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solomon · 2011-03-11, 06:06

Opening matches for Pro Yakyu (baseball) along with J1 and J2 Soccer for the 12th and 13th have been postponed.

solomon · 2011-03-11, 06:07

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Originally Posted by Tri-ring

It is reported that it's the largest in Japan since recording of earthquake had started and 5th largest in the world since 1900.

Yea that's what the Asahi has on big header at top of page

Man the only JR Shinkansen that's running is in JR West, all other service is suspended.

RRW · 2011-03-11, 06:11

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Originally Posted by rrw

in case people people miss it

kujoe · 2011-03-11, 06:11

Shit's pretty serious... and that's an understatement.

The northern coast of BC is on watch last time I checked, but people are also worried about Vancouver Island. It's like 3 in the morning over here, and I'm still getting texts from my father in the Philippines. The northern regions are the most exposed, I would expect.

I have a few friends up in Japan too. My friend's family lives there... Watching the footage, I can't help but be awed at the scale of it all, and feel pretty freaked out at the same time.

RRW · 2011-03-11, 06:15

warning extended to entire US West Coast

actually east coast

Vexx · 2011-03-11, 06:19

Latest data is suggesting tsunami height of 3-6 feet on Oregon coastal points. Just fyi, a 3 foot wave is not splishsplash... its a rise in ocean height of 3 feet and pushes the water's edge much farther inland.

Midway reportedly saw a wave height of 5 feet (unconfirmed).

~~Tsuyoshi~~ · 2011-03-11, 06:20

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Originally Posted by rrw

warning extended to entire US West Coast

actually east coast

Actually west coast. East coast is on the Atlantic.

SoFarGone · 2011-03-11, 06:20

I want to go to sleep but I'm from Long Beach, California so I'm not sure if I'm safe.

RRW · 2011-03-11, 06:20

Tri-ring · 2011-03-11, 06:25

I don't know if it's right or not but just updated my online TV schedule and it reports that Gosick and Toaru will be aired tonight as scheduled.

solomon · 2011-03-11, 06:34

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Originally Posted by Tri-ring

I don't know if it's right or not but just updated my online TV schedule and it reports that Gosick and Toaru will be aired tonight as scheduled.

Is that on TBS? Makes NO sense, is likely a mistake.

Tri-ring · 2011-03-11, 06:35

Gosick airs on TV Tokyo(TX) and Toaru airs on MX TV.

omimon · 2011-03-11, 06:37

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Originally Posted by Tri-ring

I don't know if it's right or not but just updated my online TV schedule and it reports that Gosick and Toaru will be aired tonight as scheduled.

West Japan is more or less unaffected so I guess they can't have 24hours of news on this. BTW is it Spring Break in Japan right now? Would schools be affected?

Tri-ring · 2011-03-11, 06:39

More or less yes it is spring break right now.

RRW · 2011-03-11, 06:39

a ship carrying 100 people was swept away by the tsunami

SaintessHeart · 2011-03-11, 06:39

there is some good news. The JPY rose against the USD, which gives it more value and allows less expensive reconstruction for the Japanese for the disaster. Usually speedier construction projects to deal with crises costs more, and this rise should make the flow of cash from the government more possible towards infrastructure repairs and rebuilding costs, allowing the society to get back to their lives faster. This rise will give forex watchers more reason to buy-and-hold the JPY, and in such also help their government get worthy cash to outsource for more personnel to help their already manpower-strapped civil defence.

The first thing would be to get power restored. In darkness, it would facilitate crime and cause more damage to society, plus it would have keep lives on the line with life-support units.

Tom Bombadil · 2011-03-11, 06:39

I hope the the people have long been evacuated before the tsunami hits. Those pictures are not pretty. On the other hand, Japan has the world's best quake resisting buildings, and the fact that it happens during the day means at least the lose of lives is not that severe than it could be.

MeoTwister5 · 2011-03-11, 06:41

Here's a current summary of events during and after the quake.

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- Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday.

* At least five people reported dead in Fukushima province, and many feared buried in rubble after a hotel collapses in northern city Sendai.

- Quake triggers tsunami up to 10 metres (30 feet), waves sweep across farmland, sweeping away homes, crops, vehicles, triggering fires. Tsunami of 7 metres later hits northern Japan.

- Strong aftershocks hit northern Japan.

