Is the radiation from Japan going to get into Fresno California?

Question:

Is it going to get to California and is it going to have a heavy impact on us?

Answer:

Lol wut? You watch too much TV. Last I checked the radiation wasn't even getting to the Japanese people. Dude 15,000 people died in that earthquake, 0 to radiation. But guess which problem is less common and makes a better story?

Omg a modern design nuclear plant (with actual safety regulations) finally experienced minor damage. It took a ridiculously powerful 10.0 earthquake. Nuclear is teh evulz!! We must stop it! But seriously we need the clean energy and spreading rumors like this is bad for the future of the human race. On the 1 in 10 million chance one finally blows, it'll still be 1/10,000th as much pollution as fossil fuel plants.

How is northwest Japan after the earthquake?

Question:

I keep hearing about the sad tragedy in Japan with the tsunami and earthquake damage. However, all I keep hearing about are the same areas on the northeastern coast where pretty much everything is leveled/washed away.

How is the northwestern Japanese coast, and even the central part of north Japan? Does anyone know? All I keep hearing about is the NE coast (which is, definitely, a tragedy). Have tried to look for a damage map but can't really find anything. Just curious, thanks.

Answer:

I guess northwest means Niigata and around there.

Central part of north means Yamagata and around there.

Well, those places are not so badly damaged. They are doing fine. They have gasoline and food shortage, though.

If the radiation from Japan hits the west coast will it cause alot of harm to our health?

Question:

My wife is scared

Answer:

No. It's the Earthquake that's going to happen UNDER the West Coast one of these Days- That You're wife REALLY should be Afraid of !!! Because THAT One- could Kill You both. :o

Japan...worst case scenario?

Question:

I'm scared for japan. My Japanese best friend is acting surprisingly cavalier about it and doesn't talk about it. What's the worst that could happen? Radiation, poverty, etc. Worst case scenario in some sort of detail....

Answer:

Worst case scenario, the power plant would take another week to settle.

Do many people in Japan know how to speak Russian?

Question:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_lan…

Answer:

lovecom you are very misinformed. Most of the people of Japan speak at least two languages. Education is highly regarded there.

Is it safe to go to hokaido in japan in June 2011?

Question:

I have already booked my package tour for Hokaido scheduled in June 2011

Answer:

Basically, it's safe. But as another says, nuclear plant issue could turn into any direction. You have to watch it carefully.

Hokkaido is very far away from the plant. It's very unlikely that it affects Hokkaido.

Is I sung sing good 10 point answer best! ベストの答えに10ポイント！?

Question:

この音楽はいいですか？私はそれを歌った。正直言ってくださいその良いか悪いか。


あなたはどうもありがとう！


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOMUxVtCZ…

Answer:

Gomei nasai...watashi wa amerikajin desu. Watashi wa eigo de kotaeru hitsuyo ga arimasu.
I'm learning Japanese....It was a bit rough at first but it got really good! I enjoyed it... Very good ((^_^))

Tell me your thoughts at this exact moment-----Goal is 100 answers!!!!!! For japan!!!!!!!?

Question:

Hey, ive always wanted to reach 100 answers, so lets do this for japan!!! Tell me about your opinion on Japan and everything thats happening...ranging form japan, to 2012....just think and write away!

Answer:

hmmmmm......I'm not sure Japan will care if you get 100 answers but ....it's a nice thought...

My thoughts on Japan - such a tragedy but I really admire how dignified and respectful they are.. They're handling it with such grace and dignity.. Americans would've looted everything not nailed down by now (I'm American ....not always proud of that though)

2012 -wont be the end of the world. I made a bet with my brother in law. If it isnt the end of the world, he owes me 5 bucks......if it is, I owe him 5. .... :)

Thoughts in general - this sandwich I'm eating is delicious....I think I'll go upstairs and watch a movie.

The end.

Have a nice day. Good luck getting to 100

Did you donate to the Japan AID?

Question:

I donated $10. I would donate more but I do not trust the charities and where the money is going.
Half of it probably goes into their own pocket and not towards the clothes, food, electricity to power things, gas for the cars to drive around the food..ya know all that.

So have you donated? Please try to donate. It is so sad and they would always help the countries. Even if not, let this be a sign of grace and generosity. Donate a couple of dollars to help your fellow humans.

Answer:

I donated :)

Japan and radiation ?

Question:

I read that getting the radiation is like having 10,000 x rays in one day.
should i be worried about any of this? i dont believe the japanese government is telling the whole truth about the situation. plus, i live in North Carolina USA

Answer:

The united states has absolutely nothing to worry about in terms of harmful radiation at this time. Most news outlets are over exaggerating as they usually do.

How do u feel about the radiation coming out from the nuclur plants in japan?

Question:

Someone got sent to the hospital because of the radiation. Just wondering how people feel about that

Answer:

Personally I feel fine. Well, bad jokes aside, it's not going to explode like an atomic bomb. Worst case scenario japan has it's own Chernobyl.

Questions regarding teaching/education (not a teacher of English)?

Question:

... I know this is not the right time to ask, but I'm just analyzing my future possibilities and thinking whether I should for a candidate's/doctor's degree.

I KNOW there are Russian courses/majors in Japanese universities. Do native Russians teach them? Or do Japanese professors teach them? Subjects like Russian language, Russian history/literature, etc.

I have a pretty good teaching experience in general, but I've been thinking of going for a candidate's or even a doctor's degree in teaching. But I have no interest to teach in Russia. I've also been invited to work in the US as of late at a college. But I'm still unsure and am considering all possibilities.

The reason I'm asking about teaching Russian in Japan is because I've been contacted quite a few times by people studying Russian at Japanese universities who wanted to exchange culture experience (well, you know those language exchange websites). So even though the interest in Russian language is minimal, it still exists.

(I'm studying Japanese myself).

So I have a few questions:

1) I have a degree in Management. But I'm going to get a Master's degree in Education, because I'm not interested in Management.

2) Do universities require a university degree or a doctor's degree to teach at them?

3) Would they accept a native to teach her own language at the university?

Answer:

It probably depends on the school, but the majority will be taught by Japanese professors as Japan does not have a high international employment rate and the Japanese language isn't known at a high enough level by most foreigners to be able to competently teach.

1. Where is your question?
2. At least a master's degree is required.
3. You will need to have more experience with the Russian language than just being from Russia. Simply being a native speaker is fine for cases such as JET where you are a *helper* teacher working alongside a trained professional, but as a professor of your own class you need to have the proper credentials and a degree in management doesn't teach you anything about the Russian language or the teaching of the Russian language, not to mention you will likely be required to be near-fluent in Japanese to teach OR near-fluent in English and teach at an international school where courses are held in English.

Could someone please translate these?

Question:

1)ジンジンする
2)よろしく頼む
3)加減できない
4)こんないいようにやられっぱなしで
5)そういう事になる
6)温泉も入ってらんない

If any of them have multiple meanings, then give me as many as you can think of, please.

Fluent or people how know japanese only. No f***ing google or babelfish. Those are for f***ing retards.

Answer:

Kamikaze Lady san is perfect, just let me add some.
1) tingling, aching
2) please/take care of something or someone for me/please accept my request.
3) can't control (if you are talking about fighting, it means,
can't be easy on the opponent. often 手加減)
4) hit or attacked without being able to fight back, often to the opponent's satisfaction.
5) it ends up like this/I guess things are as you just said.("yes" in an arrogant way)
6) not even feeling like taking a hot spring/I can't even relax in the hot spring.
(because being too emotional or too busy or someone call you for hassles or troubles)

Do the stores in an airport in Japan accept US Dollars?

Question:

I'm going on vacation during the summer, and one of the stops during the flight is Tokyo, Japan. I'm going to be there for about 3 hours and wanted to go to the stores. I was wondering if the stores in the airport accept US Dollars. If not, is there a place I can exchange Dollars for Yen within the airport?

P.S. The airport is Tokyo Narita Airport.

Answer:

No. You must use yen. Not all restaurants or stores at Narita accept credit cards either.

Yes, you can exchange money at the airport. You won't get a very good exchange rate and there may be minimum exchange amounts but it is possible. I'd go to your local bank a few weeks before you leave and get some yen.

My favorite teacher was in Japan?

Question:

What are the chances that he is alright because he was like the best teacher everyone liked this teacher. Is it possible that he is fine because I dreamed this earthquake and a guy I didnt see his face was praying and I was under a table it was a big one so could this be a sighn that my teacher is fine

Answer:

It depends on where in Japan he's now.

Are people in the U.S. aware that TV Japan is temporarily free of charge on Verizon Channel 1770?

Question:

For english you will actually have to select spanish on your set top box settings menu as it's "secondary audio".

Answer:

No I was not. Thank you very much for the information and I will tell all my friends.

What was Japan's and U.s's reaction to open door policy?

Question:

Answer:

The US forced Japan to open itself to external trade in the 1870s-namely with the United States. Japan responded by attempting to modernize in every way possible, particularly in regards to its military. The result was that by 1905 Japan became the first Asia country to beat a European power in a war, and dictated trade on it's own terms from then on.

Do people from Okinawa (Japan) really eat lots of tofu and soy products?

Question:

My friends mom is from some other part of Japan and says her dad said it's only a small part pf the meal though eaten several times a week. In longevity websites they make it seem the Japanese eat lots of it everyday to live long. Anyone else know anymore?

