How bad are the radiation levels in japan?

Question:

how bad are the radiation levels in japan? how long will it take before it's safe to visit japan in general (not like fukishima but tokyo and in general). how long before all the radiation damage will be undone? thanks!

Answer:

Last I heard it was read at 400 rads in the immediate area, and 10 in further places about 100 miles away. Although, there have been leaks into water and the ocean, and it is most likely much higher now. JSYK, 1000 rads creates radiation poisoning, and 2-3000 is deadly.

Tokyo may not be the best place to visit until they can get a handle on the radiation seepage, which is affecting the water and is at this point harmful to small children and newborns.

I would think the southern part of Japan should be otherwise okay to visit, although I'd plan on waiting a while before trying to go on vacation. It could take years, and there may even be damage lasting to the Fukushima prefecture long after the initial problem is taken care of.