Tag Archives: Tohoku

How and where can I volunteer in Japan this summer?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Paula

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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Remembering 3/11

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Paula

Much thanks to Tony, Katie, and Danielle, who provided us three wonderful articles this week about 3/11: Resource: Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters How I Remember 3/11: Japan Cat Network Sent to Sendai: Reflections of an ALT after the … Continue reading →

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Sent to Sendai: Reflections of an ALT after the Tohoku Earthquake

Posted on March 11, 2012 by reedda02

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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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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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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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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