Answer:

Hi there~ In my observations while in Japan, tofu is generally eaten as an accompaniment to meals. Your friend's father is right and yes, if not eaten every day, some form of soy (not processed "veggie burger" soy products, mind you) is consumed several times a week. Popular choices are edamame and natto. Often times, Japanese children eat natto, rice, and miso soup for breakfast some days; toast with jam and a boiled egg on others. (I've worked with Japanese children in Japan, so these examples are definitely true~)

Red meat and chicken are present in the Japanese diet but the serving size is definitely not as large as here in the US (where I'm more familiar with). Fish is served in many different ways, including grilled, steamed, broiled, fried and raw.

In terms of longevity I doubt the answer is *just* eating soy. My best guess is that it is a combination of things, like portion control (good BMI = fewer risks for cancers, obesity, etc), good climate (in Okinawa), and of course an individual's basic lifestyle. I do agree with the previous person that the "good for you stuff" in green tea (カテキン) may play a role in maintaining good health.

I am not a doctor or in the health profession, so if my facts are wrong about longevity, please let me know. I am merely trying my best to come up with good examples.

Hope this helps~ :)

Is it bad that I dont care about Japan?

Question:

:o

Answer:

Hmm, you could be like me, you her so many bad things happening around the world so often, it's hard to even pretend to care. But be considerate of those who do care. You don't want to be making any enemies, do you?

How badly does Japan’s triple disasters affect her?

Question:

I mean in terms of affecting their country..I’ve been reading the reports in disbelief. Ruin and destruction everywhere, even those not directly hit/affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. It seems like Japan is in trouble, economically, financially, socially. Especially in the recent decade, Japan has an aging population. And their economic and financial situation is terrible. Despite their country being famous for producing quality goods. Young people are out of jobs. Old people are unable to hold their jobs for long.

And now, this happens. So what do you think will happen to Japan? I sincerely pray it will not become a Third World country. But no matter how I look at it, I can’t deny that’s where the country is heading..

Answer:

That will depend on the severity of the meltdown. The nuclear plant could contaminate 2/3 of the island if it is not controlled. If that happens then much of Japan will be a nuclear wasteland and it will not recover economically. They will be depend on the United States to manufacture many of their things because they own the factories in that country. They do not appear to have the social network-either officially or unofficially-to take care of all their citizens. As a result, the living standard in that country will drop considerably.

The earthquake and Tsunami were a tragedy, but Japan has been through that before and recovered. A plant meltdown of this magnitude, on the other hand, will cripple that country and reduce it's standing and ability as a nation.

What the **** is happening in japan?

Question:

Like whats a nuclear meltdown?Like I don't I'm getting interested and worried now..because I was getting my haircut and the ladie that was cutting my hair said nuclear bombs exploding,end of the world,may21st blah blah blah?I've seen it on yahoo and stuff but I don't really understand it..are people in the U.s. endangered?

Answer:

There was a 9.0 earthquake which hit north eastern Japan the hardest. Following that was a tsunami created by the earthquake. The tsunami flooded Sendai and the other coastal areas nearby. The damage from the two has also caused the nuclear facility to become unstable.

However what you hear about the nuclear event is being largely exaggerated. No one is in danger because of the nuclear crisis besides a small radius near the facility. Nuclear power plants do not have the capability of exploding like a nuclear bomb. All they do is get really hot and melt through the containment units causing the irradiated fuel to spread over a small area.

There have been explosions but they are caused by hydrogen. The hydrogen comes from the water being used to cool down the nuclear fuel rods. These rods are cased in a material that when heated borrows the oxygen molecule from H2O (water). This leaves hydrogen which explodes when ignited.

In short: You are fine. Donate if you can to the Red Cross or some other big charity but otherwise wish Japan luck and go about your daily business.

How do I say this in Japanese?

Question:

How do I say this? Any help is appreciated. Pray for all in Japan.

"It has five parts." in reference to giving a presentation.

Answer:

You want "pray for all in Japan" correct?

nihon no minnasan no tame ni inoru

Does Japan totally destroyed by tsunami and earthquake ?

Question:

What do you think will japan can recover from this again ?

Answer:

Only 3 prefectures (Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima) of 47 prefectures of Japan were severely hit by the tsunami. All the other prefectures (except for small part of Hokkaido and Aomori) are kept intact.
So, Japan is NOT "totally destroyed." I believe foreign media reports that focusing on the disastrous scenes of the tsunami are sending a wrong image of Japan. Unlike their reports, the nuclear power plants in question are NOT melting down, either.
It is a great tragedy that approx 6,000 ppl have been confirmed dead and more than 10,000 ppl are still missing. These are totally unprecedented numbers, but economy and the unity of the Japanese are so strong that we will recover in a few months.

How would I offer accommodation for the Japanese victims to flee there country and come stay in australia?

Question:

As most of you know the Japanese are going through a tragic time, and there government said to flee there country and get somewhere safe, but where are they meant to go? I'm willing to give my house for family's in need, how would I go with this, and how would I let them no?

Answer:

OMG YOUR AMAZING <3333333333 NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU

Can the Japan Nuclear blast affect the USA Kansas?

Question:

I live in Kansas can the japan radiation kill me from there? Like can I get leukemia from it in Kansas?

Answer:

You are more likely to be killed by a tornado or lightning in Kansas.

How do i send my personal check to japan, i need address so i can help?

Question:

i dont have credit card and i would like to send check to japan, can you help me find an address to mail it to. thank you

Answer:

You need to go through the Red Cross or other reputable organization. This will also help curve someone gaining access to your bank account and withdrawing every dime you have. Never send a personal check especially overseas. Just google Donations for Japan and be careful of who you choose as it can be a scam. Double check who they are before donating. Hope this helps. God Bless

Question about teaching English in Japan?

Question:

I would love to teach English in Japan.

How likely is it that I could actually get a job doing so?

I know there are many many people looking to do the same thing, but I'm not quite sure what my outlook is on actually doing this.

Some feedback from people who have actually done this would be awesome, but I'll take whatever info anyone can give me.

Answer:

Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree?

Or if you are not American you might look into a Working Holiday Visa. Or the Jet Programme.

Some websites you might look at are:

www.ohayosensei.com
www.eslcafe.com
www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-EFL.html

Many people do this for a year or two. But most start with the Japanese school year starting in April,
so you may be late for this year.

Are we going to die because of the things in japan melting or about to melt?

Question:

Because of what's going on in japan and the things that might melt. Is it honing to affect the united states? Are we going to die? Because I don't want to die please answer this and I'm not messing around with this question.

Answer:

where do you live? assuming the U.S. then no we won't
relax

Are there any maps of nuclear fallout range and concentration for worst case scenarios at Dai-ichi power plant?

Question:

Answer:

No. No one has constructed any because the general media refused to accept that possibility until it becomes imminent-even though it may have already.

This much I can tell you-The winds occasionally blow to the southeast, North, Northeast, east, and west, depending on the weather coming from either the Sea of Japan or the Pacific ocean. This means that in the worse case scenario It would contaminate the whole of the island Near Fukishima East and West, would contaminate the coastal plane south to somewhere around Yokahama, and north to about half the Island of Haikaido.

Please help with my cosplay?

Question:

I'm gonna dress as Haruna from Kore wa Zombie Desu Ka. I found the outfit, but I want to know where I can get the wig and possibly the ballet shoes with the lace and the fake Myssletainn would be nice too. Please help, thank you very much.

Answer:

Try San Francisco

I want to go to japan to help?

Question:

I want to go to japan and help what ever I can do....I would please email me @ realbabylove1990@yahoo.com

Answer:

Ha ha ha yes I would love to go and help out with u but hell to the Fing no I am not gonna die!! Well not yet when this **** gets taken care of yes I will go there and I will help clean till then I'm keeping my skinny *** in the u.s an praying for them!!!! I send my love to all the people in japan!

I planned to go to Japan,,,but?

Question:

people are telling me not to go!

I was really looking forward to this trip, but i guess if everyone is trying to leave the country, i shouldnt bother going there???

what do you think?

Answer:

All flights into Japan (except Military/rescue/aide) are canceled as well as all mail going in. So, unless you are planning to swim in some radiation ocean I believe you may want to wait until the body count is completed at least.

What was the date the tsounami hit japan?

Question:

Answer:

9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami.
Tsunami came 30 minutes after the earthquake..

God Bless My Country..JAPAN
we need more miracles...

When is it going to be appropriate to get back to business?

Question:

I realize things are bad, but at some point a semblance of normality must resume. As I understand it NPB will start the season on the 25th, albeit with Sendai playing out of Kobe. Therefore I guess that is a good time to get back to business in earnest. It is just a little sensitive for me as I am in the building products industry so I don't want to come off as opportunistic, but obviously this is a time when engineered wood products will be in demand. I went through Kobe, Aum, Tokai incident, etc. in Japan-but this is obviously one step beyond any of those crises.

Answer:

Apart from the urgent aid to the refugees, the current economic crisis is caused by the shortage of electric power in Kanto area, the greater Tokyo.

The rebooting of the recessed thermal power plants for the periodical inspection is rapidly going and it would meet the regular demand by the end of April, but the semi-tropic Japanese summer wastes the much more power for the air conditioners, so the planned black-out is expected from June or July.

So I estimate the business would be resuscitated from Autumn, if we are lucky enough to avoid the Chernobylistic catastrophe in Fukushima, which means the facilitation of no-man's land on the logistic artery and disintegration of Tohoku region.

It is all up to the containment of nuclear crisis at minimum and locally.

Is it safe to meet a passenger off a Tokyo flight?

