Tag Archives: tsunami

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
Inside the Meltdown. 03.13.12

A BBC documentary that shows inside story of the Fukushima meltdowns told by those who were there. It’s been a year… :”This film uses unique video from the frontline of the disaster and footage we filmed later with the men … 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
The year of Dragon. 01.07.12

(source : Yahoo Japan News)   Did you know that 2012 is the Year of Dragon? In japan, we use the traditional Chinese Zodiac Signs – 12 animals and they all have different meanings.  For example… Year of the Ox… anyone … 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
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
Japan’s soccer team returns home as World Cup Champions 07.19.11

With Sunday’s thrilling World Cup title match between the United States and Japan coming down to penalty kicks, an air of anticipation and nervous energy was most likely palpable across both countries. When Japan emerged victorious, defeating the US in … 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
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
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
Internet Fraud & How to Avoid It. 03.16.11

When the news about the earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit Twitter’s newsfeed, many of us rushed to help. Emergency relief funds were set up within hours, Google released the people finder app one hour after first news of the tsunami … READ MORE
VIDEO: Dog won’t leave injured friend after surviving the tsunami 03.15.11

This is one of the most touching things I’ve seen from the situation in Japan over the past three or four days. The video after the break is footage of an animal search and rescue team in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture … READ MORE