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Fukushima fallout: Not just radiation

By Graham Land Tue, May 15, 2012 9:05AM UTC View Comments

14 months on, residents of Fukushima prefecture are still coping with a variety of problems. In the wake of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and resultant meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, those who live near Fukushima face compounded difficulties rebuilding their lives. Many areas in Fukushima Prefecture were no-go for a year after...

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Post-Fukushima: Japan’s eco-plans

By Graham Land Wed, May 02, 2012 9:30AM UTC View Comments

Tokyo pictured during the power crunch aftermath of last year's earthquake and tsunami. Pic: AP.

Last week Japan passed its 4th environmental plan, based on sustainability, clean air and water, conservation and helping the developing world cope with the impacts of climate change. According to the Japan Times, the plan includes an ambitious goal of cutting greenhouse gases by 80% of 1990 levels by the year 2050. How does Japan...

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Tsunami tourism in Japan

By Anna Watanabe Wed, Apr 18, 2012 10:44PM UTC View Comments

The deserted streets of Minami Soma, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Pic: AP.

Those who watched in horror as Minami Soma was swept away by last year’s March 11 tsunami may soon have the opportunity to see the devastation first hand. Following the removal of the Japanese government’s evacuation orders on Monday, the Minami Soma municipal has announced it plans to offer walking tours of the city. The...

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After the tsunami scare: The failure of Thai TV to inform

By Siam Voices Fri, Apr 13, 2012 10:30AM UTC View Comments

A security officer walks through debris from Wednesday's strong earthquake at an office building in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Sumatra island, Indonesia, Thursday, April 12, 2012. Cries of panic and fervent prayers rang out Wednesday as Indonesians rushed toward high ground after two strong earthquakes raised fears of a killer tsunami. Pic: AP

By Saksith Saiyasombut At 3.38pm (all times local) April 11, 2012, an earthquake occurred at the bottom of the Indian ocean west of Sumatra for a mere few minutes. The order of magnitude however was originally recorded at a very strong 8.9 (subsequently downgraded to 8.6). At 3.45pm, the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued...

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One year on: How can we measure Japan’s recovery?

By Anna Watanabe Sun, Mar 11, 2012 5:27PM UTC View Comments

A group of monks pray during the anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. Picture: H.MASA/Flikr

At 2.46pm Japan stopped everything – even its trains, the arteries of the nation – to remember the disaster that occurred one year ago. But as Japan fell silent, the world’s media returned. And this time their words have not been as sympathetic. Fly-in, fly-out stories have been filed from areas with the most visual...

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