Question:

Will people leaving Tokyo in the next 48 hours be exposed to enough radiation to pose a risk to people who meet them at their destination country. Ie should foreign countries be testing arriving passengers from Tokyo with Geiger counters?

Answer:

I follow Japan_Blogs and JapanRealTime on twitter and from what they're saying Tokyo is far away enough that the radiation won't really effect them
http://twitter.com/#!/Japan_Blogs
http://www.wordpress.tokyotimes.org/?p=6…
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2011/…
http://twitter.com/#!/JapanRealTime
http://twitter.com/#!/JapanRealTime

Do I need permission to do "Honk for Japan"?

Question:

I saw nigahiga's video "Honk for Japan!" and I wanted to do something similar with my friends. No one would actually give money, but if they honk their car horn, I would donate $1 to the American Red Cross. Do I need permission from the police to do this? Thanks for the help. :)

Answer:

Nope, go for it. No permission needed. SO nice of you to do that, though.

What does this mean in japanese?

Question:

胸に抱くキミへの言葉
いつか伝えたいな

Does this mean in my heart, i want to embrace your words
One day I want to convey it.

Answer:

>胸に抱くキミへの言葉
いつか伝えたいな

I wish someday I could tell you my words for you which I have in my heart now.

What does 分からない means?

Question:

Answer:

It reads "wakaranai", which is the casual way of saying "I don't know" :)

How Did Plenty of Buildings in japan Survived ?

Question:

Either before or After the Tsunami , Was the Structure Of the buildings in Japan Strong Before the Earthquake happened ?

Answer:

Earthquakes are rather common in Japan and as such they built their buildings to withstand earthquakes.

Is it possible for japan to be hiding the truth about supplies?

Question:

Im trying to convince my japanese wife to evacuate with my son but the GOJ goverment of japan says its fine and that food and gasoline are on the way we still have some things but reports say supplies are going to be low withpower outages but she watches the news and thinks everything will be fine because japan is strong. but in american reports japan is running short on things like gasoline etc.... whats going on?

Answer:

I believe Japanese news. Western Japan is fine. And factories in Western Japan are now in full power production mode. They will supply the entire Japan with products.

There is no power outage in west.

Could a group leave Japan?

Question:

I am part of a hosting program, and want to know if the Japanese students we will be hosting will be able to leave. I see no reason why they cannot, since they ordered the tickets weeks ago, but we want to make sure. They are fine, and have no other reason to stay, being located in Niigata, since the winds have (or soon will) change. Please answer soon because they are likely already on there way to Narita if they can truly come.

Answer:

Narita Airport is working now. So if their flight will take off, they can leave Japan.

What is the absolute worst case scenario in regards to Japan, regarding US?

Question:

What I'm asking is, what is the absolute worst thing that could happen to the US, regarding Japan's nuclear disaster? Would it blanket America?
End the world?
Kill off nearly every living creature on Earth?
What is the worst case scenario, the absolute worst thing that could happen, and it's effects on the rest of the world, not JUST Japan?

Answer:

The worst case scenario is that a bunch of people like you will be freaked out about nothing and cause yourself a bunch of unnecessary stress. This stress will increase your blood pressure, cause ulcers, and lead to an increase in drinking, poor diet, and worsening health. This stress will not be caused by an actual health threat, but by your own ignorance and refusal to learn about the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology. Oh, right, I almost forgot. It is likely that a bunch of similarly ignorant women will abort perfectly healthy babies because they are afraid that some trace amount of radiation will affect their baby. (Thousands of women in Europe did this in 1986 after the Chernobyl accident.) So, all those abortions will be a VERY BAD THING. But, any actual health threat? Nah, nothing gonna happen to the U.S.

Are Japan's spent fuel rods movable? If so, why has nobody proposed a 'Yucca Mountain' style solution?

Question:

Answer:

Japan is not on a large continent and doesn't have any place like Yucca Mountain. No other country is willing to take their waste.

Is there any power in the homes in hachinohe?

Question:

wondering if our exchange student's family there has power yet

Answer:

Hachinohe in Aomori?

They say that power will be recovered by the end of today in most of Aomori.

Are there a lot of Indians in Japan and how hard is it for a vegetarian to live in Japan?

Question:

I am just wondering, Japan is such an amazing country; I would really consider living there in my future :)

Answer:

Anywhere there are lots of Buddhists, there are lots of vegetarian options. (just be sure there's no fish sauce in restaurants because some people innocently believe that fish is vegetarian).

Many Buddhists are vegetarian =)

Dear Tokyoites... Are there any concerns of radiation in Tokyo?

Question:

and What is the status of food and electricity in Tokyo? are there still shortages?

~クマのプーさんのプーさん

Answer:

I'm not concerned with radiation right now.

Foods are less than usual. But still available.

Electricity is cut several hours a day.

Im in law enforcement! My girlfriend and would like to go help in japan! who would we talk too?

Question:

Im a cop!!

Answer:

They already have enough help. If you really want to help you can donate money to the red cross. You being a cop here will be of no value there.

Care packages to Sendai Central Post Office?

Question:

I have relatives in Sendai, obviously in need of help right now. There is no postal delivery in the 98_ postal code areas right now. Can I send a package to Sendai Chuo post office, to be held for them to pick up?

Answer:

In Japan, Travelex is doing Western Union service.

This is telephone number of their Sendai branch.
Tel:022-716-2128

Let your relatives call it and ask if they are doing business now. If they do, you can send money.


I think postal service to Sendai is not available now.

And the center of Sendai is not burned down.

Addition:
Sorry. Their website says the Sendai branch is closed.

Addition2:
Some banks in Sendai have resumed its operation. Ask them if they have any bank account. And you can transfer money to their account if they are open.

What going on in Japan with the nuclear plant?

Question:

Is it true that the radiation is spreading to America?

Answer:

...Right now we should be worrying for the people near Fukushima. And I'm not certain, but I hear from the news and things that it would take a long time and quite a few massive gusts of winds to carry it to america (although I talked to a nuclear scientist, and he said it's quite possible -__-)

When/Will the radiation from Japan reach the West of America?

Question:

I'm really terrified of dying.
I understand the catastrophe in Japan is huge, no doubt about it, but I'm really, really scared right now, and I can't recall a time I've been so terrified and despairing.
How bad will it be, REALLY?
Will it not hit, say, the east coast of America? I'm so worried right now.
I have a young daughter as well, is she at more risk?
Someone please help me.

Answer:

NaturalNews Insider Alert ( www.NaturalNews.com ) - please forward 




The New York Times report that a radiation plume will reach California by Friday has a lot of people asking us for more information about what to do. (See http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/scienc…

Fortunately, the amount of radiation that would actually fall on California (or Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, etc.) is currently very small. Too small to pose a serious health risk for right now.

The time to get really concerned is if -- and only if -- the Fukushima reactors suffer a fuel rod "meltdown" event which would release a massive amount of radiation into the atmosphere. The United Nations has calculated that such an event would send a cloud of very powerful radiation headed eastward, arriving on the shores of the United States and Canada within 2-3 days after the meltdown, depending on wind patterns.

Importantly, this will give you some time to take action should such an event occur. The next 24 - 48 hours are crucial in Japan's effort to stop the nuclear fuel rod meltdown. It is entirely unknown whether Japan can succeed in stopping it. The situation remains dire.

If you live in the western states or provinces of North America, it is extremely important to be prepared by taking the following actions RIGHT NOW:

1) Fuel up your vehicle(s) and be ready to hit the road for a possible evacuation (or hunker down if you're out in the country and feel like you would be safer there).

2) If you plan to stay put, go to the hardware store TODAY and buy large amounts of plastic and duct tape to seal up your windows and doors. This will help protect you from radioactive fallout. You will also need to store water, food, and all the usual emergency supplies because outside help probably won't be available.

3) If you plan to evacuate, have a "Go Bag" ready to go at a moment's notice. This go bag should include a water filter, emergency radio, flashlight, duct tape, emergency knife, spare cash, whatever medical supplies you might need, extra food and water, spare fuel cans and so on. Have it ready now in case you need it.

4) Significantly increase your intake of iodine-containing foods and superfoods starting right now: Seaweeds are a great source. We've listed our entire inventory of what we have available at our store (http://www.naturalnews.com/031730_iodine… but I would actually prefer you to go out and get this locally TODAY at your local health food stores, where possible. You may not have time to wait on a UPS delivery. Fortunately, our store ships from Ojai, California, meaning that if you order foods from us today that are in stock, and you're in California, you could receive them very, very quickly (within 1-2 business days).

5) If you have potassium iodide pills (radiation pills), don't take them yet. Keep them ready to take if and only if a meltdown event occurs and a massive dose of radiation has been released into the atmosphere.

6) Have a plan for you and your family. Where will you meet if you need to evacuate? Don't count on cell phones working. Have a plan of where to go, how to get there and how to survive once you get there.

Hopefully none of this will be necessary. If they can stop the meltdown at Fukushima, there is virtually no real radiation risk in North America. That's the outcome we're all hoping and praying for.

But if a meltdown takes place, it is almost certain that strong winds will push a massive radiation cloud right into North America within a matter of days, potentially dropping a highly dangerous amount of radioactive material on California or other regions. That's the scenario that we all need to be prepared to guard against.