* Tsunami warnings issued for countries including Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.

- Power cut to four million homes in and around Tokyo. Fourteen fires blaze in Tokyo.

- Many sections of Tohoku expressway serving northern Japan damaged. Major fire at Chiba refinery near Tokyo.

- Bullet trains to the north of the country stopped. The government was to dispatch 900 rescue workers to stricken regions.

- Narita airport closed, flights halted, passengers evacuated. Tokyo underground, suburban trains halted. Sendai airport in the north flooded.

* All Japanese ports closed and discharging operations halted, shippers report.

- Eight military planes scrambled to survey damage. Prime Minister Naoto Kan asks people to remain calm and orders the military to do their utmost to act. Cabinet to meet. The government says more tsunami possible.

- Central bank vows to do utmost to ensure financial market stability.

- Some nuclear power plants and oil refineries shut down automatically. Tepco's Fukushimi No. 1 plant had an equipment problem after the quake, but safety is ensured, officials say.

* Television reports a major fire at Cosmo Oil Co's Chiba refinery east of Tokyo, and a fire was reported at JFE's steel plant, also in Chiba.

* Toyota says stopped output at parts factory and two assembly plants in the northeast

* Electronics firm Sony closes six factories, Kyodo new agency reports.

* Asian shares fall after the quake hits while Nikkei still trading; European shares fall to their lowest in three months.—Reuters

Tri-ring · 2011-03-11, 06:50

Various wards of Tokyo had opened schools and other public facilities to people who are not able to return home.

RRW · 2011-03-11, 06:53

any reaction form anime industry (twiter). there is many form game industry

2011-03-11, 06:19	Link #86
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Latest data is suggesting tsunami height of 3-6 feet on Oregon coastal points. Just fyi, a 3 foot wave is not splishsplash... its a rise in ocean height of 3 feet and pushes the water's edge much farther inland. Midway reportedly saw a wave height of 5 feet (unconfirmed). __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2011-03-11, 06:39	Link #96
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	there is some good news. The JPY rose against the USD, which gives it more value and allows less expensive reconstruction for the Japanese for the disaster. Usually speedier construction projects to deal with crises costs more, and this rise should make the flow of cash from the government more possible towards infrastructure repairs and rebuilding costs, allowing the society to get back to their lives faster. This rise will give forex watchers more reason to buy-and-hold the JPY, and in such also help their government get worthy cash to outsource for more personnel to help their already manpower-strapped civil defence. The first thing would be to get power restored. In darkness, it would facilitate crime and cause more damage to society, plus it would have keep lives on the line with life-support units. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing. Last edited by Daniel E.; 2011-03-11 at 07:23. Reason: quote removed!

2011-03-11, 06:39	Link #97
Tom Bombadil Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	I hope the the people have long been evacuated before the tsunami hits. Those pictures are not pretty. On the other hand, Japan has the world's best quake resisting buildings, and the fact that it happens during the day means at least the lose of lives is not that severe than it could be. __________________

2011-03-11, 06:06	Link #81
solomon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Suburban DC	Opening matches for Pro Yakyu (baseball) along with J1 and J2 Soccer for the 12th and 13th have been postponed.

2011-03-11, 06:11	Link #84
kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	Shit's pretty serious... and that's an understatement. The northern coast of BC is on watch last time I checked, but people are also worried about Vancouver Island. It's like 3 in the morning over here, and I'm still getting texts from my father in the Philippines. The northern regions are the most exposed, I would expect. I have a few friends up in Japan too. My friend's family lives there... Watching the footage, I can't help but be awed at the scale of it all, and feel pretty freaked out at the same time.

2011-03-11, 06:20	Link #88
SoFarGone H.A.M. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: somewhere on this planet	I want to go to sleep but I'm from Long Beach, California so I'm not sure if I'm safe.

2011-03-11, 06:25	Link #90
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	I don't know if it's right or not but just updated my online TV schedule and it reports that Gosick and Toaru will be aired tonight as scheduled.

2011-03-11, 06:35	Link #92
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	Gosick airs on TV Tokyo(TX) and Toaru airs on MX TV.

2011-03-11, 06:39	Link #94
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	More or less yes it is spring break right now.

2011-03-11, 06:50	Link #99
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	Various wards of Tokyo had opened schools and other public facilities to people who are not able to return home.