Tag Archives: earthquake

Eco-bag that can turn into an emergency helmet 05.07.12

Did you know that there is a reusable eco-friendly shopping bag which can become a helmet in case of a natural disaster like an earthquake?  The name of this product is Grappa.  Since Japan’s frequent hits of the earthquakes is … READ MORE
One year after 03.14.12

As many of you know, a year has passed since the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.  Tohoku is steadily recovering from the tragedy.  Many Japanese people were affected in one way or another but still staying strong and supporting each other. … READ MORE
AKB48 Will Perform at Washington DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival 03.13.12

  Well, I’m sure it was going to happen sooner or later. The Guiness-certified largest ever pop group AKB48 will be visiting the capital city of our fair land. (I’m still wondering why exactly they needed 90 members, though.) The … READ MORE
Pray for Japan : Documentary 02.26.12

“Pray for Japan” In theaters: March 14th, 2012 Movie trailer and poster for the Pray for Japan documentary, directed by Stu Levy Now this is a film worth seeing. The documentary finds select movie theaaters on March 14th for a special … READ MORE
2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake 01.11.12

Please give your love to japan.   2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake aka #Quakebook, which is a compilation of art, stories, and essays to raise money for Japan earthquake survivors, went on sale today. All revenues go to … READ MORE
Amazing Pictures of Japan’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction 10.26.11

The Sacramento Bee posted a collection of before-and-after photos documenting the reconstruction efforts going on in Japan since the catastrophic events of March 11th. Here are a few, showing just how far repair work has come in the months between … READ MORE
iPhone 5 to have Earthquake Alert for Japanese users 08.25.11

The upcoming iPhone 5 is apparently going to come equipped with an earthquake alert application. As this post by BBC News details, Japan already has an early-notice system for earthquake alerts, but this iPhone notification setting is obviously a great idea. For … READ MORE
Dir en Grey’s Open Letter About the Current State of Japan 08.03.11

Japanese experimental metal/hard rock band Dir en Grey are currently gearing up for the release of a new album, Dum Spiro Spero, this week. Perhaps due to the timing of the album’s release, the band released an official statement yesterday … READ MORE
Peace Boat Emergency Relief Operation 07.16.11

Peace Boat Workers photo copyright to Draycat at http://www.draycat.com If you’re in Japan, or heading to Japan, and you want to go up north to the Tohoku region that was devastated on the March 11th earthquake and tsunami and volunteer, … READ MORE
Gaga Over Nothing 07.14.11

  Lady Gaga, the great Fame Monster of infinite dimensions and infinitely large collection of tacky plastic dresses, is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit. Filed by a Michigan-based legal network, 1800LAWFIRM, the class action suit alleges that Lady … READ MORE
Update on our Japanese Relief t-shirt donation 05.10.11

We here at Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi would like to express our gratitude and deep appreciation for all of you who purchased one (or more!) of our special Japanese relief t-shirts to raise funds for victims of the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake and … READ MORE
An in-depth look at the state of the Japanese gaming industry 04.29.11

Heidi Kemps of Gamepro posted a lengthy article discussing in great detail the current state of the video game industry in Japan. Obviously, after the events of March 11 the country of Japan is in rebuilding mode, as citizens try to … READ MORE
Japanese character, respect still going strong despite difficulties 03.17.11

The Christian Science Monitor posted this article discussing how citizens of Japan have been “unflinchingly respectful” in the days since the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Here’s a passage: Although there is tension across the country due to the multiple crises, … READ MORE