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Tag Archives: disaster relief
Fun Link Friday: Disaster-Response Robots
For some not-so-giant Japanese robots, check out Schaft Inc.’s winner of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trials 2013. (Schaft is a Japanese company recently purchased by Google). For a short overview, check out ABC’s coverage, and for a closer look … Continue reading
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Tagged DARPA, disaster relief, engineering, fun link friday, fun llink, google, robot, robotics, Schaft
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Volunteer: Shout Out to Japan – Cheers from Seattle
Via the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association Facebook group: Commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake with the intent of remembering, preparing, and the rebuilding of Japan. Come to the Seattle Center on March 10th to send positive messages … Continue reading
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Tagged disaster relief, earthquake relief, Pacific Northwest JETAA, Seattle, Tohoku, Tohoku disaster, Washington
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Japan ICU Foundation Fundraising Dinner for Tohoku
Via JETWit.com On Friday, September 14, the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) will hold a special Fundraising Dinner in Washington, DC to support ICU’s ongoing programs for earthquake relief in Japan. The Tohoku Earthquake moved us all in its devastation and … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity, Miyagi, September 2012
Apply to Volunteer in Tohoku (Miyagi, September 2012) Location： Ishinomaki city and Higashimatsushima city, etc Miyagi prefecture Deadline: recruitment will be closed seven days before the program day or if and when the target is met. Dates: A. Sep 1st … Continue reading
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Tagged disaster relief, Habitat for Humanity, Tohoku, Tohoku earthquake, tsunami relief, volunteer
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How and where can I volunteer in Japan this summer?
David Slater of Sophia University in Tokyo has provided yet another wonderful guide to how people can best offer their services to continuing (legitimate) relief efforts in Japan. Please read below and pass it on to anyone you think may … Continue reading
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Tagged 311, disaster relief, earthquake, earthquake relief, Japan, Tohoku, tsunami, tsunami relief, volunteer, volunteer work, volunteering
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Book Announcement: Natural Disaster and Nuclear Crisis in Japan
Natural Disaster and Nuclear Crisis in Japan. Edited by Jeff Kingston Series: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan plunged the country into a state of crisis. As the nation struggled to recover from a … Continue reading
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Tagged 311, books, crisis, disaster relief, modern Japan, natural disaster, nuclear power, Tohoku earthquake, Tohoku tsunami
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Sent to Sendai: Reflections of an ALT after the Tohoku Earthquake
On March 11, 2011, I had no idea that I would be moving to Sendai, Japan in less than half a year. When the earthquake happened at 2:46PM in Japan, it was 12:46AM in Washington, D.C. and I was asleep. I … Continue reading
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Tagged 311, ALT, disaster, disaster relief, earthquake, Japan, JET, Sendai, teaching, Tohoku, Tohoku disaster, Tohoku earthquake, Tohoku tsunami, tsunami, volunteering
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How I Remember 3/11: Japan Cat Network
Here’s a fun fact that most people find very difficult to believe: the Great Tohoku Earthquake was my first day at work. And not just any “first day at work”, it was the first day of my first real job … Continue reading
Resource: Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters
It’s been almost one year since the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated parts of northeastern Japan. As of February 25th, 2012, the death toll is currently confirmed at 15,853 people while 3,283 remain missing. … Continue reading
FYI: searchina.ne.jp posted an article on the volunteer information we posted via David Slater’s wonderful efforts to make sure everyone knows how they can help. Check it out! http://news.searchina.ne.jp/disp.cgi?y=2011&d=0603&f=national_0603_088.shtml