Do not rely on your government to tell you the truth about what's happening. Governments are in the business of "preventing panic" by withholding information you need to know. Governments believe that if too many people know the truth, it might start a panic, and even more people could die in the panic than from the event itself. They may actually be correct at some level on that, but I believe that people have a right to know what's really going on. And the sober, shocking truth of the matter is that as of right now, our world is facing an unprecedented nuclear meltdown event that could dwarf the Chernobyl catastrophe of 1987. We're talking about as many as 600,000 spent fuel rods which are now threatened by fires and loss of cooling fluids. This is not a set of circumstances to be taken lightly.

I urge all NaturalNews readers to take this seriously. Get prepared now. Get your go bag ready just in case. Start boosting your natural iodine intake TODAY. Be ready to head out of Dodge if you're in a geographic area that could be impacted. And then watch the news on this to stay informed (and read NaturalNews for an honest analysis of the situation).

Another thing: If a meltdown does occ

What does nurikaete mean in japanese?

Question:

Answer:

You need to tell us its context.

Japan donation for haiti earthquake?

Question:

How much money was donated from Japan towards the Haitian earhtquake

Answer:

..If you don't mind me asking, why does it matter?

How many people have fleed Tokyo so far?

Question:

Answer:

There are no definite numbers to how many people have left Tokyo. But due to the fears of radiation, many are trying to go elsewhere in Japan. Tokyo is a city of 15+ million people (that swells to 30 million on a work day). Many foreigners are leaving for the time being (having gotten re-entry visas from immigration in Tokyo) as their embassies are recommending they leave while Japan is unstable.

Is this true, Japan had an earthquake, tsunami, whirlpool, volcano erupt, and nuclear problems.?

Question:

I know the first 2 and last one is true, i heard something about the volcano but havent heard anything about the volcano since....

Answer:

No, we do not have whirlpool or volcanic eruption.

Why are we helping Japan?

Question:

They never came here to help us when katrina hit so why are we helping them? What have they done for us? We do and do for other countries and never get the favor back. Explain that to me because I'm confused.

Answer:

You're dead wrong. Alot of countries helped with Katrina, including Japan. Even if they didn't, this is not a childish game of tit for tat. For god's sake have you seen what's happening? How anyone can not have an ounce of compassion is beyond me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internation…

Will the Japan radiation reach California?

Question:

I currently am living in Southern California. YES, I've searched online for this, but they're all telling me different answers. I looked at one website, and President Obama said this whole "radiation reaching the west coast" will not happen. However, I just watched the news and they said it will possibly happen by late friday. Who's right? :|

Answer:

No.

Is it safe for my sister to go to Japan?

Question:

My sister got accepted to this program in Japan. She wants to go, but my mom's a little weary because of the radiation. My sister will be in Shiga, and my Japanese teacher says that's far from the plant anyway. Do you think it's safe for her to go?

Answer:

Things could change much before summer. I think it's better to ask this later.

Shiga is far away from the epicenter or the nuke. It's not affected much.

Could the Japan radiation reach USA?

Question:

Answer:

It's doubtful. It's a long way across the Pacific Ocean.

Are you donating any money to Japan?

Question:

I donated about 200 dollars. I planning on donating more but are you going to donate?

Answer:

Question is: Would they help us if we were in a deadly disaster? Heck to the no. So does that answer your question?

Do you feel bad for japan?

Question:

Japan is my 2nd favorite country in the world and i feel really really really REALLY bad and i was wondering if you do too?

Answer:

yes,i do

The nuclear plan in Japan that went down..how could tha effect the usa?

Question:

just wondering i heard that could effect our water or our plants too (i have one near my house). and we could all go bye bye...

Answer:

According to Ukrainian specialists, to bring the heat processes in Fukushima-1 reactors under control, it is necessary "first, to ensure a normal cooling mode in the spent fuel pools by pumping water, sea water as a last resort, into them; second, the type of reactor fuel coolant needs to be changed - water, which might trigger a steam-zirconium reaction fraught with the release of hydrogen and potential blasts, should be replaced with low-melting and chemically neutral metal, for instance tin which will pull heat away from the fuel rods (molten or damaged) towards the inner walls of the reactor, while continuing to use sea water to cool down its outer walls".

The tin 'lake' inside the reactor will "reduce the discharge of heavy fission products and bring ionizing radiation levels down. Chipped tin could be pumped in through steam communications under pressure using cylinders with helium or argon".

A team of Ukrainian nuclear specialists is ready fly out to Japan to help put these proposals into practice, the statement says.

Does anyone else think that the japanese really needed a bath?

Question:

Answer:

fck u. burn in hell u fckin troll

Where can I find these videos?

Question:

Does anyone know where I can download PVs by Perfume? (Not torrents)

I can't seem to find non-subbed versions of them anywhere.
There are really only 4 I reallly want;

Chocolate Disco,
Natural ni Koishite,
Nee
&& VOICE

So, even if you would know where I could find those 4?

I'd appreciate the help :)
♥

Answer:

Chocolate disco: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JjV71fWq…
Natural ni Koishite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edyARJq9s…
Nee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPE9-pReM…
Voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18grnTXq7…

Please post another question if you don't know how to save the youtube's videos locally.

Should I go to Japan?

Question:

Around June, I will be going to somewhere in Asia and one of the location that the plane would be stopping at is Tokyo airport, and due to the earthquake/tsunami happening lately, there been a radioactive poison cloud coming from the nuclear plant. Should I cancel the flight and ask for another route? Or it should be fine by then? Thanks

Answer:

I'm meant to go next week. A lot of countries are advising for unnecessary travel in the north east and Tokyo. The reason for Tokyo is the power shortages and lack of food supply. Theres no risk with radiation at tokyo. There is no damage or just a small amount in Tokyo. It just shook a lot but their buildings are designed to withstand earthquakes. Daily life is carrying on in Tokyo. They will be glum but still polite. Some shops and restaurants are opening later closing early to conserve energy.

The terrible rubble you see on tv and all the Japanese people in gymnasiums etc is all up north at Sendai area. If you're going to the west like osaka, Kyoto etc then you will be fine. Radiation, food shortages and power will not affect you. do your research on the source link I've provided. Incredibly helpful. Be ready to postpone. Unfortunately a lot of media are exaggerating on certain issues. I know because I keep having to tell friends about the facts of what is happening there instead of the exaggerated headlines.

If you feel uncomfortable or would worry, maybe not advisable to go. But western japan would happily like your custom as they need tourists there or the economy will slump even more! If you donate money that goes to the affected disaster areas up at the north east, it doesn't help those on the south west who are unaffected by it all.

You saw Sendai airport flooded not narita or haneda airport. Last time I checked both Tokyo airports are still flying in and out. It was open the next day after the earthquake. Not all of japan is a disaster site. There was no damage in Tokyo. People are back at work etc. There are small rolling power outages in the west side of Tokyo to conserve energy. Escalators aren't in use etc.

Hope this is of help to you.

Radiation from japan to california?

Question:

okay so I read on the news that radiation from Japan is coming to California, but is it really harmful to us. You see I was planning on going somewhere on saturday but I don't know if I should or not. I will be inside closed doors. Only outside just to get to the movies or a restaurant or something, but do you think it will be okay? Sorry Im a bit nervous and scared because I don't know if it will be a health risk or not.

Answer:

no, it's highly unlikely this will happen, obama just said at a press conference. even if it did, the radiation would be way too weak to hurt anyone.

How can i volunteer in Japan?

Question:

I live in the U.S. & would like to help out. I don't have much money, but if someone can get me there, I'm willing to do whatever is needed. I currently have a civil service job, so they can't fire me if I do something like this... so why not? I'll do the stuff that no-one else wants to do. I care more about helping out than how dangerous whatever I'm doing is. Please contact me if you have any leads on this.

Answer:

It is a very honorable thing to want to help those in need but unless you speak the language and are a registered doctor or disaster relief worker that has been directly asked to come, there is very little you can do inside Japan. ALL of the affected areas are blocked off to the general public and many countries are recommending that their citizens should not travel into the country. It is impossible for anyone to get into the Tohoku area.
What you CAN do, is donate to organizations that are helping out in Japan.
Here is a website that may help you. It lists the organizations that are currently helping Japan and how to donate to them. You do not have to donate a lot to make a difference.

How to Help Japan;
Earthquake Relief Options (Listed on the Huffington Post Website)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/16…

Beginner japanese help please!?

Question:

I have been sick/tired so I have missed a couple classes due to various reasons, and so now its springbreak not a time I can really contact my teacher and ask for help during her time off. I am having alot of trouble with noun/place/verb and specific thing and time, the particles really confuse me...I am suppose to put these into japanese without using kanji

in front of the bus stop
next to the post office
inside the hospital
behind the park
between the bakery nd here
left of the bank
near the supermarket
under the dictionary
on top of the desk

and another one is a bunch of pictures i assume I have to write like
for these I can use kanji or hiragana
"lets sit here and talk"
"lets sing a duet"
"lets go home together"
"lets see that movie"
"lets go have a drink"
"lets eat here"
"lets take a picture here"
"lets go eat after work"
"you should call a cab"
"no name on this paper"
"want to see my pictures"
"have you already eaten?"
"may I have a paper"
"wheres the flowers"
"did you take your vitamins?"
"do you like your kimono"
"did you go skiing"
"is the baby asleep?"
"dog had puppies"

if someone can do a couple and explain it to me, I will do the rest on my own, i will perfer to chat with you so email me darkinlight321@aim.com

cause I will most likely have more questions if you are willing to answer thank you.

