Tag Archives: earthquake

Tsunami debris mapped out

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Paula

Almost a year after the Japanese Tohoku earthquake and mega-tsunami, the Pacific Ocean is still dealing with the consequences of the catastrophe. In remembrance of the 3/11 diaster, there will be no Fun Link Friday today. Instead, we suggest you … Continue reading →

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How I Remember 3/11: Japan Cat Network

Posted on March 7, 2012 by kachmcd

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 →

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Resource: Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tnguyen3729

  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 →

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Announcement: this week’s posts on 3/11

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Paula

  In remembrance of those whose lives were lost and devastated by the 3/11/2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, starting tomorrow we will suspend our usual blog content. For the week leading up to 3/11/12, we will be posting materials related … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Lessons of Fukushima

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Paula

The Lessons of Fukushima Willamette University February 24-25, 2012 The disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hit northern Japan on March 11, 2011 drew the immediate attention and sympathy of the international community. Successive meltdowns and malfunctions at the Fukushima nuclear … Continue reading →

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FLFs: Kitten delays Tokyo trains – Adopt disaster-affected pets!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Paula

Writing here at Shinpai Deshou still isn’t quite back on track yet, since a couple of our contributors are in the process of overseas and domestic moves from and within Japan, but we promise more great things next week! In … Continue reading →

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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

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Paula | Leave a comment

More information on volunteering in Japan!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paula

More great info from David Slater (who provided this previous list of volunteer opportunities) on how you can get to Japan this summer and help out. See below for details! Posted with permission. — Welcome to Post-3.11 Japan. As those … Continue reading →

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Huge list of disaster relief/volunteer opportunities!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Paula

Here is an amazing compilation of disaster relief/volunteer information and advice for helping out in Japan and from abroad by David Slater at Sophia University, Tokyo.  (posted with permission) Please distribute this link widely to get as much information out to as … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Japan Night Benefit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by LM

This information comes to us from Masashi Nishio via the Center for Japanese Studies’ mailing list. The U of M Japanese Community will hold Japan Night, a fundraising event, for Japanese causalities in the areas impacted by the devastating earthquake … Continue reading →

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