Typhoon 12 Hitting the Kansai Region Now
This typhoon has been moving very slowly. First reports said the typhoon would reach the mainland of Japan yesterday, then it was changed to 3am this morning. But when it finally reached the Shikoku, it was 10am. The typhoon has slowed down tremendously compared to when it was out over the ocean south of Okinawa. It is bringing lots of rain and wind. Many areas near rivers and valleys are experiencing flooding. So far, there are no reports of mudslides, but the storm is expected to...
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Shorts Days for Japanese Workers
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunamis caused an amazing amount of damage to the northern area of Japan. Aside from the thousand of lives taken, homes and businesses completely wiped out, Japan as a nation has dealt with the damage with exemplary success by pulling together by all means necessary. Businesses throughout Japan have sought to help by sending supplies and workers to the effected region. People have cut power to their homes and businesses. Schools have even contributed by cutting power,...
Read MoreRadiation Air-flow Pattern Over Osaka and Kyoto
According to the Norwegian institute for air research, tomorrow is not a good day to go outdoors in the Kansai region or anywhere else in western Japan, unless you don’t mind taking a chance on getting irradiated. According to them, radiation coming from the Fukushima plant will be passing over the Kansai region starting tonight and throughout the rest of the day tomorrow. Click this site for the air pattern and map. Radiated Air-flow Map
Read MoreCRASH Japan Seeking Laborers and Team Leaders
CRASH Japan is seeking people to do labor work and lead teams to Tokyo and then onto Sendai and other camps around the earthquake and tsunami damaged areas. The Japanese government is encouraging people to not to go up to Sendai individually. CRASH also encourages people to not go up to the headquarters individually. The problem with individuals going up to the region is people need to work in the disaster areas in teams and people coming and going one by one causes disorganization. So people...
Read MoreLocal Aid for Japan Earthquake Disaster
People around the world are searching for ways to help Japan. There are many charities and organizations who do charity work. The problem with those are your money gets spread around toward many efforts. That’s not bad. Lots of people need help. But if you are looking to have your donation more focused on aiding Japan in this time of crisis, your best effort would be to donate money or your own time through CrashJapan.com. CRASH stands for Christian Relief, Assistance, Support and Hope....
Read MoreNo Large Exodus Outta Tokyo
Reports from foreign news media tend to exaggerate the situation here in Japan. Reports of a mass exodus of people leaving the Tokyo area is far from the truth. Sure there are people leaving. But on any given day people are leaving Tokyo. There are also people heading there to take aid and assistance. As a matter of fact, two friends of mine and their two small children left Tokyo yesterday afternoon and made it down to Kyoto two hours faster than it took them to drive back to Tokyo this past...
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