Answer:

Is katakana OK? You may know words come from foreign language is normally expressed
by katakana. In the blanket is Hiragana, for instance, バス is katakana, ばすis hiragana.

in front of the bus stop バス(ばす)ていのまえで
next to the post office　ゆうびんきょくのとなり
inside the hospital　　　びょういんのなか
behind the park　　　　　こうえんのうしろ
between the bakery nd here　　パン(ぱん)やとここのあいだ
left of the bank　　　　　　　ぎんこうのひだり
near the supermarket　　　スーパーマーケット(すーぱーまーけっと)のちかく
under the dictionary　　　　じしょのした
on top of the desk　　　　　つくえのうえ



"lets sit here and talk"　　　ここに座って話そう
kokoni suwatte hanasou

"lets sing a duet"　　　　　　デュエットを歌おう　(デュエットをしよう)
duet wo utaou (duet shiyou)

"lets go home together"　　一緒に家に帰ろう
issyoni kaerou

"lets see that movie"　　　　あの映画を見よう
ano eiga wo miyou

"lets go have a drink"　　　　飲み物を飲もう　(呑みに行こう)
飲む = drink all drinks, water, juice, alcohol etc.
呑む = drink alchohol
　nomimono wo nomou (nomi ni ikou)

"lets eat here"　　　　　　　　ここでたべよう
kokode tabeyou

"lets take a picture here"　　ここで写真を撮ろう
kokode syashin wo torou

"lets go eat after work"　　　仕事の後、食事に行こう
shigoto no ato, syokuji ni ikou

"you should call a cab"　　　あなたはタクシーを呼んだほうがよい
anata ha taxi wo yonda houga yoi
in such sentense, normally, we do not translate "you"
so, I say タクシーを呼んだほうがよい

"no name on this paper"　　　　この紙(書類)には名前はない
kono kami (syorui) niha namae ha nai

"want to see my pictures"　　　私の絵を見たい
watashi no e wo mitai

"have you already eaten?"　　　もう食事をすませましたか？
mou syokuji wo sumasemashitaka?

"may I have a paper"　　　　　　 新聞を取ってください。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　shinbun wo totte kudasai
　　(I am not sure, a paper means newspaper?)

"wheres the flowers"　
where is the flowers　　　　　　花はどこにある
hana ha dokoni aru
where the flowers 花のあるところ
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　hana no aru tokoro

"did you take your vitamins?"　　あなたはビタミンを摂りましたか？
anataha vitamins wo torimashitaka?

"do you like your kimono"　　　　あなたの着物を気に入っていますか?
anata no kimono wo kini itte imasuka?

"did you go skiing"　　　　　　　　あなたはスキーにいきましたか？
anata ha ski ni ikimashitaka?


"is the baby asleep?"　　　　　　　赤ちゃんは眠っていますか？
akacyan ha nemutteimasuka?

"dog had puppies"　　　　　　　　　　犬は子犬を持っていた。
imu ha koinu wo motteita

Flights to Japan during nuclear crisis?

Question:

I have a flight scheduled to Tokyo in mid April with United Airlines. At this time United Airlines offers a cancelation waiver for flights schediuled until March 31.
What does this mean? Does this mean that there will no waiver to cancel flights in April or could they change that if the situation there does not improve? The way the situation is now, I don't see things being much better in April.
Another question is if there is an evacuation of people from Japan, then why are airlines not just allowing everyone to cancel their flights from now until it is confirmed that it is safe or even worthwhile to fly into Tokyo?

Answer:

the fact is that although the north east has been seriously affected, Tokyo remained largely unaffected other than some building damage. Currently the major problem for Tokyo is the growing concerns with the nuclear power station's unstable reactors. If they get worse, then travel would become an issue, and airlines would have no option but to allow refunds or rescheduling of tickets.

Can the money for the red nose day go to Japan?

Question:

my company is participating to the red nose day and I would like to give if it goes to japan.

Answer:

No, it goes to fight SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and they rely on this money every year for their research to help stop babies dying needlessly. It's great that you want to donate to Japan, but I don't think you should take money from another charity to do so. How about you raise money for Japan some other way? I'm sure people would give to both.

EDIT - Well, I'm not wrong... In Australia the money goes to SIDS http://www.rednoseday.com.au/#. It depends where you are.

What is happening with Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Basically everybody is keeping an eye on the nuclear power plant. Reactor 3 is in bad condition, because of a previous explosion, which led to damange on reactor 4. Other reactors are also badly damaged. They have never expected that an earthquake at that magnitude would occur, so the cooling system failed on them.

Some radioactive material has gotten out, and the wind is blowing it out to sea. It is very low, and so the US is not in danger. Japan is trying to contain the situation be dousing sea water from in the air and also on the ground. The radioactivity has gone down a little from this operation. They are also fixing the powerlines, and power should be up as early as Friday. The situation is still not good.

As for those in shelters, they have endured very cold weather, and I think around 20 or so has died, 14 including ill patients and the elderly. Supplies are very few. Over 5600 have died, many more missing.

In Tokyo, many are stocking up and many grocery stores have been sold out of non-pershiables. Gas stations are running gas, and those that do have a long line of cars eagerly waiting to get some gasoline. Everybody is trying to conserve energy.

Hope this helps.

How to help japan ? 10 points?

Question:

I'm doing something sponsored at school to raise money for japan but I'm not sure where to give the money when I raise it ?
Any ideas in the uk

Answer:

I donated to the Japanese Red Cross through Google. I thought it would be best if the donation went to an organization of Japan itself rather than an outside organization.

Otherwise, donate to well known organizations that have been around for awhile like the American Red Cross or Salvation Army. Realize that the money raised for these organizations is not to give to the Japanese people, but to help keep these organizations operating so they can assist in aiding the people who need it for food and medical care.

Ignore opinions that Japan is a rich country and does not need help. A section of Japan has just been wiped out with 5,600 people dead and almost another 5,000 people unaccounted for.
Then add the crisis of a nuclear catastrophe that may happen soon with thousands of people having to evacuate Japan or at least relocate.
Then add that many businesses have to be closed down for awhile leading to a drop in the Japanese economic market.

Japan is not that rich to deal with all this damage and deaths.

Would I be selfish for ordering from Jbox right now?

Question:

For a few months now, I've been planning to order sakura themed items from Jbox once they became available from March-April. But it's mostly food items I was planning to get, and not only are there food and water shortages in the north but I also heard and saw pictures of the grocery stores in Tokyo having their shelves picked clean, so I don't want to take food from there when it's not like I *need* it.

Jbox has a message on their site that orders and shipping have not been affected. Also there is no threat of radiation contaminating the items so please don't answer if you're only going to leave misinformation about that stuff.

Answer:

Ugh...I don't think you are, the items you want are probably already in stock, and people are cleaning the shelves because of the panic, once they will see that things are going normal they will stop doing that, also the media trends to be sensationalist and exaggerate reports. And Jbox is donating 5% from sales to the relief, so you are helping with the effort too.

Is the people in the Saitama Prefecture okay, and the location?

Question:

Because I am worried because of the the tsunami that happened over there. Did that place get hit too?

Answer:

Saitama was not hit so badly by the earthquake and tsunami.

How are other countries helping Japan financially and aiding?

Question:

Answer:

It doesn't seem like anyone is doing half of what they did for Haiti.
Everyone seems apathetic to their plight.
Remember all the Hollywood fund raisers and American Idol had Idol Gives Back ( for Haiti)?

How to help a Japanese family?

Question:

I`m from Bulgaria and my family has decided to give a Japanese family a refuge for some time. The problem is I don`t know where I can find such a family.

Answer:

You posted this question already and it was deleted. Why post again?

How do you type ' Please pray for Japan' in japanese?

Question:

I dont wanna use google translator or w/e cause i feel like they lie to me . LOL.
So i wanted to ask here. How do you type ' Please pray for Japan' in japanese [with the symbols and stuff ] xD I wanted to know because im doing a video for Japan < 3

Answer:

I agree with Caroline answer.

Are all earthquakes in Japan really artificial?

Question:

Did someone or some group do it on purpose? like to try some nuclear stuff? .... o.O
i've heard its true... :S is it? does anyone know?

Answer:

You can not start an earthquake.
It is not possible to control earthquakes.

Will people helping Japan let a 15 year old help by searching for people?

Question:

I was wondering, because if they do I would try my best to go over there and help.

Answer:

Erik is right. I hate to be mean but, 1) you would need parental consent and most people/service organizations don't want to deal with processing special permissions because it actually is more work for them and 2) I am betting you don't speak fluent Japanese (otherwise you would have posted on Yahoo answers Japan) and therefore you couldn't take even basic directions from the people leading the search.

I don't want this to seem harsh but really, the only foreigners who are going over to help are military personnel, trained medical personnel (like doctors w/o borders), and scientists. You are just not that useful to them there. It would be much more helpful to do what you can here. Donate, fund raise, etc.

Will people helping Japan let a 15 year old help by searching for people?

Question:

I was wondering, because if they do I would try my best to go over there and help.

Answer:

Erik is right. I hate to be mean but, 1) you would need parental consent and most people/service organizations don't want to deal with processing special permissions because it actually is more work for them and 2) I am betting you don't speak fluent Japanese (otherwise you would have posted on Yahoo answers Japan) and therefore you couldn't take even basic directions from the people leading the search.

I don't want this to seem harsh but really, the only foreigners who are going over to help are military personnel, trained medical personnel (like doctors w/o borders), and scientists. You are just not that useful to them there. It would be much more helpful to do what you can here. Donate, fund raise, etc.

