo's 'Big One'
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The airline made the right decision.
Posted in: Hong Kong airline bans dolphin cargo
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It was about a Shindo 3 in Western Tokyo where I was. The article states "5 in Tokyo", but according to JMA it was between 1 and 3 in Tokyo. The Japan Trench extends to the Ogasawara Trench which starts to the South East of Chiba. It could be that these are related aftershocks...hopefully not foreshocks. Considering how powerful the March quake was, it's not at all surprising. Just the fact that it's made us all edgy everytime we feel a quake.
Posted in: M5.4 quake jolts Ibaraki, Tokyo