Comments on: Tohoku Pacific Earthquake

By: Poro

Poro — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:46:11 +0000

Do I go to hell for shouting darn when you said you would continue the trip and laughing at the Ultraman/Godzilla joke?

By: don777

don777 — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:01:57 +0000

When the quake hit Tokyo(several days before), I’m in the heart of Tokyo. The quake is very strong for Tokyo standard. But I didn’t feel danger. Yes, I’m fine.

Detail my own situation in 11/Mar was written in my JP blog as below.
http://don777.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2011/03/201103-8361.html

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:36:18 +0000

Azu: is anime and manga all you can think about?!

By: Rololita

Rololita — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:29:04 +0000

Thank you for posting your thoughts on the events so far in Japan. The song by Yoko Kanno hit home for me. It’s an immense tragedy, unfathomable for me who have never experienced an earthquake, let alone a tsunami. It also seems the volcano Shinmoedak have erupted after the earthquake, adding to the gravity of the situation. I so hope missing people will turn out to be alright, but seeing the images from the areas it seems a slim hope. Another hope of light is what you described as the organized manner in which the disaster is being handled by civilians. They give me hope for humanity as they do their best to cope with the situation.

By: Ryan A

Ryan A — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:21:47 +0000

Thanks for these thoughts. I’ve been trying to pay attention to news of this extremely traumatizing and unfortunate disaster, though it is exhausting when the political side begins to unravel; like Germany’s position on the nuclear troubles. What I have begun seeing are more positive facts, such as that rescuers have saved over 12,000 people so far, and I feel both Japan and the world should focus on the positive aspects equally when weighed with the negative aspects. Japan is left with much sadness, chaos, and devastation, but also hope, life, and perseverance. I feel myself, as an outsider, must stay positive despite being saddened by the negatives.

This event is alarming. Japan is perhaps the most ideal nation to handle massive natural disaster, as the geological location is subject to a variety of deadly forces but also due to their technological prowess and culture. Regardless of being potentially the ‘best of the best’ in their ability to handle this situation, I feel I am stricken with a realization that there is no complete solution to prevent the loss of lives and livelihood when it comes to nature.

Right now Japan and the rest of the world is answering to the call of “what needs to be done this instant?,” but I feel many scientists and engineers are also on the move in trying to answer a monumental question of “what could be done better, if anything?” and “if anything, what can we do this instant?”

Wish you well on your trip to Japan!

By: Azu

Azu — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:00:18 +0000

How much do you estimate the effect on anime and airing, game publishing and all the merchandise? It looks bleak… but in place are a lot of charity stuff and goings-on that we should try and contribute to. Of course relief donations help but don’t put too much into it just yet I would say…

Air Reitaisai, Air White Valentine’s and possibly Air April Fool’s… this sucks but it’s no time to have them, sadly.

By: blauereiter

blauereiter — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:59:23 +0000

I too cannot but feel admiration for how prepared the Japanese are in such dire times. Japan is already picking itself up slowly, and certainly the many lessons they’ve learned will make them stronger and more prepared for such events in the future. ( which unfortunately will always be around )

As you mentioned, Twitter was the single best resource for the latest news on the quake. We are witnessing the evolution of the internet.