Are a lot of people from japan moving to California?

Question:

Esp southern. California? I aak because I'm learning japanese and am wondering if maybe that would be of any help career wise in the future or something. Like if japanese becomes more widespoken then i could put all my work learning the language to use and actually help people..i wanted to become a nurse well see though.I'm just wondering though and I hope japan makes it through

Answer:

Yes, they are moving to southern California to Escape the radiation. The united states is using radiation detectors to check for any signs of radiation as they land in the country. There have been some ignorant complaints via youtube about the inexplicable rise in asians since the cataclysm. Ignorant people.. Nevertheless, California holds the highest percentage of Japanese and Japanese americans in the United States so it's only natural that they'd come here. You never know though, they may end up liking it, with opprotunities, meeting new people, and the amount of time it will take for their contry to be restored they may end up staying. (As for them moving to China that's highly unlikely as to the animosity most Japanese and Chinese have for one another after WWII.) I mean with todays teens it may be different but given the masses I doubt they would all move their. But uhm, perhaps Tokyo? But from the news channels and updates i've been reading you can pretty much expect them to be going to california as I said. Most of them anyway.

Facts about the EarthQuake in Japan Please!!?

Question:

My homework is to do about the Earthquake in Japan, and i need facts about it, not about the tsunami but about the earthquakes. If 20 is too much then 10 facts please... Thank you

Answer:

1) Earthquake happened
2) Tsunami occurred cos of the earthquake
3) tsunami crushes several towns
4) earthquake damages a nuclear power plant
5) explosion occurs at power plant
6) several aftershocks
7) amount of deaths is in the 000s and feared to rise
8) Food, water and fuel are reported to be running short in some parts of Japan and large swathes of the country remain without power
9)The Tokyo stock market has plummeted for a second day despite billions of dollars being pumped into the banking system
10)Radiation levels around Fukushima have fallen, the plant's operator says, after they rose substantially above the legal limit earlier today

1. The explosions were not the burst of the atomic reactors. They were hydrogen-oxygen chemical reaction inside the outer buildings, cube buildings, called unit 1, 3 and 4.

2. Unit 4 got a fire as well.

3. The pressure suppression pool under unit 2 crushed and inner pressure might decrease from 3 to 1 atmosphere.

4. The nuclear chain reactions are stopped already.

5. However the radioactive isotope disintegration is creating high temperature heat. Need to be cool down.

6. It is a power plant, however, suffers from power stoppage.

7. Some parts of the fuel rods are damaged.

8. A 400 millisieverts per hour radiation dose were observed.

9. People who live within a 20 km, 12.5 miles, radius evacuated.

10. The green arrow is the unit 1 of Fukushima 1 nuke power plant. The cubes from top to bottom are Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4. The Unit 1 was built in 1970.

Is there any bad effect on earth for japan tsunami?

Question:

Answer:

- It affects the global economy (Japan has a lot of companies and products that affect the world and they are the 3rd largest oil consumer on the planet behind US and China).
- It affects the mood of the world. Clearly it's devastating and the world is mourning and praying for Japan.
- It means a delay in products due to the crises in Japan (ie: electronics).
- Tsunamis could have been much worse around the Pacific (ie: California could have been hit harder, or Hawaii/Guam/Taiwan etc).
- The nuclear power plants being unable to cool down could result in nuclear disaster to a country that has a painful history of it in WW2 and might have to relive that type of devastation again.

The list goes on and on.

Where in Japan do they whale hunt?

Question:

Do they hunt all over the country (in the ocean of course..), or is it one specific place where they hunt alot?
They probably have different places where they do it, but which one of these places are the largest and most known? I heard something about this massive killing they did, where they gathered all the whales into a water together, and killed them. And the whole water was red with blood afterwards...
:(

Answer:

The whaling is far away from the waters of Japan. And Japan isn't the only country to hunt whales. Norway and others do it as well.

How many nuclear power stations are in Fukushima-Japan?

Question:

And how many are now in meltdown?

Answer:

There are two nuclear plants in Fukushima prefecture.
None of their reactors are melting down.

Fukushima Power Plant #1 has 6 reactors.
Fukushima Power Plant #2 has 4 reactors.
Four reactors of the Plant #1 are in trouble now.

Which is the poorest area [perfecture] in japan ?

Question:

Answer:

The poorest prefecture, in terms of average income of local ppl, is Okinawa.
But, Okinawa prefecture is getting the largest amount of financial support from the Japanese government for housing 75% of US military bases in Japan.

What will the future of japan look like?

Question:

What countries do you think the japanese will go if radiation levels in japan keep rising? many would think china but could we or they be able to support 127 million people in the usa/china?

Answer:

Don't have a wrong idea. Most Japanese want to stay in Japan. There is still much safe land in Japan.

Of course, there are some Japanese who want to move out. But they are very few.

What do you feel about the situation in japan now?

Question:

Answer:

I believe in Japan. They are very efficient people and when they have a task at hand, they will complete it at all costs. The nuclear power plant workers are even putting their lives on line to keep the situation under control. I don't think it will get any worse, but of course, I am an optimist who really wants to be able to go to study abroad in Japan in 2 weeks.

What makes Japanese cuisine the best cuisine in the world?

Question:

I was watching Martha Stewart's show off her website, and she did a show entitled Food Around The World. During a Q&A segment, an audience member asked her which food/cooking influenced her the most. And Martha said it wasn't so much influence, as it was that she loves eating Japanese food. She said whether it's cooked, raw or semi-cooked, Japanese cuisine is the best in the world. Is Martha correct?

Answer:

As a Japanese, I like Japanese food more than anything else.
But I love Mexican and Italian cuisines as well. (British and American foods are out of the question. No thanks!).
Seriously, I don't think Japanese food is the best in the world, objectively speaking.
I do believe that everybody all over the world love their own local cuisines wherever they are; because that is their culture, history, traditions, and their blood and bones.

Is the Japan nuclear crisis going to end up like Chernobyl?

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What I mean by this is, will Japan, the more specific areas around the nuclear plant become a ghost town?

Chernobyl/Pripyat became a total ghost town and it looks like a zombie wasteland. I was wondering if this would happen in Japan at all? What about Tokyo? If that place became a ghost city it would be horrible.

And another question?

How did Chernobyl/Pripyat become abandoned after their nuclear crisis yet, when the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in WW2 caused no ghost towns. they just rebuild over the wreckage??

Answer:

WW2 atomic bombs, Chernobyl, and this Fukushima incident are all very different.

WW2 atomic bombs were bombs, not stockpiles of nuclear waste and fuel. The destruction they did was majorly in their explosive power. Yes there was radiation left over but it was much less than what is contained at a nuclear power facility.

Chernobyl was a complete meltdown of old nuclear power technology. Much of that nuclear waste/fuel was exposed directly to the outside and caused heavy contamination.

Fukushima Nuclear is not yet a melt down. Most of the reactors are in a stable (though not safe) condition. The nuclear fuel and waste has not been exposed as badly as it was in Chernobyl.

Currently only a small area of Japan should be affected. But the crisis is not yet over so it can go any direction.

Does anyone know of a Japanese version of the ASPCA?

Question:

My wife and I want to donate to help people and animals in Japan but I'm afraid to donate to an animal shelter or organization I've never heard of. Does anyone know of a large group, like the Humane Society or ASPCA, that specializes in helping animals in Japan?

Answer:

to my knowledge, there isn't one. However you can look into the shelters they have set up for the now familyless animals.

Have you extended your help to Japan?

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I donated a little bit of money because I do not have a lot. None of us do except the celebs but if we all donate even as little as five bucks, we can make a huge difference.

Maybe skip the coffee this morning and donate that money to HELP JAPAN!
Please guys, I don't mean to troll but I seriously feel so bad for these guys.

Donate at least something!!! Maybe clothes and canned foods if not money.

Its time for us humans to take this as a sign to hold our hands together (symbolically) and help our brothers and sisters!!!

*tears in eyes*

Answer:

I donated and posted on facebook and twitter information on how to donate. One of the easiest ways is to text redcross to 90999 and it donates $10. Its added onto your phone bill so no credit cards needed. If anyone reads this please help out. Its not about them being japanese and us being americans or whatever country you're from. Its about all of us being human beings with hopes, dreams, children, and parents.

I've heard that the US is affected health wise for the Japan radiation...?

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from a friend of mine. Is this true? And how are we affected health wise? Thank you! =)

Answer:

We are not affected yet, and it's likely that we will not be affected at all. The Chernobyl meltdown impacted people within a 300 mile radius or so. Japan is thousands of miles away. Any radiation cloud that is released will have dispersed to the point that the exposure isn't going to be dangerous.

How would people and actors react if the nuclear reactors reacted with a strong radiation reaction in Japan? ?

Question:

Answer:

You're either overreacting or overacting; neither one of which is very funny under the circumstances.

How can i send food to a japan shelter? ?

Question:

I really don't want to send money to a particular organization for personal fear that it wouldn't be appropriatly used for aid. I sold love to personally send food to a shelter but honestly have no idea where to start or where to sent it to. Anyone have any answers? Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

Answer:

There are actually many people who want to send food to shelters in Japan. But if everyone sends food personally, it causes traffic jam around the quake stricken areas and it causes more confusion. To prevent this, they are trying to send things in an organized manner. That is, using donations, they purchase what is really necessary in those areas and send it in bulk.

I understand that you want to send food rather than money, but considering this situation, I would say money is best.

Re: the nuclear crisis in Japan, how can spent fuel rods still be radioactive?

Question:

I don't understand how something that is spent can still be active. Isn't that contradicting itself?

Answer:

Basically, Spent fuel rods means that they have become less efficient. These rods are usually removed from their cooled water tanks and placed in a holding water tank for an indefinite time before being stored out of harms way.
The waste from these spent rods is highly radioactive.
Radioactivity decays over many years depending on its strength, in this case thousands of years. If it does take a thousand years then it has what is called a " Half life of a thousand years " which means it will take a thousand years to half its strength. Then another thousand years to half that strength, and so on.

e.g Strength 20 lasts 1000 yrs, Strength 10 lasts 1000 yrs, strength 5 lasts 1000 yrs, and so on.

I admit the above is just the basics. Some clever so and so will probably make it sound easier no doubt.

How do the Japanese protect themselves from the radiation?

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I'm curious as to what precautionary steps they take to protect themselves from the radiation spurred by the industrial problem caused by the tsunami?

And going back in history during the Hiroshima bombing, how did they protect themselves back then?

Answer:

Another Bump for Fe, you have a shower each time you come home, scrub well with soap and water, use a brush to brush free particles of radioactive dust from your clothing. Nuclear experts more or less agree that "It would be unfathomable for radiation to reach the US" I'm, just quoting one of many experts. I did see a Survival Supply Website that had a different answer it was posted right by their ebay link to Iodide pills.

Back to the question at hand. If your in the effected area say 100km around the Daiichi plant, then iodide pills are a good option at least until accurate ground radiation readings are readily available.

Since Iodide has been linked to birth defects and Chronic overexposure can have adverse effects on the thyroid it probably isn't a good idea to take them unless your exposed to ambient radiation over 100mrem, and spending more then a couple hours a day outside in those elevated radiation levels.

How can i help Japan with no money in hand?

Question:

I heard of everything that has happened and Yahoo is donating money but i always get paid around Sunday i want to help but also i get paid $125 but i pay the the bills so what can i do to help?

Answer:

If you only get paid that much, don't contribute to the collections, you need it more for yourself, Just pray for them.

Japanese Radiation in the US?

Question:

Will people in Spokane Washington get radiated?

Answer:

Water is NOT radiation's friend. And with that simple fact in mind--given the almost daily moisture that inundates Washington, I don't foresee dire radiation levels there.

Hawaii and Alaska's western most coastal areas will surely see easily detectable radiation levels---but I don't think any that pose threats to those land areas, given the dense air moisture in the atmospheric jet stream AND between the mass ocean space between them and Japan.

Concerns are understandable---but I don't think fears are called for.

How much do mcflurrys cost?

Question:

Answer:

a small is $2.30 and a large is $2.50
:) and tax

What were two battles against japan in the pacific?

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what were two battles against japan in the pacific?

Answer:

Naval battles in World War 2, were the battle of the Coral Sea, and Midway Island.
There were lots of famous battles in World War 2, and most of the action was in the Pacific.

Anyone with Knowledge about Radiation: Will Dangerous level of radiation affect people here in Oklahoma :S?

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Ive been following this stuff Almost hourly. and its getting worse and worse. and the Hype people of Yahoo! are saying "Oh yeah they're lying to us this is going to kill everyone off" and ect. I live in Oklahoma and I know the Jet stream has a tendency to Run right through Oklahoma. And I read a post about a Swedish scientist saying it will reach all the way to Europe! So please No "Oh the government says!" or " You can't trust what the government says!" I want factial answers from people who know what they're talking about not the Average Uneducated Joe who decides to start a big hype about something he doesn't even begin to understand. I'm 13 btw and I want the straight up truth Should I worry. and yes I hope for the best of those in Japan.

Answer:

At this time Oklahoma is not in danger of radiation. It is very unlikely that Oklahoma will ever be in danger of radiation from the Japan nuclear crisis regardless of how bad it gets.

How much did japan donate to the USA after katrina?

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Answer:

Japan pledged $200k hours after Katrina struck. Overall, Japan donated $1 million plus to Katrina affected areas. In fact, several Japanese nationals flew into New Orleans, formed highly organized clean up crews---and got a couple of large scale clean up jobs done way far ahead of estimated schedules.

And they did this work w/out asking for one red cent!! I have family in New Orleans who survived Katrina--so I'm understandably most grateful for the Japanese for their help with Katrina survivors...and I pray this nuclear plant nightmare for them is successfully stemmed for all there to be safe from harm.

What actually happened in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Godzilla!

Distance between hawaii and japan?

Question:

Answer:

3,850 statute miles
or
3,345 nautical miles

Could anyone be still alive under all the rouble in Japan?

Question:

I was thinking if they did it would be really hard to survive with all the cold and snow. But everyone was probably drowned from the tsunami so there are no survivors under the rouble?

Answer:

As of today (a week after the quake), approx 6,000 ppl have been confirmed dead, and approx 10,000 ppl are still missing. Past records show that no one can hardly survive under the rubble more than 72 hours. It is highly probable that most of them are dead under the rubble or in the ocean who were swept away by the the tsunami. Over 1,000 dead ppl have been found on the shore along the coast.

Are the nuclear reactors in Japan going to explode? If so what will be the consequence?

Question:

Answer:

No. It is literally impossible for any nuclear explosions to happen from a power station. The explosion you keep seeing on the news was not a nuclear explosion. Hydrogen gas built up in the station, ignited, and that caused what you keep seeing.

The power plants in Fukushima have been shut down. But when you shut down a plant it takes a long time to cool off and that is what they are doing right now: cooling off the plants. The tsunami and earthquake damaged some areas of the plants too, which have also caused problems. But it is LITERALLY impossible for a nuclear explosion to happen in this case.

Are the nuclear reactors in Japan going to explode? If so what will be the consequence?

Question:

Answer:

God help us all. I mean the people in Japan.

Will the Japanese make drone fire engines to cool the reactors?

Question:

Surely with all the robot know how they have it couldn't be that difficult..

Answer:

You have a good point, as the pilots of crew of the helicopters dropping water onto the exposed rods are putting their lives at risk from radiation poisoning. By definition, they have to be directly above them to release the water in the right place.
With this emergency, we have all learnt of the Milli-Sieverts index of radiation. From Chernobyl, I remember Bequerel being the unit.

Why is it snowing in Japan...?

Question:

I saw on news today that it snowing in japan, why? I mean they just had earthquake and tsunami, is that like the general thing that happens when an earthquake and tsunami hit? Just curious :)

Answer:

Some part of northern Japan is one of the snowiest places in the world. Even in Tokyo it sometimes snows in mid March. The worst hit areas are further north. It's normal for them to have snow, even though it's not helping the survivors and evacuees.

I am a physician and I want to go to Japan to help, Is there an agency who can cover the expenses?

Question:

I have overseas experience as health care worker, North, Central and South America
2 of my MD friends would like to go and help as well

Answer:

Contact local Médecins Sans Frontières.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9deci…

They may send doctors to Japan. The government announced that now foreign doctors can work in Japan without Japanese license.

What will happen if there is a nuclear explosion in Japan?

Question:

Will it effect the entire world? I dont know much about nuclear plants. Thank you in advance.

Answer:

It would be a terrible disaster in Japan, and some people would die.

But most people have been evacuated for safety, so the death toll wouldn't be that high.

As for the rest of the world, we may be 'advised' to stay inside is any clouds head in our direction - but for the most part, things should continue as normal.

What will happen if there is a nuclear explosion in Japan?

Question:

Will it effect the entire world? I dont know much about nuclear plants. Thank you in advance.

Answer:

The direct effect will be in Japan and maybe China and parts of Russia, of course the direct effect is disastrous, it will kill anything and everything in it's range.

The effect on other parts of the world I'm not sure, but for sure the side effects like commerce and manufacture will be hurt a lot and for long time. For example, for now only (5 days from the quake) lots of car factories and electronics closed, so yes it will affect the whole world in some way.

I have a flight next Wed. that has a layover in Japan (Tokyo), am I safe to go?

Question:

Answer:

Would not think you have a layover there, contact your air line.

How does the japan tsunami affect the usa?

Question:

Project from school! Thanks to all of the answers(:

Answer:

On the financial front, Japan is a huge supplier of many of our goods, electronics and cars. Sony, Toshiba, Nintendo items (Wii systems).. etc.. all Honda cars are coming from Japan (which are very popular here). Without Japan running smoothly, we dont get to purchase any of those things.

Environmentally, Im not sure that any affects would be felt here... but emotionally, we are all deeply affected as well. Just seeing the devastation there is so very heart-breaking!

How can I help Japan?

Question:

Answer:

From the Japanese Red Cross website

http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/l4/V cms4_00002070.html

We heartily appreciate your kind offer of donation.

If you want to donate money to the affected population of earthquake and tsunami, please contact your national Red Cross/Crescent society, which may have already launched fundraising campaign within your country.

If your national society doesn’t collect donation or you wish to send your donations directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society, please direct your fund to the following bank account. If you need the receipt of your fund, please state so clearly in the comment section of the bank transfer order. All the fund received under this account will be transferred to the Distribution Committee, which is formed around the local government of the disaster-affected prefecture and to be distributed directly among the affected population of earthquake and tsunami,

　Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
　Name of Branch: Ginza
　Account No.: 8047670 (Ordinary Account)
　SWIFT Code: SMBC JP JT
　Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society
　Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN

Thank you once again for your generous offer. It is surely the source of encouragement for the affected population in Japan.

Japan Crisis! What do you say?

Question:

Lots of peoples lost their homes! really Bad..:(

Answer:

Really Serious issue in japan. Lots of people died.

Are we safe now since the issue of radiation in Japan will affect all nation? ?

Question:

Answer:

It will all be fine dude... Its not as big of a deal as they are making it, I doubt its really that bad. Japan is very technologicaly advanced, I am sure they will find some way to contain and eliminate the problem.

Will Radiation Reach Hawaii From Japan?

Question:

Hi i live in Oahu and just Wondering WIll the Radiation from japans Power plant Reach Hawaii

Answer:

Even if it does it will not be a danger.
The amount of radiation that has become airborne and the half life of this radiation is will not present a major problem outside Japan.

Will Radiation Reach Hawaii From Japan?

Question:

Hi i live in Oahu and just Wondering WIll the Radiation from japans Power plant Reach Hawaii

Answer:

Even if it does it will not be a danger.
The amount of radiation that has become airborne and the half life of this radiation is will not present a major problem outside Japan.

The japan crises is freaking me oooout!?

Question:

Hi I live in san diego california and I heard on the news that on Friday southern cali is at risk of being hit with radiation I'm soooo ******** scared for my freaking life I don't know what to do... I'm having anxiety attacks I can't sleep my speech and thought process is out of whack I think the radiation is already hitting uuuuus ...I know nobodies cares about me but their selves but please can someone have a heart and help me come down I have a history of panic disorders I'm bipolar I have separation anxiety I'm scared of the dark I can't sleep alone I wish I had an apartent so I could sleep in the bed with my +$ forever but now I have to either sleep with the tv or all the lights on or in the bed with my mom and she's getting sick of that....I'm just sooo stress and worried I can't sleep someone please help

Answer:

The major news media want to create concern and even panic.
They always make things seem worse than they are.
you are not in any danger, so stop watching t.v. news and relax.

I want to provide a house for a Japanese family, where?

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Hello, I am from Bulgaria and I want to provide one very big house to a Japanese family, but I don't know where to post it. Please give me a official web site where I can show that information.
Thank you!

Answer:

What's your point, there chief?

The Japanese caused ww2 so they deserve to suffer? Yeah. I really hope there are no balance sheets of good and bad behavior because there were 75 million people living in the Americas before the Europeans showed up and they were decimated by whites, who also kidnapped humans from the West Coast of Africa to be slave labor.

So there's that. And more recently--the coups and meddling with governments in Guetemala, Iran, Cuba, Grenada, various parts of Africa and the Middle East, political assassinations, and the worldwide effect of cheap consumer goods for the American domestic market--how many millions of children are chained to sewing machines so you can have cheaper Nikes?

I'm proud to be an American, but I'm not stupid enough to think that the Japanese deserve natural disasters anymore than the Americans.

If that wasn't the point you intended to make, that the WW2 evil Japanese deserve to suffer, you wrote it in an ambiguous way that makes me think you are both passive-aggressive and ignorant of history.

Is there any US companies contracting people to go to japan and start the clean up?

Question:

I was wondering if there was any companies that contracted people to go and start the clean up. I would like to go over and drive truck and operate equipment and start cleaning up.

Answer:

no yet agencies might

What are the challenges and troubles facing japan?

Question:

I have to write an investigative article for my English class on the Japanese crisis. What do I concentrate on, and what indeed are the troubles and challenges facing Japan?

Answer:

The biggest problem in Japan is that there are too many dumb Americans living here.
We need to clean up our country. Fortunately, some of them seem to leave Japan because of the current tsunami disaster. I hope they will never come back to our country.

Does non-food items from japan have the risk of radiation?

Question:

they are saying that the government are investigating food items for radiation

but how about non-food items? like for example 3DS, Bags, Toys, CDs, etc. do they pose a risk of radiation too?

Answer:

Most land in Japan is not affected by radiation. Most goods are fine.

What would be a good haiku about Japan?

Question:

I need a good haiku that goes (5) syllybol (7) syllybol then (5) syllybol. It needs to have something to do with:
Peace
Hope
Japan
Disaster
Rebuilding
Nature

Answer:

When there's an earthquake,
A nuclear reactor,
Has safety issues.

Traveling to Tokyo in May. Will It be safe?

Question:

I bought tickets for my girlfriend and I to travel to Tokyo and Kyoto in mid may. With everything going on there do you think it will be safe? with radiation as well as the aftermath of the earthquake? What is it like in tokyo

Thank you

Answer:

It's not very safe now.Many Governments throughout the world that have their citizens there are advised to leave the city or the country.But who know it will be back to normal by may.

Would radiation leak at japan affect asian countries ?

Question:

Answer:

Not all of the asian countries.Except countries that are near to Japan.The Radius radiation of the nuclear in Japan is at 5000km.

Forgot to say "No" to two things on visa application - can I be denied visa?

Question:

I was filling out my Certificate of Eligibility for a Japanese visa. Now, I filled out the first page like 5 times as I always made a mistake in pen and had to write it again. However, I'm scared I might not have said "No" to questions 18 (criminal record) and 19 (previous deportation). I might have just left them blank, or at least left 18 blank at least.

Am I screwed? Can I be denied a visa over this?

Answer:

If you didn't answer question 18 and 19, the certificate will be invalid. You will therefor be required to further submit a complete Certificate. Japanese visa personnel will contact you explaining your mistake. This might take a while considering the predicament they find themselves in at the moment.

What can i do to help Japan?

Question:

I'm a 17 year old living in Arizona, i love doing voleenter work and helping others and like many others i'm heartbroken for all the pain people are going through in Japan. I really want to do something to help, i feel useless. I'm a full time student and i don't have a job so i couldnt donate over a hundred dollars. Does anybody know of any volenteering opportunities here in the states to help provide relief to Japan?
Like packing and collecting supplies and what not?

Answer:

I am gonna be completely honest and straightforward with you. There's not too much you can do unless you physically went there and tried to help injured people(if you had a medical degree/training) or something like that then it would be great. But it's kinda like those ads about starving African children, sending 10 cents a day is all well and good, but who is actually receiving that and using it to accomplish the tasks the ads preach about. I was in the military for several years and I can tell you from first-hand experience going to places that are(pardon my French) "pretty shitty" is an eye opener for things most "First World Countries" take for granted. In my opinion, at the end of the day, you have to ask yourself "Can I/do I really have the means and/or motivation to help someone less fortunate?". I believe even helping one person/people who are in dire need of help or survival is admirable and right, but I'm also a realist. The world ain't a Utopia where everyone has everything they need and want, Someone always get the short end of the proverbial stick, and life is generally harsh in most of the world. Having said that, I do think helping out directly someone less fortunate or having a catastrophic event happen to them is great. People(especially in the U.S. and other first world countries) tend to feel an obligatory guilt for traumatic events to other counties or groups is great. Stepping down from a tiny soapbox, I would say you should just research what is being done to help and how you can get involved. Just make sure it's something you can actually DO, not some "send money here and everything will be gravy". Good on ya though for being interested in helping out!

How long will we have to wait to visit Japan again?

Question:

Answer:

You can visit Japan now. There is no problem in Osaka or other western Japan.

Earthquake Letter of Sympathy. Please help me translate this into Japanese?

Question:

I need to send a letter to Japan. Please help me translate this into Japanese. Thank you.

Dear my friend in Japan.

I heard about the earthquake, it is truly terrible.
I pray that everything will recover soon.

From your friend in America.

Answer:

The first answer looks like the one made by machine translation.　

>Dear my friend in Japan.
ニホンノユウジンノミナサマ

>I heard about the earthquake, it is truly terrible.
ジシンニツイテキキマシタ。トテモオソロシイコトデス。

>I pray that everything will recover soon.
スベテガフッコウスルヨウオイノリシテイマス。

>From your friend in America.
アメリカノユウジンヨリ。

So if all those nuclear reactors melt down, is everyone in Japan basically gonna get cancer?

Question:

Answer:

No but the risk increases 1%. I mean I'm sure these reactors are nothing compared to other things we can get cancer from: smoking, pesticides, genetically modified chickens, tanning, living in polluted cities, bad mood etc. I am sure there are many mini nuclear accidents that happen in the world and we know nothing about them (like nuclear military tests in oceans and deserts).

OK, this is an excerpt from a website I found about Chernobyl case:

"2. How many people died as an immediate result of the accident?

The initial explosion resulted in the death of two workers. Twenty-eight of the firemen and emergency clean-up workers died in the first three months after the explosion from Acute Radiation Sickness and one of cardiac arrest.

3. How many people were evacuated?

The entire town of Pripyat (population 49,360), which lay only three kilometres from the plant was completely evacuated 36 hours after the accident. During the subsequent weeks and months an additional 67,000 people were evacuated from their homes in contaminated areas and relocated on government order. In total some 200,0000 people are believed to have been relocated as a result of the accident.



4. What are the major health effects for exposed populations?

There have been at least 1800 documented cases of thyroid cancer children who were between 0 and 14 years of age when the accident occurred., which is far higher than normal. The thyroid gland of young children is particularly susceptible to the uptake of radioactive iodine, which can trigger cancers, treatable both by surgery and medication. Health studies of the registered cleanup workers called in (so-called “liquidators”) have failed to show any direct correlation between their radiation exposure and an increase in other forms of cancer or disease. The psychological affects of Chernobyl were and remain widespread and profound, and have resulted for instance in suicides, drinking problems and apathy."